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February is #BlackHistoryMonth! This annual celebration recognizes the achievements of Black Americans and highlights their role in American History. How do you celebrate Black History Month?

Between 1812 and 1865, more than 300 African-American men and women came to the Old Courthouse to sue for their freedom. For many of the people who sued the dec...isions took weeks or years and most of them were not granted freedom. One of the most notable of these "Freedom Suits was the case of Dred and Harriet Scott who filed suit at the Old Courthouse in 1846. A Freedom Suit was one of the only options within the courts for enslaved people to attempt to free themselves and their loved ones. The legal reasons a slave might sue usually fell into three categories. First, the slave had been taken to a territory where slavery was not allowed by law. Second, the person was being wrongly held as a slave after being legally freed in a will or by purchase. Third, that it could be proven that the mother of a child being held in bondage was not legally a slave. Launching a legal suit in court to gain one’s freedom was not easy. Slaves had the burden of proof upon them. The Scott family didn’t find the freedom they sought through the legal challenge, but their courage and determination in filling this case helped bring about the Civil War and freedom from enslavement for all Americans. Learn more about freedom suits and the steps taken by enslaved people to sue for their freedom. https://go.nps.gov/4dxfk4

Now that we've all settled down from the Superbowl excitement, here are some #BlackHistory sports pioneers. Fritz Pollard and Bobby Marshall were the first Black American players allowed in the NFL. Sadly, in 1926, all Black players were dropped from their teams and there was an unofficial ban/ "gentlemen's agreement" that kept them out of the league for 20 years.... Kenny Washington was signed to the Los Angeles Rams in 1946. Making Washington the first Black player of the modern NFL era. #BHM2021

What will you accomplish this week? A new week means new opportunities to build a better future! Luckily the Aim High community has more than enough self-confidence, determination, and initiative to accomplish any goal. #MotivationMonday

Rebecca Lee Crumpler is recognized as the first Black female physician. She also published what is thought to be the very first medical text by a Black American author! Someone has to be the first, why not you? #BHM2021 #BlackHistoryMonth

Learning about plants helped Jesus with his stress and encouraged him to get outside. Your register donation at @Dierbergs will support kids like Jesus and our virtual gardening elective.

Congratulations to our friends at MilliporeSigma for being recognized for Innovation in Philanthropy! Our Achievers were lucky enough to experience the Curiosity Cube in 2017. https://www.bizjournals.com//corporate-philanthropy-awards

Aim High empowers our Achievers to strengthen their character, self-confidence, determination, and initiative then we encourage them to show their growth in an end of program talent show. It's always a joy to see everyone come out of their shells and share their skills! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUfXMybS1R8

Today we honor and remember the sacrifices of our country's veterans. #happyveteransday

Congratulations Kylie and Nathaniel! We love to see Aim High TAs excel and continue to be an example for Achievers outside of program.

Aim High strives to strengthen Achiever's character, self-confidence, determination, and initiative. How will you strengthen your star today? #MondayMotivation

With a trip to Dierbergs Markets today, you can support local dairy farmers AND Aim High St. Louis. Today is the final day to Scan & Give at the register! Don't forget to ask your cashier!

With Givable you can donate to the nonprofit of your choice right from your email inbox. And they're featuring Aim High this week!

One of our alumni spotted us at Dierbergs Markets ! Tag us if you see Aim High at the registers and don't forget to Scan and Give!