John Jones (1816-1879): A Pioneer of Black Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Advocacy On November 3, 1816, Granddaddy John Jones was born on a plantation in Greene County, North Carolina, marking the birth of a warrior who would play a pivotal role in the fight for African-American rights and become one of Chicago’s most celebrated black entrepreneurs.Continue reading “Happy Impact Day, Granddaddy John Jones”
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Happy Birthday to My Great Uncle William Whipper
Station Master of the Underground Railroad and Father of Non Violent Protest William Whipper was a station master/Conductor of the Underground Railroad in Philadelphia, PA. He raised my 3rd great grandfather James Whipper Purnell as his son. James Whipper Purnell married the daughter of Absalom Shadd, Julia, who was also from an Underground Railroad family.Continue reading “Happy Birthday to My Great Uncle William Whipper”
We Love More Dr.Bruce 