🌟 Celebrating the Legends this Black History Month 🌟

This February, let’s honor the extraordinary achievements and pivotal role of African Americans in shaping U.S. history. We pay tribute to the trailblazers like George Washington Carver, Shirley Chisholm, Frederick Douglass, Katherine Johnson, Sojourner Truth, and the countless others who broke barriers and paved the way for future generations.

Join us in celebrating a legacy of strength, courage, and endless inspiration. Let’s remember, learn, and carry forward the spirit of these heroes every day.

February is #blackhistorymonth Listen to Series 3 #blacklivesmatter✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 featuring stories of civic strife and triumph of black communities in KC. Homegrown KC is a podcast dedicated to exploring Kansas City's fascinating history and sharing stories from its rich past. It is available wherever podcasts can be found including but not limited to Audible, Amazon Music, Google Music, Pandora, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. To become a patron supporter subscribe to redcircle.com/homegrownkc or patreon.com/homegrownkc. Subscribers get access to exclusive bonus episodes featuring other local historians, archivits, and museum professionals. They also receive an item from the merchandise store valued at 5$ or less, and a shout out on every episode and social media post. Or you can give a one time donation at redcircle.com/homegrownkc or Ko-fi.com/homegrownkc. All donors will receive a shout out. And 1% of all Ko-Fi donations will go to fight climate change. To see what merchandise is available, go to zazzle.com/store/homegrown_kc_store. For more information on each topic, visit my website: homegrownkc.wordpress.com. and sign up for my monthly newsletter on my website as well. Like, follow, and subscribe to the show on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, and Youtube. Rate and Review the show where you listen, especially on Apple Podcasts. Thank you Bjorn and Joan for your continued support. Thanks also goes to Sarah McCombs for the creation of my logo; the Dear Misses for use of their song Kansas City, as the intro and outer music of the show; to local libraries; and to all my wonderful listeners. Cheers! #homegrownkc #communityhistory #stateandlocalhistory #kchistory #kcproud #historypodcast #podcastersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CoLchbfrPjl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

One of my favorite shows I enjoyed as a young boy !!!! Tina Fabrique, the voice behind the “Reading Rainbow” theme, Some might not recognize her name or her face. But for nearly four decades, Tina Fabrique's voice has been beloved by kids across the country. Reading Rainbow! Butterfly in the sky, I can go twice as high Take a look, it's in a book, A Reading Rainbow! I can go anywhere Friends to know, and ways to grow A Reading Rainbow! I can be anything Take a look, it's in a book A Reading Rainbow Reading Rainbow! Ooooooooooh. https://twitter.com/levarburton/status/1579954049058672640?s=20&t=T915ikudD3kxWJqute_vNg. #readingrainbow🌈 #levarburton #tinafabrique #pbskids #blacklivesmatter✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 #startrekthenextgeneration #blackgirlmagic #blackhistorymonth #blackhollywood #blackscholars #reading https://www.instagram.com/p/CjseGTgO6Kl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

🎉❤️ Celebrating Black History Month! ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽

~ Every February, people in the United States celebrate the history, achievements, & accomplishments of African-Americans as part of #BlackHistoryMonth

Let's take this opportunity to appreciate Black men & their excellence! 😍

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✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 IT’S BLACK HISTORY MONTH! ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼 Black history month is a time to highlight black excellence beyond slavery. All this month we will be highlighting some of the amazing black business owners that have crossed paths with the School of Glamology. Stay tuned to hear some of their stories! ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #africanamerican #bhm #bhm2020 #black365 #blackculture #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock #blackhistory #blackhistory365 #blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth2019 #blackhistorymonth2020 #blackhistorymonth2021 #blackhistorymonth6 #blackhistorymonth9 #blackhistorymonthart #blackhistorymonthedition #blackhistorymonthiseveryday #blackhistorymonthmakeup #blackhistorymonthmemes #blackhistorymonthnails #blackhistorymonthprogram #blackhistorymonthuk #blackhistorymonth✊🏾 #blacklove #blackownedbusiness #blackpower #blackwomen #melanin #melaninpoppin (at School of Glamology) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoIMaoYLfVL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

💛Celebrating those who have made impact in their communities, to their family’s legacy and for the culture ✊🏾✊🏼✊🏽✊🏿🖤 #blackhistorymonth #2023 https://www.instagram.com/p/CoH7HP9LD1K/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

