To Inspire You

The talk of winning our share is not the easy one of disengagement and flight, but the hard one of work, of short as well as long jumps, of disappointments, and of sweet success

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Today In History

• In 1921 - Shuffle Along, first of a succession of popular musicals featuring Black talent, opened at the 63rd Street Music Hall, New York City.
  
• In 1900 - Civil War hero Sgt William Carney becomes 1st African American to receive Medal of Honor