Meldon Jenkins-Jones's Posts
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Black History Books: A 2023 Review
Posted about 2 months ago by Meldon Jenkins-Jones
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In Virginia, it is generally believed that African American History began with the importation of West Africans into Jamestown in 1619. After the Civil War, the Daughters of the Confederacy […]
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CIVIC SEASON IS HERE!
Posted about 10 months ago by Meldon Jenkins-Jones
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CIVIC SEASON IS UPON US! What is Civic Season? Generally, concepts such as patriotism and freedom are highlighted starting the week of Flag Day (June 14th) and ending on Independence […]
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PERSONAL FINANCE for EVERYONE
Posted about 1 year ago by Meldon Jenkins-Jones
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Since when is Personal Finance a thing? When the world got super complicated, apparently. No longer is it just a decision of whether to put your money under the mattress, […]
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Innovative Women in History
Posted about 1 year ago by Meldon Jenkins-Jones
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INVENTIVE WOMEN IN HISTORY According to the old proverb, “Necessity is the Mother of Invention,” and Mothers of invention have frequently been women. Throughout March, Women’s History Month, Richmond Public […]
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HARRIET TUBMAN, INSPIRING AMERICAN HERO
Posted about 1 year ago by Meldon Jenkins-Jones
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Harriet Tubman (c. 1820-1822 – March 10, 1913) is an icon of courage, a true American hero. Born Araminta “Minty” Ross, she was enslaved at birth in Maryland. In 1849 […]
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A New You in 2022
Posted about 1 year ago by Meldon Jenkins-Jones
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So, we’ve come through well over a year of quarantine. It has become clear that physical health, including astrong immune system, is very important. This is a good time to revisit, […]
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Wobblies and Walter’s The Cold Millions
Posted about 2 years ago by Meldon Jenkins-Jones
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X & Y Chromosomal Variation Awareness Month
Posted about 2 years ago by Meldon Jenkins-Jones
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In 2012 the State Legislature passed HJ216 2012 which designated May as “X & Y Chromosomal Variation Awareness Month”. Genetic Disorders X & Y Chromosomal Variations are genetic disorders. […]
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MEDICAL INJUSTICES
Posted about 2 years ago by Meldon Jenkins-Jones
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Great strides in medical history have often been made as a result of research and experimentation, and the first human successes were arguably the result of successful experiments, often on […]
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FOUND: The Lost Art of Letter Writing
Posted about 2 years ago by Meldon Jenkins-Jones
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Lost or dead. We often see the unhappy plight of an art no longer in use as an indication of cultural decay. We can also see a challenge. These days, […]
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