#IAmMarySeacloe
#ICanBeWho
#IWantToBe
#BecauseMy
#Ancestors
#PavedTheWay
#ForME
#Melanted365✊
http://sunnidelights.blogspot.com/2016/09/literacy-month_23.html?m=1
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
The Unveiling of Ms.Mary Seacole's Statue
Omg this is so FREAKING DOPE!!! Masai Hoshea and I learned about Ms.Mary Seacole during Literacy Month 2016. So go out this AMAZING Melanated Hero and all of her beYOUitful accomplishments!!!
#IAmMarySeacloe
#ICanBeWho
#IWantToBe
#BecauseMy
#Ancestors
#PavedTheWay
#ForME
#Melanted365✊
http://sunnidelights.blogspot.com/2016/09/literacy-month_23.html?m=1
#IAmMarySeacloe
#ICanBeWho
#IWantToBe
#BecauseMy
#Ancestors
#PavedTheWay
#ForME
#Melanted365✊
http://sunnidelights.blogspot.com/2016/09/literacy-month_23.html?m=1
Monday, February 27, 2017
Mama C and Masai the Warrior(In the Spirit of the Ancestors)
Shalom Y'all!
This week will be a recap of all the AMAZING MELANATED Hero's we studied our this month. Masai and I hope it brings as much joy and inspiration to you as it has for us. https://youtu.be/l0s-ela6OPQ SunniDelight
Light,Love,and Shalom
SunniDelight💙
Friday, February 24, 2017
Melanted History Month(Mama C)Charlotte Hill O'Neal Part 2
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Melanated History Month(Mama C)
Shalom Y'all,
Today's Melanated Hero is Charlotte Hill O'Neal a.k.a Mama C. Mama C as she is affectionately called by all that know her,she is a poet,activist, musician,and visual artist and a former Black Panther of the KC Chapter. Mama C was born in Kansas City Kansas in 1951. However because of some trumped up charges her and her husband Mr.Pete O'Neal left the United States.
She now with her loving husbands calls Tanzanian home! However with all these odds stacked against her she was determined to still bring Melanated Power to all she came in contact with. As a result Mama C and Baba Pete founded the United African Alliance Community Center,and the Tomorrow Children's Home in 1972.
Mama C was the first African woman to be selected for a two month Writers Residency in the Shanghai(China)Writing Program. In 2015 Mama C was the featured poet at the Hangzhou (China)Poetry Festival.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Melanated History Month(Ms.Ann Lowe)
Shalom Y'all
Today's Melanated Hero is Ms.Ann Lowe. Ms.Lowe was born in Clayton Alabama. She was the great-grandfather of a slave and the slave master. However armed with determination she became the first noted African American Fashion Designer.
Ms.Lowe was a favorite among high society. She was the one who designed Jacqueline wedding dress when she married J.F.Kennedy. Ms.Lowe was very successful,so in 1920 she decided to open up her very own dress salon called "Annie Cohen"! From 1920-1953 she worked on commission for Henri Bendel,Chez Sonia,Newman's, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Several of Ms.Lowe's designs can be seen on display at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C.
http://hiddenfashionhistory.com/history/introducing-ann-lowe
Light,Love,and Shalom
SunniDelight💙
Today's Melanated Hero is Ms.Ann Lowe. Ms.Lowe was born in Clayton Alabama. She was the great-grandfather of a slave and the slave master. However armed with determination she became the first noted African American Fashion Designer.
Ms.Lowe was a favorite among high society. She was the one who designed Jacqueline wedding dress when she married J.F.Kennedy. Ms.Lowe was very successful,so in 1920 she decided to open up her very own dress salon called "Annie Cohen"! From 1920-1953 she worked on commission for Henri Bendel,Chez Sonia,Newman's, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Several of Ms.Lowe's designs can be seen on display at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C.
http://hiddenfashionhistory.com/history/introducing-ann-lowe
Light,Love,and Shalom
SunniDelight💙
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Melanated History Month (Mr.Joe Louis)
Shalom Y'all,
Today's Melanated Hero is Mr. Joe Louis a.k.a. The Brown Bomber. Mr. Louis was born in Lafayette Alabama in May 1914,to sharecroppers,he was also th grandson of slaves. Mr.Louis came from very humble beginnings. He was one of eight children. Unfortunately as a young child his father was committed to a asylum.
