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In God We Trust

When we hear IN GOD WE TRUST, the first thing we think about is it being on money. The phrase first appeared on currency in 1864, became the official national motto in 1956, and was mandated on all U.S. coins and paper money by Congress in 1955. But IN GOD WE TRUST...

Wellness Check – Celebrate Black Girl Off Day 

Black Girl Day Off is observed every October 11 annually in the United States. It is a day dedicated to encouraging Black women to take a mental day off to focus on their emotional well-being. Black women assign a high risk of heart disease, breast cancer, and other...

Little Known Black History Fact – October 9, 2009, President Barack Obama Was Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for His 2009 “Extraordinary Efforts to Strengthen International Diplomacy and Cooperation Between Peoples.”

The Nobel Award Committee continued, “Obama has as President created a new climate in international politics. Multilateral diplomacy has regained a central position, with emphasis on the role that the United Nations and other international institutions can play....

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