To Inspire You

You were born where you were born and faced the future that you faced because you were Black and for no other reason. The limits of your ambition were, thus, expected to be set forever. You were born into a society which spelled out with brutal clarity, and in as many ways as possible, that you were a worthless human being. You were not expected to aspire to excellence: you were expected to make peace with mediocrity.

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Today In History

• In 1913 - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc founded at Howard University
  
• In 1966 - Robert C. Weaver nominated Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
  
• In 1997 - Vernon Baker becomes only living African American to receive Medal of Honor for WWII