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Blind Faith

I know you have heard the phrase BLIND FAITH. Well, what does that really mean? Simply put, BLIND FAITH means surrendering to God, letting Him have total control of a situation and getting out of His way. Period. Now for some, that is easier said than done. One reason...

Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: On February 24, 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler became the first African-American woman to receive a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in the United States, graduating from the New England Female Medical College in Boston.

Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler challenged the prejudice that prevented African Americans and women from pursuing medical careers. Despite her achievements, very little is known about Dr. Crumpler and her life story is still being written. Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was born...

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