Olan
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Post by Olan on Jul 28, 2017 13:53:59 GMT
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Post by Olan on Jul 28, 2017 14:04:39 GMT
My partner was gifted a book called "I Dream A World" from a special aunt when she was a young girl and we just recently tracked down a couple copies to give as graduation gifts.
It was published in 1989 and Maxine Waters is featured on page 36. I think that makes her 51 but my math could be off
I found these two quotes especially cool:
"Older black women have always been so helpful. I think that if the world is ever going to change, that's who's going to really do it."
"Black women are going to have to take more leadership I think we are prepared because we bring a tenaciousness with us. We do not fear losing friends allies or jobs"
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 28, 2017 15:20:49 GMT
I love her more every day.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jul 28, 2017 15:44:58 GMT
I agree with you olan. The black women that I am lucky enough to call my friends have a strength and character about them that I greatly admire. They are loving, passionate women. They are dynamic. I also think the woman I know have a confidence about them that is unshakeable and they do not fear losing friends over their opinions. My one friend, in particular, is a natural leader. Her faith and confidence inspires me. I have gained much from being her friend.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Jul 28, 2017 16:27:05 GMT
I love this!!
Thank you for sharing!
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Post by femalebusiness on Jul 28, 2017 16:48:50 GMT
I LOVE me some Maxine Waters! She makes my proud that she is from my neck of the woods.
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Post by zookeeper on Jul 29, 2017 17:08:40 GMT
Older black women have always been so helpful. I think that if the world is ever going to change, that's who's going to really do it." My favorite residents over the years have always been the older black women. They love to share their experiences and are ready to impart their wisdom. Plus....Ms. Ruth made the best greens in the whole wide world! I had one of my older black residents who used to always ask to see my feet. She loved my fun colors that I always got for my pedicures. I loved her so much. She was the one who taught me to keep a warm coke ready for heart burn. Works like a charm!
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Olan
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Post by Olan on Jul 29, 2017 17:43:32 GMT
I agree with you olan. The black women that I am lucky enough to call my friends have a strength and character about them that I greatly admire. They are loving, passionate women. They are dynamic. I also think the woman I know have a confidence about them that is unshakeable and they do not fear losing friends over their opinions. My one friend, in particular, is a natural leader. Her faith and confidence inspires me. I have gained much from being her friend. That's awesome to have! I find that when I am in the company of people who look like me conversation will naturally go to politics or things we feel we can only share with each other so as a result I really cherish my more lighthearted friendships. My hobbies have also placed me in mixed crowds and I know my life is richer for it.
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Post by LiLi on Jul 29, 2017 20:46:19 GMT
Older black women have always been so helpful. I think that if the world is ever going to change, that's who's going to really do it." My favorite residents over the years have always been the older black women. They love to share their experiences and are ready to impart their wisdom. Plus....Ms. Ruth made the best greens in the whole wide world! I had one of my older black residents who used to always ask to see my feet. She loved my fun colors that I always got for my pedicures. I loved her so much. She was the one who taught me to keep a warm coke ready for heart burn. Works like a charm!
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Post by zookeeper on Jul 29, 2017 20:58:46 GMT
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Olan
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Post by Olan on Oct 23, 2019 0:49:43 GMT
For posterity when someone undoubtedly complains about the bumping threads Whatever floats your boat....
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