We just recently decided to incorporate a monthly tribute/spotlight to a great African or African American trailblazer. The profiles will not only shed light on the lives and contributions made by these heroes, but also give us a reason to read and research brave people who have some responsibility for the opportunities that we all have today. Aside from the educational aspect, there's a great spiritual fullfillment with doing this. And, that above all, is what we must continue to cutlivate and nuture with each new generation. With that said, our first spotlight is on Maggie Lena Walker (July 15, 1867-December 15, 1934) out of Richmond, VA.
"Maggie L. Walker achieved national prominence as a businesswoman and community leader. Most notably, she was the first African American female bank founder in the United States."No doubt that we can use her innovativeness and business genius now, during these economic times! For Mrs. Maggie Walker's entire story, click the post title or copy and paste the link below.
From one of her speeches on the work that needs to be done:
“The trouble with us as a people and as individuals is that we profess with our LIPS but forget with our HANDS and our FEAR. We preach great things for the race; we read great papers concerning the race; we form great associations, leagues, and clubs for the benefit of the race—but have the most remarkable faculty for forgetting TO DO the things about which we pray, lecture, and speak.” (“If Christ Came to Washington,” 1909)
Article in the trunk:
http://www.africanamericantrailblazers.com/images/African%20American%20Trailblazers%20Profile.pdf
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