Family Heritage House Museum

An African American Gallery and Resource Center at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. The m

01/11/2024
01/09/2024

Praying this shared peace will spread!☦️💜☦️💜☦️💜☦️💜☦️💜☦️💜☦️💜

"My daughter and I are in Myrtle Beach taking a sunset walk when this adorable and sweet little boy comes walking right up to her. He shares with her the shark tooth around his neck. He tells her his name and asks her name to which she tells him. They part ways while saying goodbye, walking in the opposite direction. A few minutes later he comes running back, in what seems to be in slow motion, yelling out my daughter's name. She turns around and is greeted by his smile. So they share a few words, mainly about his super cool shark's tooth that apparently gave him powers 🙂 Before they walked, talked and raced, I asked his mother for permission to take this picture and this was the result. No one positioned them, told them to smile and there was absolutely no hesitation on their part at all. When we finished walking and it was time to go they hugged for a long time and exchanged about 20 "goodbyes." This is a moment that we humans understand as just simply seeing no color lines, no judgement, no race, no hate, no shades. It's just pure....two kids meeting on a sunset walk without a care in the world...all they saw was each other. This world would be a much better place if we acted like these two kids."
Source: Ayanna Toye Barrows

01/01/2024

Amazing 👇🏾

”The famous Italian diver Enzo Mallorca dove into the sea of ​​Syracuse and was talking to his daughter Rossana who was aboard the boat. Ready to go in, he felt something slightly hit his back.
He turned and saw a dolphin. Then he realized that the dolphin did not want to play but to express something.
The animal dove and Enzo followed.
At a depth of about 12 meters, trapped in an abandoned net, there was another dolphin. Enzo quickly asked his daughter to grab the diving knives. Soon, the two of them managed to free the dolphin, which, at the end of the ordeal, emerged, and issued an "almost human cry" (describes Enzo).
(A dolphin can stay underwater for up to 10 minutes, then it drowns.)
The released dolphin was helped to the surface by Enzo, Rosana, and the other dolphin. That’s when the surprise came: she was pregnant!
The male circled them and then stopped in front of Enzo, touched his cheek (like a kiss), in a gesture of gratitude and then they both swam off.
Enzo Mallorca ended his speech by saying: “Until man learns to respect and speak to the animal world, he can never know his true role on Earth." ~ Vangelis.”

12/28/2023

🛐What a blessing☦️

"Today my kids and I were in the Apple Store, La Encantada Tucson, AZ. My son Chase was at one of the tables working on his homework while I talked to one of the Apple associates. In the corner of my eye, I noticed an associate named Vicki (shown right in the picture) speaking to Chase and I thought it was so nice she took the time to chat with him. I did not think much of it but later when I was talking to the other Apple associate the manager Jason Greer (shown left in the picture) came up and said 'excuse me' at the time I thought he needed to talk to the associate that I was speaking with so I said 'thank you for your help' and prepared to leave. Then the manager said, 'I was actually hoping to speak with you.' I was caught off guard and as a mother of two, I hoped he would not say that my children had touched something they shouldn't have.
Jason told me that Vicki came to the back to find him in tears to tell him about my son Chase. She said that she was asking Chase about what he was doing and Chase said, 'Oh I am working on my homework. I am in 1st grade and I should be in second grade but I was in the hospital for a year because I have brain cancer and I really want to make sure I make it to second grade next year.' Jason said that it is stories like Chase's that make him love his job because they love to make a difference. He asked if he could give Chase something, I was still in shock and said of course. He handed an iPod Nano to Vicki for her to give to Chase. She was still teary-eyed as she handed the Nano to Chase. Chase is super shy so he gently said, 'Thank you.' What they do not know is that Chase is OBSESSED with time, it is one of the ways he copes with the anxiety issues he has from his "hospital life." It is his way of knowing what will come next.
In addition, he loves music (Queen is his current favorite). Chase has spent ALL night checking the time on his Nano and singing "We Will Rock You." They absolutely made his week!!!! Please pass this story on. I hope it somehow finds its way back to Vicki and Jason so they know how much they made an impact on Chase. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Vicki and Jason!"
Story Credits: Pray for Chase

12/28/2023

Happy 69th Birthday King Denzel Washington ✅♥️🔥🔥🔥🔥solar return earthday bornday

12/27/2023
12/26/2023

Kathie Farmer Marsh

"Met this young man on Wednesday. Just passed his real estate exam but really struggling. Homeless in January and February to pay for his real estate exam and fees. Could not afford a place to live. He is now back on his feet but could not afford to buy a suit to help him look professional.

Today, Friday, I met Mike Phillips at the Men's Wearhouse and bought him two suits, three dress shirts, two pairs of hardly warn dress shoes from my wife Andrea's Brother, and about 10 ties from my closet. He is such a nice young man but cried a couple times in the store because no one outside of his family ever helped him. Sometimes people just need someone to have their back, care about them and actually give a s**t about something other than themselves."

Credit: LoveWhatMatters

12/21/2023

So sweet 👇🏾

Aria and I saw this man shopping while we were at Walmart this morning. She stopped him to ask if he was Santa. He said yes and wished her a Merry Christmas as he walked by. Her eyes lit up and she got a huge smile on her face and we continued shopping. A few minutes later, he found us in another aisle and asked if we had a couple minutes to talk. It’s Santa, of course we have time to talk!!! He chatted with her a bit…asked her how old she was, her name, what she wanted for Christmas, etc. Then he grabbed some Christmas candy he had put in his basket and gave them to her along with $10 to purchase them. She even had enough extra that she was able to buy a chocolate surprise toy each for her sister and herself, that they’ve been eyeing by the register every time we go!

