Benjamin Banneker was a free black man born in Maryland - at the time a slave state - on November 9, 1731. His maternal grandmother was an Irish indentured servant brought to America by her owners, named Molly Welsh, who eventually won her freedom. She bought a small farm, and two slaves, whom she then freed. One of ...

According to their website, this 60,000-square-foot public library is extraordinary for the quantity and rarity of books on Black history and culture, and books written by Black authors. The auditorium, exhibit areas, dance studios, kitchens, conference rooms, grounds, and seminar rooms open up the facility to be a community hub for opportunities, ideas, and social interaction. The Special ...

Title: Relational Intelligence Author: Dr. Dharius Daniels More info: Dharius Daniels RQ Purchase: Amazon: Relational Intelligence For our first literary review, we’ve chosen a book that aims to help us gain the most from various relationships we encounter in our day to day lives. Relational Intelligence by Dr. Dharius Daniels leads us through self-reflection, categorization of our relationships with others, and ...

Almost every family has some recipes that have been passed down for generations. Who doesn’t love Grandma’s cooking? However, over the decades, our eating habits have changed. We eat a lot more processed foods and meals prepared outside of the house than ever before. Poor health and preventable diseases are rampant. We have also learned a lot about ...

A checking account keeps your money safe. Cash money kept at home is vulnerable to theft, misplacement, fires, and floods. Banking your money keeps it in a safe location, backed by the insurance banks and credit unions are required to carry to protect your money. A checking account offers more options for access to your money. Always carrying ...

Mental wellness encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It is important to realize that mental wellness is not merely the absence of mental disorders or disabilities. Everyone is at risk of experiencing mental health problems at some point. There is nothing embarrassing about struggling with mental wellness, or receiving necessary mental health services. Mental wellness is essential ...