Ralph Ellison, writer and winner of the National Book Award in 1953 for "Invisible Man."
Scott Joplin, known for his compositions "The Entertainer" and "Maple Leaf Rag," was one of the most influential ragtime artist of his era. Born during the Reconstruction period on Nov. 24, 1868, Joplin was raised in rural, eastern Texas.
Josephine Baker was the first black female entertainer to transcend race in both the United States and Europe. She began her career as a singer, dancer, actress and comedian at the age of 13 when she appeared on Broadway and went on to perform for 50 more years, becoming one of the most prominent artistic figures of the early twentieth century.
Althea Gibson, the first black allowed to play tennis at the U.S. National Championships and the first to win the French championships.
Sixteen-year-old junior Kadiatu Kamara wears a white-gold band on the ring finger of her left hand as a constant reminder - since last year, she has been a married woman.
Freshman Christina Zou performs on a piano for parents and peers at Magnet Arts Night on Friday, Feb. 11.
Silver Chips reporter Emily-Kate Hannapel eyes her food with suspicion at the Outback Steak House in Aspen Hill.
Students buy food from vending machines along Blair Boulevard.
InToneNation performs "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" at Magnet Arts Night on February 11.
Freshman Christina Zou performs on a piano for parents and peers at Magnet Arts Night on Friday, Feb. 11.
A battle to the death: Rosen the carnivore vs. Hannapel the vegetarian.
New liquid products are sold in Blair's vending machines after the new inventory change.
Blair's vending-machine sales fell sharply after the introduction of new, healthier snacks earlier this year. In response to the low sales, Monumental Vending and Midlantic Vending companies altered their contracts with Blair, according to Principal Phillip Gainous.
Greenbury Logan was a black soldier who fought for Texan independence in the Battle of Concepción and the siege of Bexar. Born into slavery in 1799, Logan was eventually freed by his white father, David Logan. He then moved to Mississippi, where he married Judah Duncan, with whom he had five children.
With 51 percent of all Jews marrying outside of their faith, interfaith marriage between Jews and Christians is becoming much more common. Couples in this position are forced to make many important decisions, not only about their own religion but about the faith of their children as well. To help with these dilemmas, the Interfaith Families Project (IFFP) was founded as an organization to encourage the exploration of both Judaism and Christianity. According to past Spiritual Director Julia Jarvis, IFFP is the largest Jewish-Christian Sunday School in the country, with over 80 families in attendance each week.
Although on his own turf at the steakhouse, Rosen is forced to back down.
Langston Hughes, influential poet and essayist.
Langston Hughes became one of the most influential poets in American history with his extremely poignant poetry that described the lives of blacks during the early twentieth century. He was born in Joplin, Missouri in 1902 and by eighth grade, was already writing poetry. His father hoped his son would pursue a more financially rewarding career, however, so Hughes went to Columbia University to study engineering. He soon dropped out and published his first book of poetry called "The Negro Speaks of Rivers."
Trace the form of a shirt onto a piece of construction paper and cut it out. Next, trace the shape of a pocket on a piece of construction paper and cut it out. Make sure the pocket is large enough to fit your "pocket pal."
The White House, just a short walk away from McPherson Square
Nine Blair students were selected as 2004-2005 Presidential Scholars award candidates. These students represent half of all MCPS candidates, according to the MCPS Bulletin.
The Woodmoor Bakery across the street from Blair has a delicious selection of Valentine's Day treats.
Barami within distance of the Farragut West Metro station
Araminta Ross, born in Maryland around 1820, worked both as a house slave and a field worker for a family in Dorchester County. Ross was an advocate for slaves' rights and was even hit at one point by a brick while protecting a fellow field worker. As a result, Ross had to deal with a condition that sent her into bouts of deep sleep, presumably narcolepsy, for the rest of her life. In 1844, Ross married John Tubman and took his last name while changing her first to Harriet.
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