Dear Santa,

THANK YOU for keeping the Christmas spirit alive, not only for the kids, but for us all! ❤️

Credit: Ana-Marie Sandoval

12/17/2023

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12/12/2023

He is feeling sad 😞 because no one appreciate his work ..🥺🥺❤️
Please send this boy a word of encouragement for his talent ❤️Thank you 🥰

12/04/2023

🎂HAPPY 100TH HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY TO
CO-FOUNDER, FREDI SEARS BROWN🎂

12/04/2023

Jamming 👇🏾

11/29/2023

REMINDER: JOIN US!

11/26/2023

💜Heart warming💜

Dear stranger next to us at the rodeo,
When my son came up to you and grabbed your arm, you didn't know he used to be terrified of people. When he talked to you about the bulls, you didn't know he was diagnosed with a language disorder. When he jumped in your lap and laughed as you tickled him, you didn't know he had a sensory processing disorder. You also didn't know as his mother, I sat in my seat, with tears running down my face, sneaking this photo. When we adopted him a few short months ago, we didn't know how long it would take for him to laugh, play and engage others like this. You didn't know any of this, but you took time to connect with a child who has had to fight to learn to connect. My heart is full. Thank you.
Story from February 2020.

Credit: Charity Stewart Robinson

11/22/2023

This blessed my soul 👇🏾

11/14/2023

Oseola McCarty was just five feet tall and weighed less than one hundred pounds. She quit school in the 6th grade when her grandmother that raised her became ill and needed care. “I would have gone back.” she said, “But the people in my class had done gone on, and I was too big. I wanted to be with my class.” Instead she worked. She washed clothes and she saved. "Every month I'd save the same and put it away. I was consistent." She saved more than she could ever need. So in 1995, in her late 80s, she donated $300,000 to the University of Southern Mississippi, the college in her hometown, to finance a scholarship for low-income students.

In her words, "'I wanted to share my wealth with the children.” said Miss McCarty, whose only real regret is that she never went back to school. “I never minded work, but I was always so busy, busy. Maybe I can make it so the children don't have to work as hard as I did.'"

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06/25/2023

Kathie Farmer Marsh

🎬🤎🎬🤎🎬Keanu🎬🤎🎬🤎🎬

Actor, film director, film producer and musician Keanu Charles Reeves (Keanu Charles Reeves), missed the first 20 minutes of the party dedicated to the end of filming of his new film in one of the clubs in New York.

He waited patiently in the rain to be let in.

No one recognized him.

The club owner said: "I didn't even know Keanu was standing in the rain waiting to be let in - he didn't say anything to anyone."

"He travels by public transport".

"He easily communicates with homeless people on the street and helps them".

- He is only 56 years old (September 2, 1964)
- He can just eat a hot dog in the park, sitting between ordinary people.

- After filming one of the "Matrix", he gave all the stuntmen a new motorcycle - in recognition of their skill.

- He gave up most of the fee for the salaries of costume designers and computer scientists who draw special effects in "The Matrix" - decided that their share of participation in the budget of the film was underestimated.

- He reduced his fee in the film The Devil's Advocate" to have enough money to invite Al Pacino.

- Almost at the same time his best friend died; his girlfriend lost a child and soon died in a car accident, and his sister fell ill with leukemia.

Keanu did not break: he donated $ 5 million to the clinic that treated his sister, refused to shoot (to be with her), and created the Leukemia Foundation, donating significant sums from each fee for the film.

You can be born a man, but to remain one..❤️
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04/21/2023

Kathie Farmer Marsh

"Double the brains, double the achievement! 🎓👯‍♀️ Meet Tia and Tyra Smith, the twin sisters who recently made history as the first co-valedictorians at Lindblom Math and Science Academy, just outside of Chicago. With a perfect 4.0 GPA each and a combined 12 AP courses under their belts, these two have set the bar high for academic excellence. Congratulations, Tia and Tyra! We can't wait to see what the future holds for you both. 🌟 "
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04/19/2023

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04/02/2023

Family Heritage House Museum

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Samburu/Kenya/Maasai/Tanzania

Beautiful Samburu sister (Kenya). By the way for those who do not know. Samburu and Maasai are closely related, but distinct. The Maasai inhabit southern Kenya 🇰🇪 and northern Tanzania 🇹🇿 near many of the most popular game parks, while the Samburu live in north-central Kenya, above the Equator. Both speak slightly different versions of the 'Maa' language.

04/02/2023

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12/04/2022

Happy 99th Heavenly Birthday to Co-Founder Fredi S. Brown.

What A Wonderful World - Preview - Steve Higgins 11/18/2022

ANNOUNCING: COMING SOON
Steve Higgins Productions
"World renowned artist brings his JAMAICA-60 Concert Tour" to
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center
February 11, 2023

Ticket information available soon!

What A Wonderful World - Preview - Steve Higgins

What A Wonderful World - Preview - Steve Higgins 11/18/2022

Coming Soon to Family Heritage House
February 11, 2023

What A Wonderful World - Preview - Steve Higgins

08/01/2022

Commemorating Dr. Maya Angelou

07/10/2022

HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune
We honor your great legacy⚘

05/13/2022

*Celebrating 32nd Anniversary*
Join Us on 5/13 (5-9p) and 5/14 (10am - 5p)
Meet descendants of Harriet Tubman "The Bricklers"

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