About Black History Magazine

The First Black History Magazine

Dear Readers

As the great writer George Santayana once said, ‘Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.’ But the lessons of history need not always be so ominous. History can enlighten us, challenge us, and change us. Through history we can learn of the successes of a people, of the perceptions and values of different generations, and of their dreams for the future. History expands the boundaries of our self-knowledge, and inspires our efforts to grow and become more humane.

Of course, I want this magazine to survive and prevail in telling the stories of the Black experience in this country and the world. But. I also want it to be a part of feeding more people, of housing more people, of healing and of helping the many who stand in need but for our efforts.

This effort is dedicated to those who dare to believe in themselves and in the possibility to do great things.

To the spirit of faith that we all possess
To my mother and father who believe and finally, to my best friends J.C. and God for the power to love and create.

We prevail.

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LETTERS

It was delightful speaking with you about the “First Annual Black History Lifetime Achievement Awards”. NYNEX was proud to be a part of this premier endeavor, honoring Dr. Alvin Poussaint, and we hope that this event will be continued. We are fully supportive of the goal of raising social, cultural and political awareness.

Our corporate check for $1,500 is enclosed with our best wishes for the continued success of Black History.

Suzanne A. DuBose
Executive Director
Philanthropy and Fuondation
NYNEX Corporation

It was a pleasure meeting you at the CEBA Awards Dinner in New York! I hope things are going fine for you with the publication, sales up, headaches down! Keep up the great work, ’cause I’m with you!

Marc P. Joyner
Brooklyn, NY

I am interested in obtaining past, current and future issues of Black History Is No Mystery . Please send the necessary information and subscription form, I will fill this out and return it along with a check for the yearly subscription.

Glenda B. Allen
Kansas City, MO

I was in Boston attending a conference, and someone had a copy of your Premiere Issue. I was most excited when I saw it. However, the young man had left the hotel and I was not able to get a copy. Please let me know how to obtain a copy of that issue. I am also enclosing a check and subscription form.

Joanna Lee
Trenton, NJ

Thanks for sharing your excellent magazine with us. I will subscribe and share with my school.

Asante Sana,
Lola Y. Franklin

I want to subscribe to Black History is No Mystery to help educate myself and others about the rich history and promising future of African-Americans. I will share it with other teachers in my (predominantly white) area, and use it as a tool in working with students with African heritage and all others. I also request information on “Diversity Clubs”. Is there a mission statement?

I am a white, female guidance counselor over 50. We have an Institute for the Healing of Racism in our area. Your work should have many healing effects for all people. Thanks for taking on this work!

Julie W. Swan
Peterborough, NH

Theresa A. Boles
Stoughton, MA

I read the magazine, and I really found it interesting. I especially enjoyed the article which featured Du Bois’ comments on Lincoln. I have decided to subscribe so that I can keep up with your future efforts.

Please keep in touch. I wish you even more success in the future.

Angela K. Dorn
Mayer, Brown & Platt
Chicago, IL

Dear Mr. Singleton:

sI have read your publications in your magazine Black History Magazine.” I think it is a great magazine and has good potentials. I was so impressed when I learned that there was a magaine for African Americans that gets down to the point ab out our black leasders and successful blacks also. I hope that your magazine has great success and i wil tell many people aboaut it. I hope that your magazine will receive a lot of response for sponsorship. Keep up the good work.

Sincerely,

Denise M. Williams
October 7, 1993

Enclosed is my check for a one year’s subscription to Black History Magazine. It was my pleasure meeting and talking with you on Amtrak, Tuesday evening, September 13, 1994.
I have only been able to peruse through the magaine at this point and will reserve comment at this time. However, I am interested in your magaine’s distribution in the Philadelphia area because I have not seen it anywhere.

Congratulations and best wishes for continued success.

Sincerely,
John H. Jones
September 14, 1994

Phyllis Stevens
8/13/93

Bill,
Are you printin anything to mark the historic vote in South Africa and how it relates to Black Americans?

