A single mom was floored when she found out that she’d not only passed the bar exam, but had done so on her first try! Afrika Owes had spent her whole life dreaming of this moment, and her reaction to the news was truly precious. In a heartwarming video, the law student filmed herself reading the test results. She jumped out of her chair in excitement when she found out that she passed! “I knew I could do it,” she said, crying. Please be aware that there is some NSFW language in the clip. @afrika.owes Thank you to my angels, my momma, my grandma. Thank you for my son, my brother, my family and my tribe. I’m beyond happy to join the ranks of the 2% of Black women Attorneys in the U.S. #singlemom #attorney #blackattorney #lawyer ♬ golden hour – piano version – main character melodies Afrika’s video has reached over 2 million viewers, and her inspiring story has touched the hearts of even more. Good Morning America tells us that this law student had plenty of obstacles to overcome on her way to achieving her dream of passing the bar. One of her biggest hurdles was her arrest at the age of 17. After pleading guilty to charges of conspiracy and weapons possession, she was incarcerated for six months. Afrika’s family helped her every step of the way. Throughout that difficult period and beyond, Afrika credits her family and community with helping her move forward. “I strayed from my path, but they made sure that I got right back on track,” she said. “They didn’t judge me, and they never let me go. I want my story to be a testament to that, for communities as well, that everybody makes mistakes.” In her video, Afrika gave a special thank you to her family members for their support. She especially thanked her mother, her grandmother, her brother, and her son. In fact, she even had photos of her loved ones with her when she found out that she passed the bar exam! Screengrab from TikTok “I’m beyond happy to join the ranks of the 2% of Black women Attorneys in the U.S.,” Afrika added in her caption. Unfortunately, this statistic is accurate. According to Forbes, 2.28% of attorneys in 2023 were Black women. “Black women comprise a small percentage of all lawyers employed in U.S. Law firms, accounting for only 2.28% of all attorneys,” reads the report. “There are fewer female Black female attorneys than many other minority groups, including Asian and Latino attorneys.” We’re wishing all the best to Afrika Owes as she continues to pursue her dreams. Now that she’s passed the bar exam, we can’t wait to see where her career takes her! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Formerly Incarcerated Single Mom Passes Bar Exam On First Try — See Her Emotional Reaction appeared first on InspireMore.

Edgar Cayce, the “Sleeping Prophet” of America, was probably the most well-known clairvoyant of the 20th century. Over a period of nearly 43 years, beginning in 1901 when he gave his first reading, Cayce used to enter into a trance-like state and diagnose the physical and mental ailments of people who came to him for help and specify astonishingly effective medical treatments.

A study reveals that 31 Egyptian pyramids were built along a now-buried Nile branch, explaining their desert location and emphasizing the river’s historical importance. 31...

May 2024's full moon, also known as the Flower Moon and the Planting Moon, will be at its fullest on Thursday, May 23. It will also appear bright and full on Wednesday and Friday.

Pilots have been doing barrel rolls in small planes throughout the history of aviation. But has anyone ever attempted this maneuver in a commercial airliner?

“We all end up dead, it’s just a question of how and why.” – Mel Gibson as William Wallace, in Braveheart. (Screenplay by Randall Wallace.) The post The Editors’ Quote of the Day: appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

Today’s graphic: Percentage of US Adults that don’t get enough exercise. (Graphic courtesy of Reddit.)       — Please send your graphic ideas to JWR. (Either via e-mail or via our Contact form.) Any graphics that you send must either be your own creation or uncopyrighted. The post SurvivalBlog Graphic of the Week appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

The following recipe for Cassie’s Cucumber Salad is from SurvivalBlog reader Cassandra H. Ingredients 2 Long English cucumbers (about 2 pounds) 1 small red onion 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of white wine vinegar or substitute a sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar 2 tablespoons of fresh dill (or 2 teaspoons of dried dill.) Directions Wash the cucumbers thoroughly. Take Note: These days a lot of store-bought cukes are coated with wax. (I use equal parts water and vinegar together in a baking dish. I soak cukes for a minute, turning them often, and then … The post Recipe of the Week: Cassie’s Cucumber Salad appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

With a hefty, ergonomically-shaped, rubber-coated handle approximately 0.88 inches thick and a well-engineered, all-metal blade holder, the Fiskars Pro Folding Utility Knife provides a rugged tool for serious cutting. It is roughly 4.5 inches in length folded and 6.5 inches open. The supplied Carbon Max blade provides superior edge retention in comparison with standard utility knife blades. The chunky handle is comfortable to grip, but also takes up quite a bit of room when clipped into a pants pocket. With a manufacturer suggested retail price of $26.99 at www.fiskars.com at the time of this writing, and widely available elsewhere online … The post Fiskars Pro Folding Utility Knife, by Thomas Christianson appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

Today, some sad news of the passing of a famed fighter ace: Bud Anderson, the last World War II ‘triple ace,’ dies at 102. — On May 20, 1927, Charles Lindbergh took off on the first solo non-stop transatlantic flight. He departed from Long Island in the United States and arrived in Paris, France at 22:22 on the next day. — On May 20, 1862, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act, which provided 160 acres of public land virtually free of charge to those who had lived on and cultivated the land for at least five years. — … The post Preparedness Notes for Monday — May 20, 2024 appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.