Knowledge is Power

  (1945 – 1981) Bob Marley , “the King Of Reggae Music” was born in St Ann Jamaica on this date in 1945. 

(1899 – 1990) Clifton Reginald Wharton, Sr. became the first black to head a US embassy in Europe on this date in 1958. Wharton was confirmed as Ambassador to Rumania  

(1885-1965) Austin T. Walden became Georgia’s first Black Judge since Reconstruction since 1964.

Some might think it’s amazing that 10-year-old Jahmir Wallace can already play two musical instruments at his age. What is even more exceptional is that the Green Street Elementary School student has accomplished these feats despite being born with no arms. The young man, …for more on this story go to thegrio.com

(October 5, 1929 –   ) Autherine Juanita Lucy, the first Black student at the University of Alabama, was born in Shilou,Al, on October 5,1956  .

 (1951 – ) Eric Holder was sworn in as the 1st Black Attorney General on this date in 2009.

(1840 – 1885) Jonathan Jasper Wright  became the first judge when he was elected to South Carolina Supreme Court on this date in 1870.

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings–Blake Today on The Larry Young Morning Show the guest was Baltimore City Mayor ,Mayor Stephanie Rawlings–Blake. Mayor Blake was interviewed about the issue of the “secret audit” . Part 1 Part 2  

Today on The Larry Young Morning Show the guest on called in was Baltimore City Councilman Carl Stokes to discuss the issue of the speed cameras and the “secret audit” in Baltimore City.  Listen first here on The Larry Young Morning Show. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

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