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The importance of paying attention to non-verbal cues in communication. It suggests that body language can convey significant information, often revealing true feelings or intentions that words might not express. Ignoring these signs could lead to misunderstandings, but recognizing them can confirm your suspicions or insights. Essentially, it highlights that actions and gestures often speak louder than words, and being attuned to them can provide a deeper understanding of a situation or person.

CONGRATS! LeAnna Roberts is only 17 years old and will graduate from the University of Alabama with her Master’s degree!

Despite having an undefeated season, many still did not know her name.

Now, the world knows.

One thing we didn’t see was the hard work she put in when the cameras weren’t around.

Raven Johnson declared this year as her revenge season, taking 200 shots every practice perfecting her game.

Two-hundred.
Consistently.
Every practice.

May this encourage us all to be committed to perfecting our skill.

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This picture is being shared all across social media and said to be Harriet Tubman. It is actually a picture of Sarah Davies, an African princess that was kidnapped and given to Queen Victoria as a gift.

Watch her story (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjYrWLgg70M) or read about her below:

"Miss Sarah Forbes Bonetta, was a Yoruba Ègbádò Omoba of royal blood, who was orphaned in a brutal massacre in her home country Nigeria, at the age of eight.

She was captured and later given to Queen Victoria by Captain Fredrick. E. Forbes of the Royal Navy who received Sarah as a gift from King Ghezo of Dahomey. Forbes later wrote in his journal, “She would be a present from the King of the blacks to the Queen of the Whites”.

The Queen was immediately impressed by Sarah’s natural regal manner, exceptional intelligence and gift for academic studies, literature, art and music. Sarah became a regular visitor to Windsor Castle as her genius became admired throughout the royal court. She continued to outshine her tutors, displaying advanced knowledge in all studies as she divided her life between the royal household and Sierra Leone where she was educated.

Sarah was raised as Queen Victoria’s goddaughter in the British middle class and obtained her education by attending the Church Missionary Society and the Female Institution in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

At the age of 18, Sarah received a proposal from James Pinson Labulo Davies, a 31-year-old Yoruba businessman of considerable wealth who was living in Britain. She initially refused his proposal and it is reported that in order to persuade her to accept, Sarah was sent to live with two elderly women in Brighton whose house she described as a “desolate little pig sty”.

In August 1862, Sarah was sanctioned by Queen Victoria to marry James Pinson Labulo Davies at Nicholas Church in Brighton. The wedding party, was an extravagant affair. The notice of Sarah’s arrival was accompanied by ten horse-drawn carriages. There were sixteen bridesmaids and the wedding was made up of white ladies with African gentlemen, and African ladies with white gentlemen. The couple later moved back to their native Yorubaland after their wedding where Sarah was baptised at a church in the town of Badagry, Lagos.

Shortly after her marriage, Sarah gave birth to a daughter and was granted permission by the Queen to name the child Victoria – the Queen also became her Godmother.

Sarah visited the Queen in 1867 with her daughter and then returned to Lagos where she had two more children.

James Davies became very concerned about Sarah having a bad cough that would not go away, and she was later diagnosed with tuberculosis. Sarah died in 1880. She was only 37 years old.

Later, upon Sarah’s death the Queen wrote in her diary: “Saw poor Victoria Davies, my black godchild, who learnt this morning of the death of her dear mother”. So proud was Queen Victoria of Sarah’s daughter, that when she passed her music examination, teachers and children were granted the day off as a holiday.

Sarah’s daughter Victoria was given an annuity by the Queen and she continued to visit the royal household throughout her life."

We originally posted this in April 2016.

Sources:
https://suite7beautytalk.com/2012/02/27/little-known-historical-fact-sarah-forbes-bonetta-davies/?replytocom=73

http://naijatreks.com/2011/11/nt-sarah-bonneta/

Congratulations to Conductor Thara Hall and Engineer Courtney Thompson for making history as the first Black female crew in Columbia, South Carolina!

Their dedication exemplifies the strength and skill of our women railroaders who help to ensure safe, reliable service for our customers every day.

As comes to a close, let's continue to honor and celebrate trailblazers like Thara and Courtney who play a leading role in moving America's economy. Thank you to all who keep us rolling!

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Your hard work and perseverance has shined through. What an incredible accomplishment !Congratulations to you Miss Alanna Early!

Wrapped up my summer in Alabama today & this is what 21 medals & 3 awards later looks like 😅 last three days of training with track this week then on to Junior Olympics in Des Moines, IA next week!! 😎

Jackson Mississippi Miss. Jillian Harmon, Congratulations .

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(Mound Bayou, MS): On the evening of Monday, August 1, 2022, Dr. Ronsheka Palmer was involved in a tragic car accident that claimed her life. Dr. Palmer served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Delta Health Center and was a critical member of the executive team. In 2014 she joined our organization as Family Nurse Practitioner quickly rising to Clinical Quality Officer and ultimately COO. Dr. Palmer’s work was critical to our successful expansion efforts, including those at Hollandale, Mayersville, Rolling Fork, Leland, seven school-based clinics in the Sunflower County Consolidated School District, and most recently, Mississippi Valley State University. Under her leadership we completed the Health and Human Services Administration (HRSA) required Operational Site Visits with perfect scores since 2015 and were looking forward to our 2022 site visit with excited anticipation.
Dr. Palmer’s influence and impact in rural community healthcare is immeasurable, and her commitment and dedication unmatched. She leaves an exemplary legacy of servant leadership and passion in community health care. Mr. John A. Fairman, Chief Executive Officer notes, “Dr. Palmer was the hardest working, most committed and loyal person and professional one could ever wish for”. Delta Health Center extends its deepest condolences to her family. She will be sorely missed.
Details of the accident are still under investigation. Final arrangements are pending and will be announced by the family.
Delta Health Center, the first rural community health center in the nation, currently serves six counties in the Mississippi Delta with 18 community and school-based health clinic locations. As a Federally Qualified Health Center funded under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act, Delta Health Center provides primary care services to patients regardless of their ability to pay.

Chris Rock’s statement regarding last night’s Academy Awards

“As a comedian it can be difficult to understand which lines are to be crossed and which ones aren’t. Last night I crossed a line that I shouldn’t have and paid the enormous price of my reputation as a renown comedian. Comedy is never about poking fun at or making lite of people with major ordeals happening in their lives. Comedy is about using real life circumstances to create laughter and bring light to an otherwise dark world. With that said, I sincerely apologize to my friends Jada Pinkett-Smith, , and the rest of the Smith family for the disrespect and disregard I displayed which was unfortunately broadcast for the world to see. I hope that, with time, forgiveness can come of this situation and we can all be better, more considerate people in the end.” -

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'Fired shots at my vehicle ...': Black Miss. driver chased & shot at by 2 white men recounts the harrowing ordeal on 👉🏾 http://ow.ly/ppxV50HTFXx