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My Dad’s First Principalship at the Colored School in Parsons, Kansas was Announced on May 28, 1940

Donald V. Watkins

Oct 17, 20232 min read

My Dad’s First Principalship at the Colored School in Parsons, Kansas was Announced on May 28, 1940

By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on October 17, 2023 He was described as "one of the most promising young Negro educators...

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Donald V. Watkins

Aug 3, 20234 min read

A Watkins Family Gathering in Atlanta

By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on August 3, 2023 We met in Atlanta for three days last weekend. It was a family...

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Donald V. Watkins

Jul 3, 20236 min read

An Open Letter to My Grandchildren

By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on July 3, 2023 Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court banned affirmative action for black...

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Women's History Month: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Lillian Bernice Varnado Watkins

Donald V. Watkins

Mar 8, 20235 min read

Women's History Month: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Lillian Bernice Varnado Watkins

By: Donald V. Watkins ©Copyrighted and Published on March 8, 2023 Lillian Bernice Varnado Watkins, the matriarch of the Watkins family,...

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The Watkins Family Associated With Known "Criminals"

Donald V. Watkins

Aug 28, 20223 min read

The Watkins Family Associated With Known "Criminals"

By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on August 28, 2022 Most readers know that I grew up in Montgomery, Alabama in the 1950s...

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Knowledge of History is Critical to Success

Donald V. Watkins

Jun 20, 20214 min read

Knowledge of History is Critical to Success

By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and published on June 20, 2021 I get asked all of the time why I write and publish articles about the...

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Adam and Sallie Watkins: A legacy of Love

Donald V. Watkins

Jul 31, 20195 min read

Adam and Sallie Watkins: A legacy of Love

By Donald V. Watkins ©Copyrighted and Published on July 31, 2019 On July 21, 2019, I published an article titled, “Watkins Men Never...

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Watkins Men Never Surrender Their Manhood

Donald V. Watkins

Jul 21, 20195 min read

Watkins Men Never Surrender Their Manhood

By Donald V. Watkins ©Copyrighted and Published on July 21, 2019 During our highly publicized trials and tribulations over the past few...

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Dr. Levi Watkins: The Father Who Taught Me How to be a Strong Man

Donald V. Watkins

Jun 16, 20194 min read

Dr. Levi Watkins: The Father Who Taught Me How to be a Strong Man

By Donald V. Watkins ©Copyrighted and Published on June 16, 2019 My father was Levi Watkins. He was president of Alabama State...

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A Mother’s Day Tribute to Lillian Bernice Varnado Watkins

Donald V. Watkins

May 10, 20195 min read

A Mother’s Day Tribute to Lillian Bernice Varnado Watkins

By Donald V. Watkins ©Copyrighted and Published on May 10, 2019 Lillian Bernice Varnado Watkins, the matriarch of the Watkins Family, was...

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