Freedom To The Slaves~The Emancipation Proclamation

We all celebrate June 19th with a parade, good food and good friends. When I was young, we would attend the parade and head to Rosewood Park for good music and the gathering of many people. I want to share ten facts about the Emancipation Proclamation as you remember and celebrate the day. 1. Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation twice. Sept. 22, 1862 and Jan. … Continue reading Freedom To The Slaves~The Emancipation Proclamation

May Is National Stroke Month

May is stroke month. There are some tips and information to share about strokes. *Every 40 seconds someone has a stroke *One out of six people will suffer a stroke in his or her lifetime *Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. *Stroke is the number five cause of death in the U.S. Despite the statistics, many people do not think of … Continue reading May Is National Stroke Month

Community Reading Academy

Great news for the summer.  In the month of June there will be a Community Reading Academy-Summer Reading Program, at St.James Baptist Church.  Please see the attachment below  for information regarding this free program.  Space is limited so get your child enrolled as soon as possible. #community #education #reading #summer #ujimamagazine #SJBC Posted by Mary Linnen Embrace Your Community Continue reading Community Reading Academy

[New Post] Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Can Academy

After all the hard work over the years, Austin Can Academy has its first certificate program! On January 20th, 20 students were accepted into the Certified Nursing Assistant program (CNA), a partnership with Austin Community College (ACC), and 30 students into the VChain Solutions Supply Chain program. These 50 students are taking advantage of an opportunity that will complement their high school diploma, and allow … Continue reading [New Post] Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Can Academy