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The Easter Sunday Massacre. Better known as THE COLFAX MASSACRE.

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  On Easter Sunday in 1873, The Colfax Massacre occurred, killing more than 150 African Americans. The battle-turned-massacre took place in the small town of Colfax, Louisiana as a clash between blacks and whites.  The massacre took place due to racial tensions following the  Louisiana governor’s race of 1872. While the Republicans won the contest and retained control of the state, white Democrats, angry over the defeat, vowed revenge.  In Colfax Parish (county) as in other areas of the state, they organized a white militia to directly challenge the mostly black state militia under the control of the governor. Colfax Parish reflected the political and racial divide in Louisiana.  Its 4,600 voters in the 1872 election were split between approximately 2,400 hundred mostly black Republican voters and 2,200 white Democratic voters. On March 28, local white Democratic leaders called for armed supporters to help them take the Colfax Parish Courthouse from the black and white GOP officeholder
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Meet Tiffany Wilson

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  Union County, North Carolina did you know it’s a black Woman running for district court judge? She needs your support especially the youth... She needs your vote come November 3... She stands for the youth and has been fighting for the youth her whole Career...  Attorney Tiffany Wilson has earned a reputation as a highly effective and well-regarded lawyer, as well as a public servant with a strong commitment to the residents of Union County. A native of Union County, Wilson, the child of a retired military father and educator mother, spent her early years living in various cities throughout the United States. Her father’s life of service to the country, her mother’s commitment to educating youth, and her experience living in diverse cities has fueled her passion for service and people. Since returning to Union County in 2003, Wilson placed a high importance on working with families, protecting women and children from violence, and supporting youth. Wilson began practicing in Juvenil
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Hey parents, how did your first week as a homeschool teacher go???  I’m sure most parents have a new level of respect for their children's teachers, After it was announced that schools were closing amid the coronavirus pandemic, and parents had to step up and prepare to take in the role as home room teacher … Many found out, homeschooling doesn’t just involve reading, writing and ‘rithmetic …  Parents learned this week that math is taught so different now. A lot of parent admitted to using Mr. Google to be able to help their children. Some parents played it smart and decided to put home economics back into the school system… Cooking 101, Washing Dishes 101A, Laundry 102, Sewing 102A, Vacuuming 103 & Garbage 104…  Parents relax, no one expects you to be the perfect teacher, homeschooling isn't school. Kids accustomed to the school environment won't be as focused. Lessons won't be as professional as the ones they're used to
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I’ve been talking back-and-forth for a few days with Mrs. Yani Dyckes, someone sent me her event that she is hosting in Charlotte, NC for teen girls. As I got to know her I learned she is currently competing for the title of Mrs. North Carolina 2020.  Mrs. Yani is a wife and mother of three energetic teenagers. She has been modeling for more than 10 years, and graduated from The Art Institute of Charlotte with a degree in Fashion Marketing & Management. Mrs. Yani is extremely passionate about empowering young girls in under-served communities by creating opportunities for them to develop their self-esteem. In 2017, life presented her with a set of challenges that she felt would tear her life apart. She didn’t know at the time those challenges were actually opportunities to face her fears. As she started to peel away the layers of fear that she had grown comfortable wearing, she realized that she did not have a mature understanding of the meaning of self-esteem and
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If you don’t know Ms. Lawanda Williams you are about to find out who she is and the awesome event she is planning for the youth in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Ms. Lawanda Williams is the owner of Jackson Express Tax & Notary in Charlotte, NC. So entrepreneurship is something she knows a lot about. Her purpose is to support her children and their dreams. Her 12yr old daughter loves lip gloss and has begun to make her own natural lip gloss. Her 18 year old son started his graphic design and photography business at the age of 15 and is striving in his youth business and loves being an entrepreneur.   When her children came to her with an idea to host a Youthpreneurship" Pop Up SHOP she was ecstatic to start planning with them. This event will be free to the public and an event you don’t want to miss. Come out  and experience the energetic vibes of a positive and inviting atmosphere inside a nice and classy venue, all for free!  Come shop and support some
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Allow me to introduce you to Ms. Khadijah Laidford, I had the pleasure of meeting her a few weeks ago  at an event I attended. Ms. Khadijah Laidford is a 24-year-old New York native that moved to Charlotte NC in 2015. Shortly after her arrival, Khadijah started her career in law enforcement where she gained hands-on experience working with juvenile teens. Khadijah’s time as a correctional officer is when she realized that she wanted to be more involved with helping the youth. Thereon strategizing and brainstorming on the many ways, Khadijah came up with an idea that she wanted to start a nonprofit for at-risk youth, where she would provide youth with mentoring and advocacy. Shortly after in October of 2017 Future Growth Development (also known as FGD) was birthed. From then, Khadijah understood that she was on a mission to provide the essentials to the disenfranchised youth in her community.  Since 2017 FGD has put together many community events such as the “Powerfu
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  Charlotte Fire Department is excited to announce that the application period for Camp Ignite 2020 is NOW OPEN!!   Registration is open to all high school girls in Charlotte and the surrounding areas! The application period will be closing March 22 nd  at 11:59pm. ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS IN CHARLOTTE AND SURROUNDING AREAS! We are excited to announce that the application process for Camp Ignite 2020 is now OFFICIALLY OPEN! Please submit your application for consideration at the following link below: All applications will be reviewed and considered when the application closes on March 22nd. You will be notified no later than the middle of April if you have been chosen to attend Camp Ignite. This includes former campers interested in being an Alumni (2nd year) or a Squad Leader (3rd year). Application link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ CampIgnite1/ CampIgniteApplication Camp Ignite is a  FREE  hands-on resident camp that focuses on the development of teamwork
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