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🖤 365 Days of Black History – Day 88Henry EdmondsCommunity Outreach Leader • Alzheimer’s Awareness AdvocateToday, we rec...
06/17/2026

🖤 365 Days of Black History – Day 88

Henry Edmonds
Community Outreach Leader • Alzheimer’s Awareness Advocate

Today, we recognize Henry Edmonds, a community outreach leader and advocate for Alzheimer’s awareness whose work has helped connect underserved communities to critical brain health resources and research opportunities.

As an outreach program coordinator with the Duke-UNC Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Henry has worked to increase awareness of Alzheimer's disease and improve participation in research studies, particularly within African American communities. His efforts help ensure that medical research reflects the communities most affected by the disease.

Before his work in healthcare outreach, Henry served as a pastor, community organizer, educator, and social justice advocate. Throughout every chapter of his life, he has remained committed to serving others and helping communities gain access to information, resources, and opportunities that improve quality of life.

Why he still matters:

His work reminds us that health equity begins with trust, education, and meaningful community engagement.

✊🏾 “Research works best when communities are included.”

👉 How can we build more trust and participation in health research within our communities?

365 Days of Black History – Day 87Dr. Patricia Bath1942–2019Some people change history by opening doors. Dr. Patricia Ba...
06/16/2026

365 Days of Black History – Day 87

Dr. Patricia Bath
1942–2019

Some people change history by opening doors. Dr. Patricia Bath changed history by helping people see the world more clearly—literally and figuratively.

A pioneering ophthalmologist, inventor, and trailblazer in American medicine, Dr. Bath became the first Black woman physician to receive a U.S. medical patent for her invention of the Laserphaco Probe, a device that improved cataract treatment and helped restore sight to thousands of people around the world.

But her legacy goes far beyond medicine.

Dr. Bath believed that the ability to see, heal, and thrive should never depend on race, income, or where someone lives. She dedicated her life to breaking barriers, expanding access to care, and proving that Black excellence has always been part of innovation and discovery.

Her story is a reminder that one person’s courage, vision, and determination can change lives for generations.

✊🏾 “Our children should know that they have the potential to become anything they want.”

— Dr. Patricia Bath

👉 How can we better encourage the next generation to dream boldly and break barriers?


🖤 365 DAYS OF BLACK HISTORY – DAY 86BARBARA JORDAN1936–1996Lawyer. Educator. Congresswoman. Trailblazer.Barbara Jordan m...
06/15/2026

🖤 365 DAYS OF BLACK HISTORY – DAY 86

BARBARA JORDAN
1936–1996

Lawyer. Educator. Congresswoman. Trailblazer.

Barbara Jordan made history as the first Black woman elected to the Texas Senate and the first Black Texan elected to the United States Congress in the twentieth century.

Known for her powerful voice, integrity, and unwavering commitment to the Constitution, Jordan became a national figure during the Watergate hearings, where her words reminded the nation of the importance of democracy, accountability, and public service.

Throughout her career, she championed voting rights, equal opportunity, and ethical leadership.

Did you know?
In 1976, Barbara Jordan became the first African American woman to deliver the keynote address at a Democratic National Convention.

Why she still matters:
Barbara Jordan showed that leadership is not measured by how loudly we speak, but by the principles we are willing to defend.

✊🏾 “What the people want is very simple—they want an America as good as its promise.”

— Barbara Jordan

👉 What qualities do you believe define true leadership today?

🖤 365 DAYS OF BLACK HISTORY – DAY 85FANNIE LOU HAMEROrganizer • Voting Rights Activist • Voice for the UnheardBorn into ...
06/14/2026

🖤 365 DAYS OF BLACK HISTORY – DAY 85

FANNIE LOU HAMER

Organizer • Voting Rights Activist • Voice for the Unheard

Born into poverty and working as a sharecropper, Fannie Lou Hamer became one of the nation’s strongest advocates for voting rights and political representation. Even in the face of intimidation, violence, and threats, she refused to stop fighting for justice.

Her words still challenge us today:

✊🏾 “Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.”

Her story reminds us that ordinary people can create extraordinary change when they organize, speak up, and refuse to quit.

As we remember Fannie Lou Hamer, may we continue the work—protecting voting rights, building stronger communities, and ensuring every voice is heard.

👉 What does standing up for justice look like in your community today?

