Black History Corner

The Sweetheart Optimistic and honest.

- Adelaide Abdur-Rahman

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18

Aquarius - Sweet personality. Very independent. Inventive and intelligent. Friendly and loyal. Can seem unemotional. Can be a bit rebellious. Very stubborn, but original and unique. Attractive on the inside and out. Eccentric personality.Garnet is the stone for the month of January Jewelry from Egypt dating back as far as 3100 B.C. contained garnet stones. It was believed garnet would protect its wearer from enemies and could illuminate the darkness. Noah reportedly used a garnet lantern to illuminate the ark and guide it safely through the darkness of night. According to legend, East Indiana rubbed garnet on themselves to obtain glowing qualities. Garnet is to symbolize happiness and deep enduring friendships and to spark creativity. Garnet is believed to rid the body of negative energy and emotions. It is thought to stimulate the desire and fortitude that it takes to connect to decisions. Native American tribes believed garnet had medicinal powers. They also used garnet in jewelry and to decorate shields, dream catchers and many other items.

January 20

With more self-reliance, you are assured of success. Work honestly and diligently, and you will find happiness and pleasure in your work. March and November are the months to begin important business. Tuesdays and Saturdays are your most favorable days.

1830 (Otetiani) (Sagoyewatha) Red Jacket, a Seneca chief, dies in Seneca Village, Buffalo, NY.

1847 William R. Pettiford, a minister (16th Street Baptist Church) and founder of the Alabama Penny Savings Bank, was born in Granville County, NC.

1874 Elijah J. McCoy is awarded patent 146,697 for a steam lubricator.

1888 Huddie ‘Leadbelly’ Ledbetter, a blues singer known as the king of the 12-string guitarist, is born in Mooringsport, LA.

1895 Eva Jessye, a coral director on the original production of Porgy and Bess, was born in Coffeyville, KS.