February marks the month when we celebrate Black history. I will be sharing my artwork dedicated to black history. Join me on this page and please share this with those who would appreciate this work.
In the hood it was hugely popular to play Double Dutch.
2/10/23 The Middle Passage
The Deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean rocked the slave ships that had crammed as many African slaves as they could hold.
This image is a powerful and poignant reminder of the horrors of the Atlantic slave trade. The slave trade was a brutal and inhumane practice that forcibly transported millions of Africans from their homelands to the Americas between the 16th and 19th centuries1. The enslaved people were crammed into ships and forced to endure the treacherous journey across the Atlantic, which was known as the Middle Passage. The conditions on board were appalling, with many people dying from disease, starvation, and suicide1. The slave trade was a dark chapter in human history, and it is important to remember the atrocities that were committed in order to prevent such injustices from happening again.
2/11/23 Looking Back
From time to time we need to look back at our ancestors to discover how they made it as far as they did.
2/12/23
2/13/23 Abstract
2/14/23 Happy Valentine’s Day
2/15/23 Cat’s Tail the String Game
2/16/23 My Braided Hair
2/17/23 Black Lives Matter
2/18/23 Roots
Below is an image of Garrett Morgan’s Patent
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Garrett Morgan was an African American inventor best known for inventing the 3-way traffic signal, more commonly known as the stop light. Born in Paris, Kentucky in 1877, Morgan moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1895, where he worked as a sewing machine repairman. After fixing a sewing machine for a fire station, Morgan was inspired to invent a device that could help firefighters breathing in smoke-filled rooms. He patented the Safety Hood and Smoke Protector in 1912, which was the first of his many inventions.
In 1923, Morgan invented the 3-way traffic signal, based on a suggestion by the Cleveland Police Department. This device was the first of its kind and was designed to regulate and control traffic at intersections. Morgan received a patent for the traffic signal in 1923, and it began to be used in cities across the country. Morgan’s invention is still used today, and it has helped to make roads and intersections much safer for drivers and pedestrians alike.
Morgan continued to invent throughout his life, and he was also an active member of the African American community in Cleveland. He was a leader in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and helped to organize several protest marches in the early twentieth century. He was an inspiration to many and a symbol of the possibilities that come with perseverance.
Garrett Morgan’s 3-way traffic signal will forever be remembered as one of the most important inventions of the twentieth century. His impact on road safety can still be seen in cities around the world, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
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African American women and domestic abuse statistics
African American women are disproportionately affected by domestic abuse. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, African American women experience domestic violence at a rate 35% higher than white women. In addition,
African American women are 2.5 times more likely to be killed by an intimate partner than other races. The CDC also reports that African American women are the most likely demographic to be victims of physical violence by an intimate partner.
This underscores the importance of providing resources and support to African American women who are victims of domestic abuse. It is critical to create policies and initiatives that ensure all women are safe in their relationships and that they have access to resources and support when they are victims of domestic abuse.
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