Kelley C. Chunn

Best Wishes and success!
Sincerely,
Patrick Colonna
11/2/94

Helen Jordan
April 19, 1995

Sharna a. Small
Manager, PLrivate Carrier Services

Thanks for sharing your magazine with me during our meeting in Boston. I find it to be mostly intellectually refreshing.

As a young, black Caribbean man, I believe Black History can help me to better understand Black Americans–their past and future contributions to the development of this society.

Enclosed is my personal cheque to cover the cost of a subscription for one year.

If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Donville O. Inniss
Roosevelt Island, NY

Thank you for your tremendously motivational talk t the Career Paths interns. You are an inspiration to all the students, but especially to those who are aspiring business people.

You energized everyone with your message that with a good idea, hard work, and a little help from your family and friends you can achieve e quote a lot. Your own accomplishments illustrate that message beautifully.

I wish you continued success with Black History Magazine.

Sincerely,
Deborah Porter,
Director
Career Paths
Chestnut Hill, MA

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

What more can I say? Computer Learning Center’s Jobs and Careers Fair was a great success, thank s in a large part to your presence here at the school on behalf of Black History Is No Mystery.

More than 60 junior students attended your exceptionally well received two-hour panel discussion, “What makes a good employee?” They were universally interested–no, enthralled–with what you had to share with them. My experience with our students is that they are reasonably confident that they can master the technical side, but they are universally curious about “Who am I in the corporate world” and “How does it all work?” Your time with them went a long way to answering those questions.

Representatives of twenty companies also attended the Jobs Fair, and met with 175 networking and job-seeking graduates and students. The comments from company representatives, graduates and students. The comments from company representatives, graduates and students have been overwhelmingly positive.

Thank you again for your participation.

Richard Minton, Director
Career Services and Curriculum Development
Computer Learning Center
Somerville, MA

I’d like to receive a copy of your magazine to review before deciding whether to subscribe to it or not. Also I’m a prisoner and wonder whether you are able to provide a discount since my funds are scarce.

Ormond L. Wimberly, Jr.
Lansing, KS

God bless the editors and people who are so insightful to keep this magazine on the market.

James Heflin
Waltham, MA

Stephen B. Turner
The Gillette Company
Boston, MA

Please mail me free of charge specimen copy of Black History magazine with sucsription rates. I read your name and address on page 1095 of the 1994 National Directory of Addresses and telephone numbers. Yours respectfully

Phillop L. Harrison
Nov 3, 1993

Enclosed is my check for a one year’s subscription to Black History Magazine. It was my pleasure meeting and talking with you on Amtrak, Tuesday evening, September 13, 1994.
I have only been able to peruse through the magaine at this point and will reserve comment at this time. However, I am interested in your magaine’s distribution in the Philadelphia area because I have not seen it anywhere.

Congratulations and best wishes for continued success.

Sincerely,
John H. Jones
September 14, 1994

I’m sending a check for $16.00 so I can become a subscriber to your magazine. I heard about your magazine earlier this year from a friend and I’m looking forward to receiving the current copy in the mail. I am a black woman who just recently graduated form the University of Massachusetts at boston with a degree in History. I think your magazine would be a vital addition to the publications I already receive. Thank you for starting such an important periodical.

Tavia Lee Glenn
4/17/94

It was geat to meet you at our A-plus Regional Conference in cambridge Ma last year. enclosed is the picture I promised you with our Mid-Hudson Chapter A-Plus. buffalo Soldier, Sanders Matthews. the Mid Hudson chapter has a Baffalo soldier Scholarship Fund Started and is the driving force to get the Negro League baseball stamp issued.

In April of ’95 we will be holding our A-Plus National Conference in Washington,D.C. I hope to see you there. If you need any information let me know.

Good luck,
Larry and May Ann Green