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This Day A New Beginning

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I don't think I'll be waiting for 2008 for my new beginning, it started today. I am building momentum for 2008. I am working on giving the kitchen a thorough cleaning. I will be gone for a few days beginning Saturday. It's babysitting time with th...

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A Black Man's Invention

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Automatic gear shift invented!

December 6

blueprint (copy)
*On this date in 1932, Richard B Spikes received a patent for an Automatic gear shift for cars. Major companies welcomed his inventions.

Milwaukee Brewing Company purchased his beer ke...

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Good News Bad News

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I did not spend, utilize, circulate or pay any money today. But I did not save or invest either.

This is two days in a row that I did not spend money or utilize or circulate. I did pay some things this week. I am going to be so good at this. Ever...

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James Cleveland born today in 1932

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James Cleveland, What a Voice!


December 5

James Cleveland
James Cleveland was born on this date in 1932. He was an African-American minister, composer, and gospel vocalist.

From Chicago, Illinois, Cleveland’s life calling began at that city’...

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First Anti Slavery Meeting

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Anti-Slavery Society meets in Philadelphia.

December 4

Declaration convention
book cover
*On this date in 1833, Sixty abolitionist leaders met to end slavery. They were called the American Anti-slavery Society.

Coming from ten states the Ameri...

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Money Learning

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This is getting good to me. I paid my Steward Board dues tonight. That catches it up, I was behind. Now I am even on that one. I need to catch up my Sunday School dues and the pledge I made for the Church van. That being done, my church obligation...

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December 3, 1892 - Sports

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December 3

U. of Mich. (1890)
George Jewett (center)
College football is in the air and African-American involvement at the collegiate level is rich with tradition.

It is a fact that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were for ...

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The News Is Out

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I did not spend, utilize, pay or borrow today. I think I have turned the corner to a new phase of life. I still have energy to spend on correcting my spending habits, but I have turned a corner. My speech is different, my thought about my life and...

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Philip Reid

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Slave finishes White House Dome!


December 2

Phillip Reid
*On this date in 1863, “Freedom,” the statue on top of the dome of the U. S. Capitol, was put in place permanently.

The Man responsible for this architectural feat was Philip Reid, a B...

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Wow

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It just dawned on me that I have not gossiped about anyone in nearly two weeks. When I am not around gossips, I don't gossip.

I was having a terrible time with that. I did not like the way I felt when I finished one of those conversations. It was...

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