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 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

February 4, 2013 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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Robin

Great Black History Moments / I am Somebody

February 3, 2013February 3, 2013 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

Great Black History Moments

February 2, 2013 Robin Sykes

Lift Every Voice and Sing often Called The Negro National Hymn, The Negro National Anthem, The Black National Anthem, or The African-American National Anthem is a Song Written as a poem by James Weldon Johnson and set to music by his brother John Rosamond Johnson in 1900. I had to Learn it for a Play in School My Church Sang it every Sunday in February for Black History Here is a Video.

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Robin

The Opeining of Great Black History Moments

February 1, 2013February 1, 2013 Robin Sykes

There are Lots of Black Americans who has done Great Things in History I know our history has not been all that Great I’m not gonna talk about that the good things. So Throughtout the Whole Month of February I’mma Share with you Some Great Black History Moments Its Like my Dad says This is your history it is a part you.

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Robin