🌸 Grace. Elegance. Strength. Diligence. Determination. History. We celebrate those that paved the way for what's called freedom for many today. The rights we have, the sacrifice they've made to get many of us to where we are today. Keep standing up for what's right- never stop fighting the good fight. ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 ••• #Black #BlackHistoryMonth #blackhistory #virginbeautybyaoleon #virginbeautymagazine #magazine #quote #instagram #insta #motivation #love #women #lifestyle #fashion #style #beauty #beautiful #winter #life #lifequote #instadaily #instagood #instafollow #instalikes #photo #dream #girls #wordstoliveby https://www.instagram.com/p/CoHwgFjLBA8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Black History Month Loading Screens

HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTHH✊🏾✊🏾

I made these for any of my fellow black brothers and sisters or anyone else who want to represent or spread awareness through your game so here's some loading screens!!

Ill also have some more going out next week! 

EACH WEEK IN FEBRUARY THERE WILL BE AT LEAST 7 LOADING SCREEN VARIATIONS 

Remember only one at a time boo✊🏾💋

pay attention to the colors cuz these ain’t in order lol

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Only a few days left before the rest of America ends #Blackhistorymonth. For Black people every day is Black History. WHAT KIND IF HISTORY DID YOU MAKE? #Blacklivesmatter✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 #Blackfemaleartist #Blackheroes #Blackhistoryfacts #Blackherosmatter #Blackbusibesses #pencilartwork #blackandwhitedrawing #poster #educational (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaS3MFnPhBi/?utm_medium=tumblr

Today marks the 79th birthday of the legendary icon, #BobMarley.

Though he departed from us far too early, his profound wisdom lives on through timeless songs that continue to inspire and resonate with audiences worldwide.

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In honor of Black History month. They are all hand Embroidered and the hair is hand beaded. With painted eyes. Moonbaydesigns🌙 #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #blacklivesmatter #blacklivesmatter✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 #embroiderydesign #embroideryportrait #beadwork #quiltwork #eyes @moonbaydesigns @madinahagberg @dmc_embroidery @jameskoenig_ https://www.instagram.com/p/CaSfjM6rB_H/?utm_medium=tumblr

New website coming soon… 🗣🗣🗣 HAPPY #BLACKHISTORYMONTH 💚❤️🖤 🌼Hey community, let’s rise TF UP this season OK? Let’s turn tf up this month. Who gives af about an algorithm let’s embrace community, let’s post what we want freely, let’s embrace black joy and celebrate the bright and shinning ULTRALIGHT BEAMS that we are! 👑 We are the original code the original DNA and pure ROYALTY! No system can keep us down, suppressed, depressed or OPPRESSED! REMEMBER WHO TF YOU ARE. 🗣 “Y’all be weak in the knees - STAND UP.” 🤣 But YOU have to make the choice to rise no matter that the external circumstance may look like! YOU have to make the choice to drop your ego and resistance and choose to give and serve to our community! So many people are concerned about finances and the material right now.. but GUESS WHAT?!? Showing love is FREE! Let’s spread love and BE the light that society so desperately needs right now! 🌼 #artbybrette This piece is currently at @oakstop gallery! . . . . #nojusticenopeace #noracistpolice #sayhername #blacklivesmatter✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 #thisisamerica #icantbreathe #georgefloyd #blm #blackpower #imblackandimproud #whitesilenceisviolence #sayitloud #blacklivesmatter #stopracism #blackwomen #justiceforfloyd #riot #georgefloydprotest #sayhisname #illustration #illustrations #drawing #painting #paintings #peace #protest #blackwomenmatter #blackartists (at Oakstop) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZcpvBDvak8/?utm_medium=tumblr

We are each other's harvest; we are each other's business; we are each other's magnitude and bond.💞 #blackhistorymonth #alllivesmatter✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 #blacklivesmatter #bhm #biggerthanyesterday #universe #alllove https://www.instagram.com/p/CZd4NksKzaG/?utm_medium=tumblr

Just something to really think on. #blm #blacklivesmatter✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 #blackhistorymonth https://www.instagram.com/p/CL3oOmeJTET/?igshid=1umhd31a542sb