However with all the odds stacked against him,he was able to rise above and accomplish great things. Mr.Louis reign as Heavy Weight Champion of World from 1937-1949. He fought 71 matches, winning 68 of the eith 58 of them being knockout. Mr. Louis stood as a shining symbol of mythical while working to ensure racial unity and unlimited opportunities for Melanated people.
http://www.biography.com/people/joe-louis-9386989
Light,Love,and Shalom
SunniDelight💙
SunniDelight
Today's Melanated Hero is Mr. Joe Louis a.k.a. The Brown Bomber. Mr. Louis was born in Lafayette Alabama in May 1914,to sharecroppers,he was also th grandson of slaves. Mr.Louis came from very humble beginnings. He was one of eight children. Unfortunately as a young child his father was committed to a asylum.
However with all the odds stacked against him,he was able to rise above and accomplish great things. Mr.Louis reign as Heavy Weight Champion of World from 1937-1949. He fought 71 matches, winning 68 of the eith 58 of them being knockout. Mr. Louis stood as a shining symbol of mythical while working to ensure racial unity and unlimited opportunities for Melanated people.
http://www.biography.com/people/joe-louis-9386989
Light,Love,and Shalom
SunniDelight💙
SunniDelight
Friday, February 17, 2017
Melanated History Month(Mr.Charlie Wiggins,)
Shalom Y'all,
Today's Melanated Hero is Mr.Charlie Wiggins a.k.a "The Negro Speed King". Mr. Wiggins was born in 1897 in Evansville Indiana and was the oldest of his parents three sons. Mr. Wiggins was an entrepreneur,at the age of 9yrs old he had a shoe shine business. He made almost a dollar a day,a lot of money at the time.
However Mr.Wiggins real passion was cars. He would go around to different garages watching the mechanics work. He was a quick learner so by 17yrs old he was working on cars as a mechanic as well. It is said that Mr. Wiggins could listen to a car and know exactly what was wrong with it.
As he got older his desire was to race cars. His dream would've been the Indy 500,however because of racial prejudice that would never become a reality. Mr. Wiggins was not the only Melanated race car driver that had a desire to race on a higher scale. With their desire came action and with the help of Mr. William Rucker the(CSA) Colored Speedway Association was born.
Mr. Wiggins went on to win many races, unfortunately a racing accident claimed his right leg. After he recuperated he decided to train and coach other young men who had a need for speed.
https://www.google.com/amp/www.roadandtrack.com/motorsports/news/amp29253/charlie-wiggins-race-driver-
Light,Love and Shalom
SunniDelight💙
Today's Melanated Hero is Mr.Charlie Wiggins a.k.a "The Negro Speed King". Mr. Wiggins was born in 1897 in Evansville Indiana and was the oldest of his parents three sons. Mr. Wiggins was an entrepreneur,at the age of 9yrs old he had a shoe shine business. He made almost a dollar a day,a lot of money at the time.
However Mr.Wiggins real passion was cars. He would go around to different garages watching the mechanics work. He was a quick learner so by 17yrs old he was working on cars as a mechanic as well. It is said that Mr. Wiggins could listen to a car and know exactly what was wrong with it.
As he got older his desire was to race cars. His dream would've been the Indy 500,however because of racial prejudice that would never become a reality. Mr. Wiggins was not the only Melanated race car driver that had a desire to race on a higher scale. With their desire came action and with the help of Mr. William Rucker the(CSA) Colored Speedway Association was born.
Mr. Wiggins went on to win many races, unfortunately a racing accident claimed his right leg. After he recuperated he decided to train and coach other young men who had a need for speed.
https://www.google.com/amp/www.roadandtrack.com/motorsports/news/amp29253/charlie-wiggins-race-driver-
Light,Love and Shalom
SunniDelight💙
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