Author: Robin Sykes

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, word search enthusiast, 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.

Great Black History Moments

Robin Sykes

Rev.Fred Luther Jr. became the first Black man to become president of the Southern Baptist Convention.

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Robin

Great Black History Moments

Robin Sykes

Gen. Lloyd J. Austin lll in January 2012 he was Sworn in as the No.2 general in the U.S.Army and became its first Black vice Chief of Staff.

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Great Black History Moments

Robin Sykes

Gabrielle Douglas is the first woman of Color and the first African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the individual all-around Champion, and the first American gymnast to win gold in both the individual all-around and team competitons at the Same Olympics.

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Great Black History Moments

Robin Sykes

Ava DuVernay is the first Black Woman to win a Best Director prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

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Great Black History Moments

Robin Sykes

Omega Psi Phi is the first predominantly African-American fraternity to be founded at a historically black university.

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Great Black History Moments

Robin Sykes

Xavier University is the only historically black Roman Catholic institution of higher education.

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Great Black History Moments

Robin Sykes

First institute of higher learning Created to educate African Americans: Ashmun Institute in Pennsylvania renamed Lincoln University in 1866.

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Great Black History Moments / I am Somebody

Robin Sykes

I am Somebody I am Somebody I may be Poor but I am Someboody I may be young but I am Somebody I may be on Welfare but I am Somebody I may be Small but I am Somebody I may make a Mistake but I am Somebody My Clothes are Different My Face is Different My Hair is Different but I am Somebody I am Black Brown Write I speak a Different Language but I must be Respected Protected never Rejected I am God’s Child I am Someboby.
by Jesse Jackson

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Robin