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Harry Belafonte was a barrier-breaking legend who used his platform to lift others up. He lived a good life – transforming the arts while also standing up for civil rights. And he did it all with his signature smile and style. Michelle and I send our love to his wife, kids, and fans.

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Mark your calendars! AP Exams will be held May 1-5 and May 8-12.

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Thank you and please keep
Sharing - we need and want to learn more about our history!! until today I had never her of this incredible woman, oh how I wished I knew about this black woman in STEM while I was studying engineering as a black person in the late 70’s.

Annie J. Easley (April 23, 1933 – June 25, 2011) was an African-American computer scientist, mathematician, and rocket scientist. She worked for the Lewis Research Center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and its predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). She was a leading member of the team which developed software for the Centaur rocket stage and one of the first African-Americans in her field.

In 1955, she read a local newspaper article about a story on twin sisters who worked for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) as “computers” and the next day she applied for a job. Within two weeks she was hired, one of four African Americans of about 2500 employees. She began her career in as a Mathematician and Computer Engineer at the NACA Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory (which became NASA Lewis Research Center, 1958–1999, and subsequently the John H. Glenn Research Center) in Cleveland, Ohio. She continued her education while working for the agency and in 1977, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Cleveland State University. As part of a continuing education, Easley worked through specialization courses offered by NASA.

Her 34-year career included developing and implementing computer code that analyzed alternative power technologies, supported the Centaur high-energy upper rocket stage, determined solar, wind and energy projects, identified energy conversion systems and alternative systems to solve energy problems. Her energy assignments included studies to determine the life use of storage batteries, such as those used in electric utility vehicles. Her computer applications have been used to identify energy conversion systems that offer the improvement over commercially available technologies. She retired in 1989 (some sources say 1991).

Easley’s work with the Centaur project helped as technological foundations for the space shuttle launches and launches of communication, military and weather satellites. Her work contributed to the 1997 flight to Saturn of the Cassini probe, the launcher of which had the Centaur as its upper stage.

Annie Easley was interviewed in Cleveland, on August 21, 2001 by Sandra Johnson. The interview is stored in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Johnson Space Center Oral History Program. The 55 page interview transcript includes material on the history of the Civil Rights Movement, Glenn Research Center, Johnson Space Center, space flight, and the contribution of women to space flight.

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Let’s Celebrate all post high school opportunities and options!

High school seniors,

“You’re going to junior college? That sounds amazing!
I can’t wait to see what great things you’ll do.”

“You’re enlisting in the Navy? That sounds amazing!
I can’t wait to see what great things you’ll do.”

“You’re leaning towards esthetician school? That sounds amazing!
I can’t wait to see what great things you’ll do.”

“You’re headed to vocational school? That sounds amazing.
I can’t wait to see what great things you’ll do.”

“You’re becoming an electrical apprentice? That sounds amazing.
I can’t wait to see what great things you’ll do.”

“You’re joining the workforce right away? That sounds amazing.
I can’t wait to see what great things you’ll do.”

Not everyone goes to a 4 year university.
This graduation season, let’s remind teenagers that this country runs on people, not just degrees.

We are excellent creators- Don’t Forget it!!

Happy Pi Day to all those who celebrate! 🥧

Well said!!!

Neurodiversity week 2023.
Just like you can get many different types of Bear you can get many different types of brain.
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This is useful information for students and parents heading off to college this summer and fall.

Today marks the birthday of Ezra Jack Keats (1916-1983), a pioneer in American children's literature. “The Snowy Day” is a must-have classic with its beautiful artwork and story of childhood wonder.

We at 2 Black Moms agree that kids should be exposed to rich, well-rounded activities and here are a few suggestions:
Variety of books - picture books - puzzles - board games - marble mazes - and so much more

Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain Development Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development.

Your federal student loan servicer can answer all your questions about student loans.

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March 8th: International Women’s Day…♥️💪

International Day of the Woman

TOMORROW, TONI MORRISON TO APPEAR ON U.S. POSTAGE STAMP

On Tuesday, March 7, the US Postal Service will issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Toni Morrison, who died in 2019.

To mark the occasion, there will be a First Day Issue ceremony that morning at Princeton University, where Morrison was a beloved and longtime professor.

Learn more:
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Thank you, Dr. Gladys West

Awesomeness

Misty Copeland teaches Peg + Cat that dancing is all about how you can make people feel. And that feels awesome!

This is critical and I hope parents and teachers and everyone takes the time to investigate and learn about the incredible black women throughout history!


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