This is installment 25 in the Black History Month series. This series contains inspirational quotes from Black Americans that are good for all people. While some friends will want me to use “African American History Month”, I will use the traditional name to identify it with American born and raised leaders.
The blog post is to give a little background, while my twitter @davetravis – will get regular updates of the posts.
The first week’s theme was historical figures, last week, Civil Right’s Leaders. Last week was entertainers and politics week. We wrap up the month this week with Educators.
For many generations the leaders of the Black community were its pastors and school teachers and officials.
Today’s twitter quote:
"God has given us more than fourteen billion cells and connections in our brain. Why would God give us such a complex organ system unless he expects us to use it?" Ben Carson
Dr. Carson is the head of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University where he teaches residents to be surgeons. He won the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2008. A surgical pioneer on children, he has also authored several best-selling books. A television movie about his life was released in 2009.
A committed Christian and parent, he stands as a quiet example of overcoming adversity through the encouragement of a fine single parent that drove him to later success.
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