Our History, August 5

Posted on August 5, 2010 by The Soul Brother
  • James Augustine Healy the first African-American Roman Catholic priest and first African-American bishop in the United States (the archdiocese of Portland, MA) died on this day.
  • Today in 1960, Burkina Faso (Upper Volta) in western Africa was granted its independence from the French. 
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An observer to the world. I have a unique view of the world and want to share it. It's all in love from the people of the "blues". Love, Knowledge, and Sharing amongst all is the first steps towards solving all the problems amongst humanity.
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