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02/03/2026

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02/01/2026

We’re honoring the life and legacy of Gladys Mae West 💜

A brilliant mathematician whose work helped lay the foundation for modern GPS, Gladys Mae West changed the world in ways most of us rely on every single day, often without knowing her name. Her mathematical models made it possible for GPS technology to accurately map the Earth, shaping navigation, transportation, healthcare, emergency response, and so much more.

Her passing is a reminder of how often Black women’s genius has powered global innovation while remaining unseen. Today, we name her. We honor her. And we give her flowers for a legacy that will continue guiding the world forward.

May her life inspire future generations of Black women and girls to see themselves as scientists, innovators, and builders of what’s next.

02/01/2026

It’s the 100th year of Black History Month, and we’re celebrating US! Our breakthroughs 🧠🩺. Our healing 💪🏾💙. Our joy 😊. Our wellness wins – big and small 🌱✨. From medical milestones to everyday self-care, our health is Black history in real time. ✊🏾✨

At BlackDoctor, we honor the legacy of our resilience while uplifting the progress we’re making together – because prioritizing our health and wellness is powerful, communal, and revolutionary 🔥🖤.

💬Drop a wellness win you’re proud of – or tag someone who inspires you to take care of yourself 👇🏾✨ 🤎✨

01/25/2026

Since the loss of my child, grief is now a permanent resident. Some days I find a kind of solace to simply sit quietly with my grief.

01/25/2026

If you’re the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a service member who died in the line of duty, or the survivor of a Veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness, you may be able to get a tax-free monetary benefit called VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). Find out if you can get VA benefits or compensation by visiting: https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/survivor-compensation/dependency-indemnity-compensation/

01/25/2026

Friendship breakups don’t always get the space they deserve… but the grief is real. ❤️‍🩹

This week, we’re holding space for the connections we’ve lost, the boundaries we’ve set, and the growth that came with both. 🫂💛

01/20/2026

Remembering the Dream: Alexandria Keeps Living Dr. King’s Legacy Through LOCAL Firsthand Voices

As Alexandria continues to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., today, we wanted to mention a few local leaders with the power of lived experience—reminding new generations that history is not abstract, but personal.

Last February, the Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria 21 (CCNA), in partnership with Goodwin Living, hosted a moving Black History Month program featuring eyewitnesses to one of the most pivotal moments in American history: the 1963 March on Washington and Dr. King’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech.

The event brought together a diverse audience, including local high school students, to hear directly from individuals who stood on the National Mall that day—more than 250,000 strong—when Dr. King addressed the nation from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Among those sharing memories was local educator and CCNA board member Gwen Day-Fuller, who recalled the atmosphere of unity and purpose that defined the march.

“There were people from all walks of life,” recalled Day-Fuller. “You could hear singing. You could see movie stars, Lena Horne and Harry Belafonte, political people, and everyday people. It was just a wonderful experience.”

What brought her there that day? After reading Dr. King’s speeches, including “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”, Day-Fuller, like so many others, felt galvanized and recognized the significance of the moment and what it meant for the country as a whole.

“We were all there fighting for jobs, fighting to end racism and segregation,” she said. “Some of his speeches were soft and some were not. He was really telling us what we needed to do in our country.”

Former FBI Special Agent Mark Raabe also spoke about the extraordinary convergence of events surrounding the march, noting the national tension of the era and the significance of the civil rights leaders’ decision to move forward despite uncertainty. Assigned to the crowd that day, Raabe remembered the gathering as peaceful, focused, and profoundly inspiring.

“When Dr. King finished his speech,” Raabe reflected, “there was no way you could walk away without feeling that change was going to come.”

For Day-Fuller, the message is as important today as it was in 1963.

“Every little bit that we do helps us,” she said. “I’m hopeful that young people learn from what has happened in the past—and that they’ll help lead us where we still need to go.”

As Alexandria reflects on Dr. King’s legacy amid a complex and challenging national moment, events like these serve as a reminder: the dream lives on when stories are shared, voices are heard, and history is passed hand to hand.

Original story in comments.

01/20/2026

Wishing you a meaningful Martin Luther King Jr. Day


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01/20/2026

As we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. we’re lifting up a Shero who refuses to let his work or his sacrifice be reduced to a moment in time.

Bernice King carries the legacy forward with courage and clarity. As a global thought leader, minister, and CEO of The King Center, she continues to speak truth to power, challenge injustice, and remind us that Dr. King’s legacy is not something to be remembered once a year, it is something to be lived every day.

In her own words, she recently offered a powerful reminder for this moment:

“Hateful, power-driven, perverted ideology won’t overcome us. We will overcome it with strategic, courageous, love-infused coalition building, communication, organized action, and community care.”

This is what living the legacy looks like.
Not silence but courage.
Not nostalgia but action.
Not individualism but community care.

May we honor Dr. King by doing the work, together. 💜

01/18/2026

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01/12/2026

Lois Ann Diggs was born on December 18, 1941, in Alexandria, VA. She was the third oldest and only daughter of eight children born to the union of the late Mabel and Julian Diggs. She passed away peacefully at home on January 05, 2026, lovingly surrounded by family. Lois grew up in the “Seminary”...

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