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SWEET BLACKBERRY FOUNDATION

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Thanks to Karyn Parsons creation of the Sweet Blackberry Foundation, Black History will no longer be hidden from anyone who wants to know and participate in learning about the rich and diverse contributions of African Americans to our country’s history and culture. By providing educational resources, engaging programs, and community outreach initiatives, the foundation strives to illuminate the many achievements and stories that have often been overlooked or marginalized. This vital work allows for a deeper understanding of the struggles and triumphs faced by African Americans throughout history. Learn more about the foundation and its ambitious goals at the links below, and consider joining the movement to celebrate and honor this significant aspect of our shared heritage.

MISSION
https://www.karyn-parsons.com/sweet-blackberry

There’s more to explore at the Sweet Blackberry stories link
https://www.youtube.com/@SweetBlackberryStories

FOR KIDS
https://www.sweetblackberry.org/for-kids

From the HISTORY Website
African American History is Everyone’s History !

KEY FIGURES IN BLACK HISTORY
https://www.history.com/videos/black-history-key-figures

Have you every heard about the Black Rosie’s?
https://www.history.com/articles/black-rosie-the-riveters-wwii-homefront-great-migration


February 28th African American New Stamp!
Harriet Powers stamp ceremony – USPS Employee News


March is Women’s History Month

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The video below is about one of our Great Woman Icons during the Civil Rights Movement.

Learn more about 2024 Women’s History Month at the links below.

https://womenshistorymonth.gov

2024 WHM Theme

Toolkit: https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/Tool-Kits_.pdf

Stay connected for “news you can always use” 🙂

Close to My Heart

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In this Podcast (Episode # 13), I share with you a website, which supports women who have heart disease – and women who may not know they have a heart health issue. As was my case 26 years ago. If this kind of information had been available, 26 years ago, my life’s journey in this regard, would have been different.

You can also listen to the Wellness Connections on Apple podcast, Google podcast, and other platforms of your choice. Just click the link below to select.
https://anchor.fm/judith-guerra7

The links to the WomenHeart website can be used as resources in finding support for Women’s Heart Health Guidelines.

Contact Information
WomenHeart
Phone Number (202)728-7199
Email mail@womenheart.org
Office Address 1100 17th Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036

Website Information
https://www.womenheart.org/
https://www.womenheart.org/blog/

Wishing you all the best for your heart health and wellbeing,
Judith

Apps for Breast Cancer

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I am always looking for technology that helps us to lead our lives a bit more stress less in ways that we may not have thought of, especially during this challenging time of Covid19. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Keeping that in mind, I was fortunate enough to learn about these Breast Cancer Apps, many of which are Free. I am eager to share them with you.

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