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Reverend Major Jealous “Father” Divine in Harlem

Father Divine (c. 1876 – September 10, 1965), also known as Reverend M. J. Divine, was an African American spiritual leader  from about 1907 until his death. His full self-given name was Reverend Major Jealous Divine, and he was also known as “the Messenger” early in his life. Continue reading

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Blind NY Governor From Harlem

New York Governor David Paterson, seen here on May 04, 2008 ... 
As a young man, David Paterson never looked for dropped change because he didn’t want people to see a blind man crawling on the floor for nickels and dimes. He didn’t use a white cane, either: it would make him a target in his New York City (Harlem) neighborhood. Continue reading