Author: Kintsugi

HARRIET TUBMAN KEPT PUSHING FOR CHANGE AFTER THE ‘RAILROAD’

By Starlight Williams, Associate Editor Thursday, March 10, 2022 In her nine decades (she died on this day in 1913), Tubman (pictured in 1878) became the first U.S. woman to lead an armed military raid and was a spy and nurse for the Union during the Civil War. She joined Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony in their…

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[Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore have long been favorites of mine since childhood. I have the entire Pooh’s Library collection. On Jan.1, 2022, A.A. Milne’s original Winnie-the Pooh stories entered the public domain. Although Disney’s illustrated version of Pooh is protected by copyright, the company no longer has an exclusive right to Milne’s work. – Kintsugi]…

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“I need ammunition, not a ride” — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refusing the US’s offer to get him out of Kyiv. This is the largest attack in Europe since World War II. But by invading a sovereign country in a move reminiscent of the 1939 invasion of Czechoslovakia, Putin has united most of the world against him. And…

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Honoring Black History Month: Oprah, Rihanna, Serena Williams, and more, are among some of the richest, self-made Black women in the world

Wed, February 23, 2022, 11:00 AM For every $1 the average white man in America earns, the average Black woman earns near $.69, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In honor of Black History Month, we took a look at some of the richest self-made Black women in the world, who are changing the finance…

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Ingredients: 1.5 cups all-purpose flour  1 cup granulated sugar  1/2 tsp salt  1 tsp baking soda  1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder  1/3 cup bland cooking oil (not EVOO or anything fancy, just regular oil) 1 Tbsp vinegar (plain white vinegar, again nothing fancy) 1 tsp vanilla extract  1 cup water, warm to hot but not boiling Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease or line a 9 inch round cake pan or…

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By Emily Yahr February 13, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. EST After a decade of running into countless roadblocks trying to launch a career in country music, singer-songwriter Mickey Guyton has achieved a milestone that few musicians ever will: On Sunday, she will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl in front of the biggest TV audience of the year.…

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The most important dates to remember for filing your tax return with the IRS

After significantly postponing income tax deadlines for the past two years because of the ongoing pandemic, the deadline for most taxpayers to submit a federal tax return this year is Monday, April 18, 2022.  Of the 41 states that collect income tax, most are adhering to the April 18 deadline, though there are some exceptions. Check with…

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Lucy Higgs Nichols was born into slavery in Tennessee, but during the Civil War, she managed to escape and found her way to the 23rd Indiana Infantry Regiment which was encamped nearby. She stayed with the regiment and worked as a nurse throughout the war.After the war, she moved north with the regiment and settled…

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Here’s your guide to what can and cannot be deducted on annual tax returns. By Mia Taylor January 19, 2022 At a time when legions of Americans are suddenly working from home and may remain doing so for the indefinite future, this question has likely never been more important: Can you write off your home office? The…

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National Veterans Memorial and Museum

The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military aviators in the United States Armed Forces. They overcame prejudice and segregation to become one of the most respected fighter groups in World War II. One of those brave aviators was United States Air Force General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. While attending the Tuskegee Institute, he helped train…

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By Randi Mazzella February 4, 2022 Engagement Roast Chicken Courtesy Ina Garten; adapted from Food Network) Ingredients 1 (4- to 5-pound) roasting chicken Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 lemons 1 whole head garlic, cut in half crosswise Good olive oil 2 Spanish onions, peeled and thickly sliced ½ cup dry white wine ½ cup chicken…

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Find hidden treasure in old 401(k) plans by Patricia Amend, AARP, February 9, 2022 How would you like to score your share of $1.35 trillion? As of May 2021, that’s how much money was in some 24 million 401(k) accounts left behind at previous employers, according to a study by Capitalize, a company that helps Americans…

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