Today's Black Love History Lesson | A Founder & his Help Mate!

Today's Black Love History Lesson | A Founder & his Help Mate!
At the intersection of Black History Month and a month dedicated to love is the history of Black Love 💕.
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Today's Black Love History Lesson  | A Founder & his Help Mate!
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In Black Love, a companion is often referred to as a help mate. A help mate in the dictionary is defined as a helpful companion. In Hebrew, the term comes from two words , ezer and k'enegdo - which in many instances translates to mean “savior”.
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Insert our focus - Mrs. Ruth and Colonel Leon Washington.
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In 1933, Leon H. Washington the Los Angeles Sentinel - which catered to African Americans. Later, Leon married the papers's photographer - Ruth Brumwell. However, 8 years later - Leon experienced a string of health problems which culminated in a stroke. This health scare forced him to appoint his wife as assistance publisher and business manager for the paper.
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Ruth found herself in a man's world. She was suddenly thrown into a role that required her to quickly learn business operations. This single moment made Ruth a leader in the women's liberation movement as she became one of a small group of women publishers.
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With his wife by his side and leading the paper, Leon went on to fight for civil rights. He call for a series of demonstrations against white merchants who operated in the Black community but who refused to hire Black workers. He revived the 1930s boycott slogan “Don’t Spend Your Money Where You Can’t Work.” After being arrested, he became known to many as the Colonel - a name given to him by Kentucky Governor Bert T. Combs.
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After Colonel Leon H. Washington passed away in 1974, Ruth assumed the role as Editor and Publisher until her death in 1990.
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We celebrate Colonel Leon H. and Ruth Washington for their love and their lasting legacy.
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[Shout out to the The Sentinel for this hard to find image.]

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