Celebrating National Buffalo Soldiers Day!

 

July 28th to honor the formation of the first regular, all-Black peacetime army regiments in the U.S. Army in 1866. Designated by Congress and first proclaimed by President George H.W. Bush in 1992, the day remembers the bravery and service of these frontier soldiers. [1, 2, 3] (Mil.com)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_Soldier

Happy Juneteenth!

 

Today we commemorate Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and enforced the Emancipation Proclamation, bringing freedom to the last remaining enslaved people in the Confederacy. 

Juneteenth is a time to celebrate freedom, honor the resilience and contributions of Black Americans, and reflect on our continued work to build a more just and equitable nation.

Congressman Garamendi on Juneteenth

Let Freedom Ring - Troy Davis

Phillip R. Bell Events: You’re invited to Atty Cheyenne Bell's 19th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament & BBQ (August 30, 2025)

 

LOOKING FOR ALL MY GOLFERS! 

We invite you to join us Saturday, August 30th for Attorney Cheyenne Bell's 19th annual Memorial Golf Tournament!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 22nd

Lake Chabot Golf Course, Oakland Ca

• 7:00am - Registration

• 8:00am - Shot Gun Start!

• BBQ Lunch and cocktail reception

Entry Fee - Best Ball Format

💥Individual - $160

💥Foursome - $640

💥Hole Sponsorship - $300

💥Luncheon only (not playing) - $50 donation

The annual tournament of the year has your name on it! See you there!💥

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Click above link to register or for more info!

Phillip R. Bell  (510) 708-2013, prbell2000@gmail.com

History of the Rosenwald Schools - Claiborne Parish!

 

Article taken from the Guardian Journal - February 2025

Above building shows 4th & 5th grade classroom on left and 6th & 7th grade classroom on the right.

Celebrating Juneteenth!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7UaaAyPqPY 

(What is Juneteenth and Why Does it Matter: A Short History

Daddy's Father, Grandparents and Siblings (Post inspired by Belinda, Dad's oldest grand)!

Union Bell

 

Tom Bell Sr, Dad's father

     

        

Grandma Liza Pace James,
Dad's maternal grandmother

Grandpa George Bell 

Grandma Mollie Bell

Uncle John, Aunt Ethel, Aunt Jo Ollie (Dad's step sister) and Uncle Willie T

Aunt Ruthell

 

Uncle Tom, Aunt Sue, Tommie III & Joseph

 

Uncle Porter

Aunt Alice & Uncle Anthony

Black History Month!

 

                   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuiTUYpYyGU&t=3s (Evidence Of Slavery)

                    https://www.nysm.nysed.gov/exhibitions/ongoing/black-capital-harlem-1920s-0

 https://berootedco.com/pages/black-history-month-trivia?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=FM%20%7C%202-01-05&utm_id=FM%20%7C%202-01-05&_kx=DrhlLCLSVa9UFDqynZw18MtJI8VsfwQhTyFfYhoL6oY.R5qikx

The Stono Rebellion: Crash Course Black American History #6

The Germantown Petition Against Slavery: Crash Course Black American His...

Slave Codes: Crash Course Black American History #4

Elizabeth Key: Crash Course Black American History #3

Slavery in the American Colonies: Crash Course Black American History #2

The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Crash Course Black American History #1

Crash Course Black American History Preview

A Better Life for Their Children: A Rosenwald Schools Journey - Andrew F...

A video sharing information about the Rosenwald Schools built in the south for African American students starting in the 20's. Fascinating story that has been discussed by Jean and Glen recently. Glen is currently reading the book by the above name. Our family members attended the Rosenwald school below. The picture below shows Jean, Mattie, Vata and several cousins and friends at the school in Mt Sinai. 

Some years ago Jean submitted a copy of this picture to the curator of the Ford Museum in Homer and it was placed in a book compiled by the museum. 

Above pic from Ford Museum book

Dorothy Brown is Aunt Mollie's daughter. Aunt Mollie was our grandfather's sister. Florine is Uncle Porter's daughter (Daddy's brother). Lou Bell (AKA Lou Vata :)), W.C.Birch is Wayne's cousin. Esther Brown is Dorothy's sister and AKA Pudding. Mattie Mae :), Mildred James is Daddy's first cousin on his mother's side. Second Row: Doris Bell is Uncle Porter's daughter. Theo Hay is Mama's cousin, Shedrick Hay's daughter. Ferdinand Bell is Uncle Porter's son. Geneva Bell is Uncle Robert's daughter. Uncle Robert was our grandfather's brother. Joseph James is Daddy's first cousin on his mom's side. and Jean Ethel Bell Kendrick who made this history lesson possible. :)

Celebrating Juneteenth!

 

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/juneteenth-name-origin-story-behind-holiday-title/#

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i29pjSIRr88

Freedom Fund Luncheon Awards - April 20, 2024 - Videos/More Pics

 

Videos from NAACP Freedom Fund Luncheon!

Click above link for videos from Award Luncheon.

https://bellgram2019.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-random-pics.html (More pics from Luncheon posted here.) 

 

Beverly, Billie, Candice, Ishmael, Carl, Roni, Ursula, Isaiah, Alijah, Angel, Aaliyah & Rev Donna
at NAACP ceremony honoring Roni - April 20, 2024

  

Above flowers from Isaiah, Ishmael, Angel & Alijah to Ursula

Above flowers to Roni