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Avis Ward

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Black History Month: Nearly 48 Years Later

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This is a Norman Rockwell Painting of Ruby Bridges

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Remember Ruby Bridges, the little black girl who had to be escorted to school by federal marshals?  "On November 14, 1960, nearly 48 years ago, Bridges faced hostile crowds as the first black child to attend a previously all-white New Orleans school. She was six-years-old and had only been told by her mother that she was going to be attending a new school that day and 'had better behave.'  Little did she know that she would be bombarded with jeers and even death threats, and that she would end up being the sole child in her first grade class after other children were kept home by their parents."  All because Ruby was black.

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Forty-eight years later -- January 5, 2009 -- here is a picture of Sasha Obama, a little seven-year-old black girl, being escorted to school by her mother-- then, First Lady-elect Michelle Obama, and the Secret Service because Sasha's daddy, now President of the United States, Barack Obama, was President-elect.

We've come this far by faith, leaning on the Lord. We pay tribute to every one who worked for racial equality and celebrate Black History Month with pride, honor and dignity!

Aspire! Excel! Make a difference!

2009 by Avis Ward of GeoVi's Home for Pregnant Teens

Avis is a Certified Seminar Leader, Action Coach, Consultant, and Speaker. Avis is the founder of  GeoVi's Home for New Life, a 501(c) 3 non-profit, catering to the needs of pregnant teens. She respectfully acknowledges her deceased parents as her role models, and the hero and heroine in her life.






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» left by David Tanguay (8,705)
David Tanguay
(257 days 5 hours ago.)

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Yes Avis, we've come a long way, but still have a long way to go.

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» left by Avis Ward from SC (257 days ago.)
Yes we have, David and yes we do. My faith isn't misplaced so I believe we will make greater strides in the months and years to come. Thank you for reading and leaving your comment. Be well.
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» left by Jonathan Ya'akobi (6,146)
Jonathan Ya'akobi
(256 days 3 hours ago.)

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Beautiful article Avis.
 
Thanks for bring the terrible case of Ruby to our attention.

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» left by Avis Ward from SC (255 days 21 hours ago.)
Jonathan, thank you. I am happy to have introduced you to Ruby. Take special care.
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» left by David Pekrul (3,733)
David Pekrul
(255 days 22 hours ago.)

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What's that saying? - "A picture is worth ten thousand words". Well, these ones certainly are.

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» left by Avis Ward from SC (255 days 21 hours ago.)
David, your comment can not be denied. I agree wholeheartedly. Thank you for stopping in and posting. Blessings always!
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» left by Ken McCreless (1,823)
Ken McCreless
(253 days 12 hours ago.)

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I attended a Promise Keepers convention years ago and we were asked to consider approaching a black "brother" and asking forgiveness for the atrocities of slavery and discrimination. The example in your piece is certainly an example of such an evil event. I'm sorry that people ever had, and have, to endure such hatred. Thank you, Avis, for all you do.

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» left by Avis Ward from SC (253 days 5 hours ago.)
Ken, I would like to believe your black brothers had already forgiven all of you after accepting Christ. And the white brothers had accepted forgiveness from Christ but if  still convicted by the atrocities mentioned, this was the right thing to do. You thanked me and I say, 'you're welcome' but Ken, I do not feel deserving of it. I am graciously humbled by your kindness, thank you. Sometimes I question Him but I am only His instrument. Thanks for reading and sharing. Have a super weekend! 
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» left by alisa from alabama (225 days 1 hour ago.)
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we have came a long way, but not far. we know that this was a turning point for us, only god kingdom will bring a everlasting change. agape

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» left by Avis of SC (223 days 19 hours ago.)
Hi Alisa and thank you for reading and posting a comment. I agree with you with my whole heart. "Only God's kingdom will bring about a change." You know as well as I do that since we've come to a turning point for change, the adversary is doing battle. We are so blessed to have Him fight for us. And, we know who wins! *big smile*

With the love of Christ,
Avis

Blessings to you and yours!

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