BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRIVIA QUESTION -- February 27

In what year and in what city did Harry Pace and W.C. Handy found the Pace & Handy Music Company?

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 Answer: The Pace & Handy Music Company was founded in 1913 in Memphis, Tennessee.

(www.encyclopediaofalabama.org)

A WINNING answer was not submitted; stay tuned next Wednesday, March 6, 2013 for another trivia question.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRIVIA QUESTION -- February 20

Who was the first African American female licensed architect?

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Answer: Norma Merrick Sklarek.

(Rise 'n Fly board game designed by Linda West-Olds; www.theroot.com)

Congratulations to the WINNER,

Lazelle E. Free, Jr. of Chatsworth, CA!

BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRIVIA QUESTION -- February 13

What African American golfer has diamonds in his teeth?

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Answer: Calvin Peete.

(Rise 'n Fly board game designed by Linda West-Olds)

Congratulations to the WINNER,

Monique Baisden of Atlanta, GA!

MOVING FORWARD IN HOPE: February 10, 2013

...God appeared to Solomon in a dream: God said, "What can I give you? Ask."

"Here's what I want: Give me a God-listening heart so I can lead your people well, discerning the difference between good and evil. For who on their own is capable of leading your glorious people?" God, the Master, was delighted with Solomon's response. And God said to him, "Because you have asked for this and haven't grasped after a long life, or riches, or the doom of your enemies, but you have asked for the ability to lead and govern well, I'll give you what you've asked for--I'm giving you a wise and mature heart. There's never been one like you before; and there'll be no one after. As a bonus, I'm giving you both the wealth and glory you didn't ask for--there's not a king anywhere who will come up to your mark. And if you stay on course, keeping your eye on the life-map and the God-signs as your father David did, I'll also give you a long life." (1 Kings 3:5, 9-14, MSG).

Living God:

Thank you for being real and eternal! I bow before You to offer my praise and worship.

Forgive me, O God, for my sins. Lately, I have allowed disappointment and frustration to overthrow my joy, hope and peace. Cleanse my heart and filter out anything that is not like You. Pour the fruit of the Spirit into my heart; satisfy me with more of You!

Lord, I ask that you help me govern myself according to Your statutes. Let my lifestyle demonstrate an undying love for You. Give me an optimistic perspective that will sustain me as I wait for my wins. Give me the strength to combat "arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of" You, and help me "take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." (2 Corinthians 10:5, NIV). Increase my discernment, enhancing my ability to decipher what is good and evil. (1 Kings 3:9, MSG). May my commitment to You overthrow the temptation of sin.

This year, I desire to move forward in hope. Instill within me an unwavering confidence in Your promises. Let my actions be proactive and purposeful, being totally obedient to You, following the life path You have cleared, alert and attentive to everything You have made plain this day. (1 Kings 8:61, MSG).

As I move forward in hope, remind me daily that You, my God who has called me into fellowship with Your Son Jesus Christ my Lord, are faithful. (1 Corinthians 1:9, NIV).

In the name of Jesus...AMEN.

The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. (Psalm 145:13, 16, NIV).

BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRIVIA QUESTION -- February 6

What is the name of the plantation pictured below and where is it located?

Hint: This place was a filming location for Django Unchained.

E-mail your answer to fromHelltoWIN@aol.com

Answer: Evergreen Plantation. It is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River, between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
(http://www.evergreenplantation.org & http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1853728/locations)

Congratulations to the WINNER,
Janice Ford of Moreland Hills, OH!

BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2013 TRIVIA CONTEST

In honor of Black History Month, From Hell to Win: Prayers for Life's Challenges will sponsor its 2nd annual Trivia Contest.

Every Wednesday of February 2013, a new trivia question will be posted. 

4 readers will WIN a prize. 

The first person to e-mail the correct answer to fromHelltoWIN@aol.com will be selected as the winner.

OFFICIAL RULES

Eligibility: The From Hell to Win Black History Month 2013 Trivia Contest (the "Contest") is open to the readers/visitors of From Hell to Win: Prayers for Life’s Challenges (www.fromhelltowin.com) at the time of entry. 

Entry/How to Play/Prizes: Beginning Wednesday, February 6, 2013, From Hell to Win: Prayers for Life’s Challenges readers/visitors will have the opportunity to answer a Black History trivia question on a weekly basis. Every Wednesday of February 2013 (February 6, 13, 20 and 27), between the hours of 6:00am EST and 7:00pm EST, one (1) trivia question will be posted on From Hell to Win’s website (www.fromhelltowin.com). From Hell to Win readers/visitors are required to submit their answers to the trivia questions via e-mail to fromHelltoWIN@aol.com. The first person to submit the correct answer via e-mail will win a prize. Approximate retail value of each prize is $15. Maximum one (1) entry per person, per trivia question. Multiple entries and mass entries by means of software generated or other automated processes will be disregarded in the sole discretion of From Hell to Win. From Hell to Win will not be responsible for incomplete, lost, late, misdirected or illegible entries or for failure to receive entries due to transmission failures or technical failures of any kind, including, without limitation, malfunctioning of any network, hardware or software, whether originating with sender or From Hell to Win. In the event of a dispute, all entries will be deemed to have been submitted by the owner of the e-mail account from which they were sent. For these purposes, an e-mail account holder shall mean the natural person assigned to such e-mail account by the Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with such account. Any questions regarding the number of entries submitted or the owner of an e-mail account shall be determined by From Hell to Win in its sole discretion, and From Hell to Win reserves the right to disqualify any entries by persons determined to be tampering with or abusing any aspect of the Contest. Four (4) total trivia questions will be asked, resulting in four (4) different winners. A person can only win once—the same person cannot win multiple times throughout the Contest. 

Winner Notification and Acceptance: Winners will be notified via e-mail. Failure to reach winners by e-mail may result in disqualification, and selection of a substitute winner. Winners may waive their right to receive their prize. Except where prohibited by law, participation in the Contest constitutes each winner's consent to the publication of his or her name, biographical information and likeness in any media for any commercial or promotional purpose, without limitation or further compensation. No other prizes will be awarded. No cash value. 

Participation: By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of From Hell to Win and Contest judges, which shall be final in all respects. From Hell to Win reserves the right to disqualify persons found tampering with or otherwise abusing any aspect of this Contest as solely determined by From Hell to Win. In the event the Contest is compromised by tampering or other causes beyond the reasonable control of Sponsor, which corrupts or impairs the administration, security, fairness or proper operation of the Contest, From Hell to Win reserves the right in its sole discretion to suspend, modify or terminate the Contest. Should the Contest be terminated prior to the stated expiration date, From Hell to Win reserves the right to award prizes based on the entries received before the termination date. 

Sponsor: The From Hell to Win Black History Month 2013 Trivia Contest is sponsored by From Hell to Win: Prayers for Life’s Challenges (www.fromhelltowin.com). From Hell to Win will not be responsible for typographical, printing or other inadvertent errors in these Official Rules or in other materials relating to the Contest. If you have any questions regarding this Contest, please e-mail fromHelltoWIN@aol.com. 

Winners List: For a complete list of winners, send an e-mail to fromHelltoWIN@aol.com.