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Who Created Black History Month?

Who Created Black History Month?

Every year we celebrate February as Black History Month, but how was Black History Month created? The “Father of Black History Month” was Carter G. Woodson, an American historian who is credited with creating the field of African American studies. Woodson graduated...
What is Juneteenth?

What is Juneteenth?

Today, June 19, is Juneteenth.  With the examination of racial inequality and discrimination in the United States and the focus on the “Black Lives Matter” movement, this particular Juneteenth will take on an even more meaningful place in history.  But, many...
Will The Government Shutdown Affect You?

Will The Government Shutdown Affect You?

The federal government shutdown at midnight on Saturday, January 20, 2018, because the Senate rejected a temporary spending patch that would have kept the government open as the Congress, the Senate, and White House negotiated a budget or an appropriations bill to...
Twyla Sketchley Elected to OPG Board of Directors

Twyla Sketchley Elected to OPG Board of Directors

Congratulations to Twyla Sketchley for being elected as the newest member of The Office of Public Guardian, Inc. (OPG) a/k/a BigBendOPG Board of Directors. OPG is a non-profit organization that provides court-appointed guardianship services for incapacitated adults...