🏠💰 MONEY MOVES: FROM STABILITY TO HOMEOWNERSHIP 💰🏠Dreaming of owning a home but not sure where to start?Join us for the ...
06/14/2026

🏠💰 MONEY MOVES: FROM STABILITY TO HOMEOWNERSHIP 💰🏠
Dreaming of owning a home but not sure where to start?
Join us for the next Justice Bus Tour as we explore practical steps toward financial stability and homeownership. Whether you're working on your credit, saving for a down payment, or simply trying to better understand the home-buying process, this workshop is for you.
đź“… Saturday, June 27, 2026
đź•“ 4:00 PM
đź“Ť Garden Street Community Center
Sanford, NC
Featuring:
Stephany Parker, Realtor
Topics include:
âś… Budgeting & Financial Planning
âś… Understanding Credit Scores
âś… Preparing for Homeownership
âś… First-Time Homebuyer Resources
âś… Building Long-Term Financial Stability
This FREE community workshop is designed to provide real information, real resources, and real opportunities to help you move forward.
🍽️ Dinner will be provided.
Bring your questions, invite a friend, and take the next step toward your future!







365 DAYS OF BLACK HISTORY – DAY 84JOHN LEWISCivil Rights Leader • Congressman • Voting Rights ChampionSome leaders march...
06/13/2026

365 DAYS OF BLACK HISTORY – DAY 84

JOHN LEWIS
Civil Rights Leader • Congressman • Voting Rights Champion

Some leaders marched.
Some organized.
Some spoke.

John Lewis did all three.

As a young activist, Lewis helped organize sit-ins, participated in Freedom Rides, and became one of the youngest speakers at the 1963 March on Washington. He later served for decades in Congress while continuing to fight for voting rights and equal access to democracy.

Even after suffering violence while crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge during Selma’s Bloody Sunday, he continued organizing and challenging future generations to stay engaged.

His message remains relevant:

Democracy is not automatic. Participation matters.

✊🏾 “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”

— John Lewis

👉 What does “good trouble” look like in today’s world to you?

🖤 365 Days of Black History – Day 83Rev. Al Sharpton1954–PresentFor decades, Rev. Al Sharpton has been one of America’s ...
06/12/2026

🖤 365 Days of Black History – Day 83

Rev. Al Sharpton
1954–Present

For decades, Rev. Al Sharpton has been one of America’s most visible voices for civil rights, criminal justice reform, voting rights, and public accountability.

From leading protests to amplifying the stories of families seeking justice, Sharpton’s work has kept issues of race, policing, voting rights, and inequality in national conversations. Through activism, preaching, organizing, and his role as host of MSNBC’s PoliticsNation, he has used multiple platforms to bring civil rights issues into public discussion.

Whether speaking from pulpits, protests, or television studios, his activism reflects the power of using public platforms to demand change.

Did you know?
Al Sharpton founded the National Action Network in 1991, creating a national organization focused on civil rights and social justice advocacy.

Why he still matters:
Movements need organizers—but they also need voices willing to speak when others remain silent.

🖤 365 Days of Black History – Day 82Ella Baker1903–1986Ella Baker believed movements were strongest when ordinary people...
06/11/2026

🖤 365 Days of Black History – Day 82

Ella Baker
1903–1986

Ella Baker believed movements were strongest when ordinary people became leaders.

Working behind the scenes of the civil rights movement, Baker helped shape organizations such as the NAACP and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

She later encouraged student-led activism that helped build the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).

She challenged the idea that movements should depend on one charismatic leader and instead focused on building strong communities and developing local leadership.

Did you know?

Ella Baker spent years organizing for the NAACP, traveling from community to community, helping to strengthen local branches and build grassroots power.

Why she still matters:

Real change lasts when communities organize, educate, and empower one another.

🖤 365 Days of Black History – Day 81Derrick JohnsonPresident & CEO of the NAACPCivil rights history is not only found in...
06/10/2026

🖤 365 Days of Black History – Day 81

Derrick Johnson
President & CEO of the NAACP

Civil rights history is not only found in history books—it is still being written today.

As President and CEO of the NAACP, Derrick Johnson has led national conversations around voting rights, education, criminal justice reform, economic opportunity, and the protection of democracy.

His leadership reminds us that the fight for equality did not end with earlier generations—it continues through advocacy, organizing, and community action.

Did you know?
The NAACP, founded in 1909, remains one of the nation’s leading civil rights organizations, with work continuing in communities across America.

Why he still matters:
Leadership is not only about preserving history—it is also about shaping what comes next.

🖤 365 DAYS OF BLACK HISTORY – DAY 80MRS. W. S. McALISTERFormer Lee County NAACP PresidentNot every leader appears in his...
06/09/2026

🖤 365 DAYS OF BLACK HISTORY – DAY 80

MRS. W. S. McALISTER
Former Lee County NAACP President

Not every leader appears in history books, but many helped shape the communities we live in today.

Mrs. W. S. McAlister served as president of the Lee County NAACP during the 1950s—a time when local leadership often happened quietly, courageously, and without recognition.

Today, we honor her legacy while also asking our community to help preserve it.

Do you know Mrs. W. S. McAlister?

Do you have photos, stories, documents, or family connections?

Local history matters because local people made history.

Please share information or memories so we can continue telling the stories of those who helped build our community.

👉 Who in your family or community has a story that deserves to be remembered?

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