Lanae Lumsden
Chuck Cooper, A Pittsburgh Legend
If you have been following my Black History posts you may have notice several amazing firsts that originated in our city. Here is another to add to the list. Actually, this man has several...
Freedom House – The First EMT’s
Not long ago if a person was in need of dire medical care the only way to get to the hospital was to take yourself or ride in the back of a police wagon....
Roberto Clemente, Steelers and Opera
Most Pittsburghers know who Teenie Harris is, but did you know his brother was legend in Pittsburgh history as well? William "Woogie" Harris was instrumental in the Pittsburgh we know today. He was a...
3 Black Women You Should Know
With millions of Black Women doing amazing things now and through out history there is no way to ever narrow down a proper top list. Instead I am going to share with you 3...
Allegheny County’s Black Founders
Originally our fair county was at one time Westmoreland County. So you can imagine in an age of horse and buggy transportation being so spread out was not very convenient when it came to...
Slaves In Pittsburgh
One of the cornerstones of Black History education is Slavery. It's the one thing you can pretty much guarantee that will make it in a history book. However even with almost universal coverage in...
PMB Celebrates Black History Month
Get ready because for the next month I am going to fill you brain with facts, stories and reflections on Black History. Let's form a habit over the next four weeks so that when...
Slavery and My Family Tree
December 2 is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. This day was dedicated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1986. I thought about how to approach writing about this. Should I give...
Top 5 Developmental Toys for 2017
If you follow my posts (I hope you do!), you may have read that my youngest son has Autism. Which means we go to a lot of therapy, and it is fun! They have...
DIY for National Healthy Skin Month
November is National Healthy Skin Month and it’s the perfect time of the year to take a moment to reevaluate your skincare routine. Winter weather and drying indoor heat can cause anyone to have...