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Black History Month, formerly Negro History Week, originates from the week long celebration created by Carter G. Woodson in 1926. Woodson’s work in creating Negro History Week is supported by his expertise as a historian, educator, publisher and scholar. His contributions paved the way for the month-long celebration that began in 1976. February became the choice for celebration because of Frederick Douglass’ and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays.
FANNIE LOU HAMER
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FREDERICK DOUGLASS
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CLAUDETTE COLVIN
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Fannie Lou Hamer became a civil rights change activist in 1962 and she worked diligently until her health declined nine years later. She used her circumstances and trials as a black woman to bring attention to the commonly racist and prejudicial experience among blacks in the south. Known for quoting hymnals and motivational quotes, one of Fannie’s original quotes, "I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired", is still used widely among activists.
Fannie’s resilience shines brightly as she led a civil rights movement among black women in Mississippi. |
The National Labor Union, established in 1869, is most commonly known as the Colored National Labor Union (CNLU). Black people formed this organization to bring attention to local labor efforts nationally. Andrew Cameron led the organization. Under his leadership, black people in twenty-one states benefited from working in solidarity. Cameron’s goals included land being given to poor black southern farmers receiving farmland, education assistance and legislation to support struggling black workers.
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Claudette Colvin, 15 years old at the time, was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a crowded, segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. She was the first person in the south to civilly disobey the Jim Crow law. "Whenever people ask me: 'Why didn't you get up when the bus driver asked you?' I say it felt as though Harriet Tubman's hands were pushing me down on one shoulder and Sojourner Truth's hands were pushing me down on the other shoulder. I felt inspired by these women because my teacher taught us about them in so much detail," Colvin says.
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Freedom Summer, also called the Mississippi Summer Project, was a voter registration drive in 1964 aimed to increase the number of registered black voters in Mississippi. Over 700 mostly white volunteers worked with black people in Mississippi to fight voter intimidation and discrimination at the polls.
Freedom Summer volunteers endured violent resistance from the Ku Klux Klan and local and state law enforcement. The resulting news coverage of the sometimes savage beatings, false arrests and even murder brought international attention to the civil rights movement. Ultimately, increased awareness created about voter discrimination helped pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Freedom Summer volunteers endured violent resistance from the Ku Klux Klan and local and state law enforcement. The resulting news coverage of the sometimes savage beatings, false arrests and even murder brought international attention to the civil rights movement. Ultimately, increased awareness created about voter discrimination helped pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
CONGRATULATIONS Glenarden Woods Elementary School
Glenarden Woods Elementary School in Prince George's County Public Schools District has been designated an Exemplary High Performing Schools National Blue Ribbon School for 2019 by U. S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos.
Glenarden Woods Elementary School is one of 362 schools in the nation and one of eight schools from Maryland to be recognized in 2019.
Congratulations to Principal Jones-Bowlding, the entire Glenarden Woods staff and their students!
Glenarden Woods Elementary School is one of 362 schools in the nation and one of eight schools from Maryland to be recognized in 2019.
Congratulations to Principal Jones-Bowlding, the entire Glenarden Woods staff and their students!
Honoring a Legend
Elijah Cummings will be remembered for his unique passion and dedication in which he served. He will be remembered for the compassion he had for the people he represented. He will be admired for being that "Voice". That voice who spoke for the voiceless. A man who never sat still when chaos, confusion and injustice was bringing harm to our country. To say he was a fighter is an understatement.
On behalf of the Association of Supervisory and Administrative School Personnel, we SALUTE and THANK YOU for your unwavering service and your commitment to our country. May you rest in peace.
On behalf of the Association of Supervisory and Administrative School Personnel, we SALUTE and THANK YOU for your unwavering service and your commitment to our country. May you rest in peace.
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The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings once said, "When we're dancing with the angels, the question will be asked, in 2019, what did we do to make sure we kept our democracy intact? Did we stand on the sidelines and say nothing? |
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Congratulations to Dr. Goldson on her permanent appointment as CEO. The members
of ASASP look forward to continuing our collaborative working relationship.
ASASP 11 Month Calendar (210 Days) 2019-2020
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Rebuild America's Schools Act Introduced in the House
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The Rebuild America’s Schools Act in the U.S. House of Representatives would authorize $100 billion in grants and bonds to construct, modernize, repair, renovate or retrofit public school facilities. Introduced at the end of January by new House Education & Labor Committee Chair Bobby Scott (D-Va.), the bill is a clear indication the new Congress is dedicated to putting public schools first.
“Chair Scott’s bill represents not only a much-needed boost to America’s public schools, but an investment in their future health and in the futures of public school students and educators,” said AFSA President Ernest Logan. As principals, assistant principals and school leaders in charge of many of the public school buildings that need an overhaul, AFSA members should follow this legislation and contact their member of Congress to voice support for the legislation. - Source: AFSA via ActionNetwork & NEA |
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ASASP's Executive Director, Doris Reed, with Dave Grogan (left) and the newly elected Chairman of Prince
George's County House Delegation, Michael Jackson (right). Congratulations Delegate Jackson!
George's County House Delegation, Michael Jackson (right). Congratulations Delegate Jackson!
Paid sick leave becomes law in MD
The legislation allows workers at companies with 15 workers or more to earn up to five days a year of paid sick leave, which they could also use for such matters as going to court to obtain a protective order against domestic violence or dealing with the aftermath of sexual assault. A worker will be able to earn an hour of sick leave for every 30 hours they work. It will benefit about 700,000 Maryland workers. Read the Washington Post report here
(Source: Union City www.unionist.com)
(Source: Union City www.unionist.com)
Labor Quote:
"Sit down and read. Educate yourself for the coming conflicts"
- Mary Harris "Mother Jones"
(Source: Union City)
- Mary Harris "Mother Jones"
(Source: Union City)
36 Reasons why you should thank a Union:
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