Published inHaibun Journey — Daily ThoughtsDay -517 — Daily Haibun Journey –Marian Wright EdelmanMarian Wright Edelman was a civil rights activist. Inspired by her work in the civil rights movement Marian changed her plans to enter…Nov 27, 20221Nov 27, 20221
Published inPondering and Poetry through the PsalmsPsalm 9:1–2I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing…Dec 16, 2021Dec 16, 2021
Published inPondering and Poetry through the PsalmsPsalm 9 New International Version1 I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.Dec 15, 2021Dec 15, 2021
Published inPondering and Poetry through the PsalmsPsalm 8:3–9When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are…Dec 15, 2021Dec 15, 2021
Published inPondering and Poetry through the PsalmsPsalm 8:1–2O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!You have set your glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babies and…Dec 15, 2021Dec 15, 2021
Published inPondering and Poetry through the PsalmsPsalm 8 New International Version1 O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!You have set your glory above the heavens.Dec 15, 2021Dec 15, 2021
Published inPondering and Poetry through the PsalmsPsalm 7:66 Arise, Lord, in your anger; rise up against the rage of my enemies. Awake, my God; decree justice.Dec 15, 2021Dec 15, 2021
Day -518- Daily Haibun Journey — Constance Baker MotleyDuring the civil rights movement Constance Motley helped desegregate Southern schools, buses and lunch counters. She was a key strategist…Mar 1, 20212Mar 1, 20212
Day -516- Daily Haibun Journey — Tamika MalloryTamika Mallory is a fiery outspoken New Yorker who has been a constant in the civil rights movement for almost twenty years. She is…Feb 27, 2021Feb 27, 2021
Day -515- Daily Haibun Journey — Marley DiasMarley Dias was fourteen when she made her first mark on history, that was in 2015. She founded the # 1000 BlackGirlBooks. This was a…Feb 27, 2021Feb 27, 2021
Day -514- Daily Haibun Journey — Katherine JohnsonKatherine Johnson passed away one year ago on this date, February 24, 2020 at the age of 101. She was an integral part of the Nasa team…Feb 27, 2021Feb 27, 2021
Day -513 — Daily Haibun Journey — Luvvie Ajayio JonesLuvvie Ajayio Jones is a breath of fresh air.. Ajayi Jones is a speaker, an author and digital strategist. She is originally from Nigeria…Feb 26, 2021Feb 26, 2021
Day — 512- Daily Haibun Journey — Julieanna RichardsonJulianna Richardson has a bachelors degree from Brandeis University in Theatre Arts and American Studies. Later she earned a doctorial…Feb 26, 2021Feb 26, 2021
Day -511 — Daily Haibun Journey — Hadiyah-Nicole GreenDr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green was the first African American to receive her doctorate degree in physics. She is known for the development of a…Feb 24, 2021Feb 24, 2021
Published inHaibun Journey — Daily ThoughtsDay -510 — Daily Haibun Journey — Prathia HallSince the age of 15 Prathia Hall wanted to join the civil rights movement. After attending Temple University, she joined the SNCC, the…Feb 24, 2021Feb 24, 2021
Day — 508- Daily Haibun Journey — Marian AndersonMarian Anderson is considered one of the most important singers of the 20th century. She sang a wide variety of music from spirituals to…Feb 20, 20211Feb 20, 20211
Day -509 — Daily Haibun Journey — Fannie Lou HamerFannie Lou Hamer was a civil rights activist and fought ardently for voting rights. Fannie was one the youngest of 20 children born to…Feb 20, 2021Feb 20, 2021
Day -507 — Daily Haibun Journey — Adah Belle Samuel ThomsThoms graduated from the Lincoln Hospital and Home School of nursing in 1905. She was 25 at the time. Later that same year she became the…Feb 18, 2021Feb 18, 2021
Day -506 — Daily Haibun Journey — Goldie D. BrangmanNurses are an often overlooked, underpaid important part of our society. Goldie Brangman was a remarkable nurse who despite being barred…Feb 18, 2021Feb 18, 2021
Day — 505- Daily Haibun Journey — Daisy BatesToday, the third Monday of February, is known as Daisy Gaston Bates Day in Arkansas. Daisy Bates is famed for helping to start the one of…Feb 16, 2021Feb 16, 2021
