Tice Davids, a runway slave from kentucky, was the inspiration for the first usage of the term Underground Railroad. Davids’ owner assumed the slave had drowned When he attempted his swim across the ohio River. He told the local paper that if Davids had escaped, he must have traveled on an underground railroad. However, did live, giving the underground Railroad its now-famous name.
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Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, I am the youngest of eight siblings. My father has passed away, but my parents, both everyday people and U.S. Army veterans, instilled strong values in me. I graduated from Jean Ribault Senior High School and went on to earn my bachelor's degree in English with an emphasis in professional writing, graduating cum laude from Grand Canyon University. Currently, I am an Avon independent sales ambassador. I am a Christian, a proud Florida girl, and an encourager. As a millennial, blogger, sports fan, foodie, disabled woman, ambivert, and everyday woman, I embrace my multifaceted identity. I live in Jacksonville with my mom, cherishing my roots and the vibrant community that shapes me.
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