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.

Women’s History Facts

Robin Sykes

It wasn’t until 1987 that Congress declared March Women’s History Month, in celebration of women’s contributions and achievements. The month was step up from Women’s History Week, which had been recognized, first in Sonoma, Calif., in the late 1970s and then a few years later nationally.

This is from the Florida Courier
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The Introduction of the Women’s History Facts

Robin Sykes

March is Women’s History Month I am gonna give you Some Women’s History Facts on Great Women on who has done some Great Things in History Enjoy.

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Black History Facts

Robin Sykes

Nathaniel Glover Jr. known as Nat Glover He was the first African American Man elected Sheriff in Florida Since the end of Reconstruction.

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Black History Facts

Robin Sykes

Olivia Cole
She was was the first African American actress to be nominated for and Subsquently win an Emmy Award.

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Black History Facts

Robin Sykes

Alpha Phi Alpha is the first Inter-Collegiate Black Greek Letter fraternity It was founded on December 4, 1906 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
Here are a few famous Men that are Members of this Fraternity.

Cornel West

Duke Ellington

Greg Mathis

Hill Harper

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Black History Facts

Robin Sykes

Alpha Kappa Alpha is the first Greek-lettered Sorority established and incorporated by African American College Women. The Sorority was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Here are a few famous Women that are Members of this Sorority.

Jada Pinkett Smith

Phylicia Rashard

Wanda Sykes (She is not related to me)

Loretta Devine

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Black History Facts

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Charlayne Hunter-Gault
In 1961 Athens,Georgia witnessed part of the Civil rights movement When Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes became the first two African American Students to enroll in the University of Georgia. Upon her graduation in 1963, She became the University’s first black graduate.

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