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Feb 26

2008

BLACK IN TIME: A Moment In Our History

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Marian Anderson

Opera Singer, Marian Anderson,
Was Born February 27, 1897, In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

On January 7, 1955 Anderson Appeared At The Metropolitan Opera In New York, As Ulrica In Verdi's Masked Ball --- Making Her The First African American To Perform At The Met.

Considered The Greatest Contralto Of Her Time, Anderson Was Told By Famed Conductor, Artuno Toscanini, "A Voice Like Yours Comes Once In A Century."

As Celebrated As She Was, Anderson Was Not Immune To Racism. In 1939, The Daughters Of The American Revolution (DAR) Refused Permission For

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Feb 26

2008

Another African American running for President

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It appears Barack Obama is not the only African American candidate running for Prersident of the United States. Back in December 2007 without much fanfare former Congresswoman from Georgia Cynthia McKinney has now joined the Green Party and is now going to run for President. Learn more about her campaign and watch her announcement video by clicking here:

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Feb 26

2008

Women's Night Out - Columbus Ohio

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Woman's Night Out!
Register Now!

Saturday, April 26th from 2:00 p.m. until the morning! This will be an event where women of all ages (over 21) and races can have fun, meet new friends, relax, have dinner and drinks, dance and network with other women. For only $25.00, participants and vendors can have an afternoon/evening filled with a Meet Greet, Fashion Show, Dinner and Dance, and room hopping to anyone's room who wishes to vend.

Vendors and participants can get a room at the Ramada Plaza Columbus Ohio ($69 - you can share up to 4 per room). I sell the Intimate Mystique

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Feb 25

2008

BLACK IN TIME: A Moment In Our History

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Jimmie Lee Jackson

Jimmy Lee Jackson Was Born In Marion, Alabama in December 1938. He Was A Farm Laborer And Church Deacon. He Was Also Active In The Civil Rights Movement.

On February 17, 1965, He Took Part In A Protest In Support Of African American Voting Rights In Selma, AL. On The march To The Perry County Courthouse, His Mother, Viola Jackson and Grandfather, Cager Lee Jackson, Were With Him. The Marchers Were Attacked By State Troopers Armed With Billy Clubs, And When His Mother And Grandfather Were Assaulted, Jackson Went to Defend Them.

He Was Shot In The

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Feb 25

2008

Real Estate Auctions

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Selling your house on your own can be a long, bumpy road with all the new laws and loopholes that you must be familiar with for your own protection.

Are you comfortable with contracts? Do you know how to fill them out properly? Are you aware of the different types of financing available and how to arrange the appropriate buyer?

Many Sellers try the "For Sale By Owner" method for several reasons:

Attempting to save on commission

Selling for the challenge of it

Don't know a reliable Real Estate Agent

If your goal is to sell your house at the highest price,

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