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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
The history of African Americans is unique and rich, and one that has helped
to define what it means to be an American. Arriving on ships on the shores
of North America more than 300 years ago, recognized more as possessions than
people, African Americans have come to know the freedoms fought for in
establishing the United States and gained through the use of our founding
principles of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right to assembly, and due
process of law. The ideals of the Founders became more real and more true for
every citizen as African Americans pressed us to realize our full potential
as a Nation and to uphold those ideals for all who enter into our borders and
embrace the notion that we are all endowed with certain unalienable rights.
Since Carter G. Woodson first sought to illuminate the African American
experience, each February we pause to reflect on the contributions of this
community to our national identity. The history is one of struggle for the
recognition of each person's humanity as well as an influence on the broader American
culture. African Americans designed our beautiful Capital City , gave us the
melodic rhythms of New Orleans Jazz, issued new discoveries in science and
medicine, and forced us to examine ourselves in the pages of classic
literature. This legacy has only added luster to the brand of the United States ,
which has drawn immigrants to our shores for centuries.
This year's theme, "The Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas ," is a
chance to examine the evolution of our country and how African Americans
helped draw us ever closer to becoming a more perfect union.
The narrative of the African American pursuit of full citizenship with all
of the rights and privileges afforded others in this country is also the story
of a maturing young Nation. The voices and examples of the African American
people worked collectively to remove the boulders of systemic racism and
discrimination that pervaded our laws and our public consciousness for decades.
Through the work of Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, Booker T.
Washington and George Washington Carver, Martin Luther King and Thurgood Marshall, the
African American community has steadily made progress toward the dreams
within its grasp and the promise of our Nation. Meanwhile, the belief that those
dreams might one day be realized by all of our citizens gave African American
men and women the same sense of duty and love of country that led them to
shed blood in every war we have ever fought, to invest hard-earned resources in
their communities with the hope of self empowerment, and to pass the ideals
of this great land down to their children and grandchildren.
As we mark National African American History Month, we should take note of
this special moment in our Nation's history and the actors who worked so
diligently to deliver us to this place. One such organization is the National
Association for the Advancement of Colored People -- the NAACP -- which this year
will witness 100 years of service to the Nation on February 12. Because of
their work, including the contributions of those luminaries on the front lines
and great advocates behind the scenes, we as a Nation were able to take the
dramatic steps we have in recent history.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America ,
by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of
the United States , do hereby proclaim February 2009 as National African
American History Month. I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and
all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate
ceremonies, activities, and programs that raise awareness and appreciation of
African American history.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
second day of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of
the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirty-third.
BARACK OBAMA

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Comment by Lonnie J. Fuller Jr. on February 25, 2009 at 12:03pm: Hello Everyone, Eric Alexander Wagner

Funeral services for Eric Alexander Wagner, 46, of 1256 Hodson Drive,
Orangeburg, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, at Greater Target
AME Church in Holly Hill, where the Rev. A.R. Kollock Sr. is pastor and the Rev.
Warren Smith is officiating. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery in Atlanta.

Mr. Wagner died at his residence in Orangeburg.

He was born in Chicago, the son of Mrs. Adelle W. Wagner and the late Dr. John
Alexander Wagner. He grew up in Atlanta and completed high school there. He
continued his education at Morehouse College, Atlanta, and Alabama A&M
University in Huntsville, Ala. At an early age, he became a member of the Church
of the Incarnation in Atlanta. Mr. Wagner was employed by Intermedia Marketing
Solutions in Orangeburg.

His survivors include his mother, Mrs. Adelle Williams Wagner of 216 Louie
Court, Holly Hill; an uncle; two aunts; and a host of other relatives and
friends.

Friends may call at Shuler-Marshall Funeral Home of Holly Hill.

one,

Comment by Larry "Snake" Sloan on February 25, 2009 at 12:01pm: Mannn.....we lost a "true to the heart" Bulldog. Eric will be missed.

My prayers are with his family.

R.I.P. Eric

"Snake"

Comment by CALIFORNIA on February 25, 2009 at 11:16am: Oh my gosh! I hate to see this confirmed about my name sake Eric. Oh he will be sorely missed. Especially on this site, Homecoming and The Classic. I thank God for the honor of knowing him. What a fabulous spirit. My prayers are with his family and all of you, my fellow Bulldogs. Dance on Eric!
-Erica

Comment by David Gosey on February 24, 2009 at 6:53pm: Are you the next BIG rapper, singer or producer? Ya Boy Go$ey Has Been On Da Grind
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SLIP N SLIDE RECORDS A&R O "Vakseen" Davis had sent me a email saying "I checked out the music and definitely hear your potential. You're being considered for SNS On Da Grind. I just need your full, complete name and physical mailing address to send you the paperwork/info."

2 Weeks Later....

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FOR THE NEXT PRODUCER OF SLIP N SLIDE RECORDS

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Comment by Anjelita Traylor Dirden on February 24, 2009 at 5:48pm: To Adelle Wagner and the Bulldog family, may you all be surrounded with love, comfort, peace and abundant life as we celebrate Eric.

Eric Wagner will be greatly missed!

Comment by Beverly Daniels-Hamilton on February 24, 2009 at 1:34pm: Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. I thank God for the life of Eric. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May the Lord Bless and Keep You!

Comment by Angelia Martin on February 24, 2009 at 1:11pm: Heaven has gained again! We all should be thankful for Eric getting us reconnected and connected to fellow Bulldogs. Thank You Eric! I Pray for your family's strength during the times ahead.

Comment by Stephanie Royster Hurst on February 23, 2009 at 11:55pm: It looks like Eric Wagner completed his purpose. He brought the Bulldogs together in 2008, the year of new beginnings. Sounds like he was clearly hearing from God. Life is too short. Slow down, stop and listen for your purpose in life. And be so careful to give God ALL the Glory in ALL Things!!
Be Blessed and Encouraged
Stephanie R Hurst

Comment by Cary Hale on February 23, 2009 at 1:13pm: I just heard of this very sad news on our friend, Eric. My prayers go out to him and his family. I was just going through Eric's member page reminiscing. He was "A&M Bulldog " to the bone. He is now with the Lord and will be looking down at Homecoming from above.

Comment by Todd "Toddy Woddy" Dixson on February 23, 2009 at 12:17pm: I was praying the news wasn't true, but I see that it is.
"E Dub" was my dude back in our day. I thank God I was able
to re-connect with him even if it was a short period.
This Site want be the same without him. TRULY!

Those of you who know "Toddy Woddy" I LOVE YOU! know that!
"get your roses" for you never know

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