Madam C.J. Walker was born on a cotton plantation in Louisiana and became wealthy after inventing a line of African American hair care products. She established Madame C.J. Walker Laboratories and was known for her philanthropy. https://www.biography.com/inventor/madam-cj-walker
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Madam C.J. Walker was born on a cotton plantation in Louisiana and became wealthy after inventing a line of African American hair care products. She established Madame C.J. Walker Laboratories and was known for her philanthropy. https://www.biography.com/inventor/madam-cj-walker
Tomorrow (Thursday 2/11) is the Lady Falcons’ first playoff game against Worthing high school! The game will be at Royal High school gym @7pm. Please join us in supporting the team as they embark on their playoff journey! 🎉🎉🎉
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Playoffs
ORDER NOW! RHS Valentine's Day Bouquet Orders Deadline is TODAY, Wednesday, 2/10/2021. Visit http://bit.ly/3jAw9MU to place your order.
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ORDER NOW! RHS Valentine's Day Bouquet Orders Deadline is TODAY, Wednesday, 2/10/2021. Visit http://bit.ly/3jAw9MU to place your order.
Black History Month: Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to the House of Representatives in 1968. She was the first female candidate for president of the United States. https://www.history.com/topics/us-politics/shirley-chisholm
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Black History Month: Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to the House of Representatives in 1968. She was the first female candidate for president of the United States. https://www.history.com/topics/us-politics/shirley-chisholm
Black History Month: Hiram Rhodes Revels was the first African American ever elected to the U.S. Senate. He represented the state of Mississippi from February 1870 to March 1871. https://www.biography.com/political-figure/hiram-r-revels
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Black History Month: Hiram Rhodes Revels was the first African American ever elected to the U.S. Senate. He represented the state of Mississippi from February 1870 to March 1871. https://www.biography.com/political-figure/hiram-r-revels
Tomorrow is Safer Internet Day! Here are 5 tips for staying safe on the internet with your kids. Try them out! 😊
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Internet safety
On April 5, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. He led the league in stolen bases that season and was named Rookie of the Year. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/jackie-robinson
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On April 5, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. He led the league in stolen bases that season and was named Rookie of the Year. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/jackie-robinson
Black History Month: George Washington Carver developed 300 derivative products from peanuts among them cheese, milk, coffee, flour, ink, dyes, plastics, wood stains, soap, linoleum, medicinal oils and cosmetics. https://www.biography.com/scientist/george-washington-carver
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Black History Month: George Washington Carver developed 300 derivative products from peanuts among them cheese, milk, coffee, flour, ink, dyes, plastics, wood stains, soap, linoleum, medicinal oils and cosmetics. https://www.biography.com/scientist/george-washington-carver
REMINDER! Monday, February 8 is a student holiday (Staff Professional Day). Enjoy your day off!
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REMINDER! Monday, February 8 is a student holiday (Staff Professional Day). Enjoy your day off!
Boys & Girls Club of Houston is offering "The COVID-19 Vaccine: Ask the Experts" sessions on Feb. 10 at 6pm (Spanish - https://5il.co/peij) and Feb. 11 at 6pm (English - https://5il.co/peii) to answer your questions. The sessions will be available at www.facebook.com/bgchouston.
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Boys & Girls Club of Houston is offering "The COVID-19 Vaccine: Ask the Experts" sessions on Feb. 10 at 6pm (Spanish - https://5il.co/peij) and Feb. 11 at 6pm (English - https://5il.co/peii) to answer your questions. The sessions will be available at www.facebook.com/bgchouston.
“Winning is a habit. Watch your thoughts, they become your beliefs. Watch your beliefs, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character.” -- Vince Lombardi
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“Winning is a habit. Watch your thoughts, they become your beliefs. Watch your beliefs, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character.” -- Vince Lombardi
Black History Month: Thurgood Marshall was the first African American ever appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. He was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson and served on the court from 1967 to 1991. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/thurgood-marshall
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Black History Month: Thurgood Marshall was the first African American ever appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. He was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson and served on the court from 1967 to 1991. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/thurgood-marshall
Black History Month: Before Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin, who was arrested nine months prior for not giving up her bus seat to white passengers. https://www.biography.com/activist/claudette-colvin
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Black History Month: Before Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin, who was arrested nine months prior for not giving up her bus seat to white passengers. https://www.biography.com/activist/claudette-colvin
REMINDER! The award-winning Royal SkillsUSA team partnered with Scentsy to create a virtual fundraiser. A percentage of the sales from anything ordered from the fundraiser page will go to the RISD SkillsUSA team. Visit https://bit.ly/3oR1f3S to place your order today!
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REMINDER! The award-winning Royal SkillsUSA team partnered with Scentsy to create a virtual fundraiser. A percentage of the sales from anything ordered from the fundraiser page will go to the RISD SkillsUSA team. Visit https://bit.ly/3oR1f3S to place your order today!
Congratulations to RHS Assistant Principal Jorge Garza, winner of the 2021 Homerun Derby!
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Congratulations to RHS Assistant Principal Jorge Garza, winner of the 2021 Homerun Derby!
Congratulations to RHS Assistant Principal Jorge Garza, winner of the 2021 Homerun Derby!
Black History Month: John Mercer Langston was the first Black man to become a lawyer when he passed the bar in Ohio in 1854, and later became one of the first African Americans elected to public office. https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/16682
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Black History Month: John Mercer Langston was the first Black man to become a lawyer when he passed the bar in Ohio in 1854, and later became one of the first African Americans elected to public office. https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/16682
Each day this month we will share a post in honor of Black History Month. Jack Johnson became the first African American man to hold the World Heavyweight Champion boxing title in 1908. He held onto the belt until 1915. https://www.biography.com/people/jack-johnson-9355980
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Each day this month we will share a post in honor of Black History Month. Jack Johnson became the first African American man to hold the World Heavyweight Champion boxing title in 1908. He held onto the belt until 1915. https://www.biography.com/people/jack-johnson-9355980
Attention Falcon families! The newest issue of Region 16's Parent and Family Engagement Connection Newsletter is now available at http://bit.ly/3jaVsVA.
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Attention Falcon families! The newest issue of Region 16's Parent and Family Engagement Connection Newsletter is now available at http://bit.ly/3jaVsVA.
Houston Food Bank will be at Royal High School today from 4-6pm! Please visit the RHS PAC entrance to participate.
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Houston Food Bank will be at Royal High School today from 4-6pm! Please visit the RHS PAC entrance to participate.
Celebrate the start of Black History Month with this collection of educational activities! Take this time to learn with your kids. http://comsen.se/Wf1E
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Celebrate the start of Black History Month with this collection of educational activities! Take this time to learn with your kids. http://comsen.se/Wf1E