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@JoBlakely @DrSprockets Perhaps creating historical tours targeting US & CDN touristsBusloads of US tourists constantly at the St. Catharines Lock 1 museum Tour companies might welcome additional offerings Include safe houses on the US side of Niagara River as well as the destinations and residential locations on CDN side Battle of Queenston Hgts 1st Black soldier unit in British Military Negro Graveyard in Niagara-on-the-Lake & historic Black residencesetc.

Nina Simone, Artist, 2026Oil on Wood, 4.5” sq.A quote of hers that resonates with me:“An artist's duty, as far as I'm concerned, is to reflect the times. I think that is true of painters, sculptors, poets, musicians. As far as I'm concerned, it's their choice, but I CHOOSE to reflect the times and situations in which I find myself. That, to me, is my duty… #BlackWomen #art #artwork #portrait #artist #painting #mastoart #portraitart #fediart #jazz #music

@jim.phorten, Black Royalty, wrote:I think we should elect a Black Grandma as President. I promise she gonna get everything together. Couple people might have some switch marks on they body but she gonna fix it and we gonna eat good.#blackwomen #92percent #blackhistory #blackmastodon

@NickSchwanck thank you!!