One of the best ways to get inspired is to examine the stories of courage and strength of others. Continue reading 16 Black women who shaped history
Stacey Abrams: A Hero’s Journey
By: Sarah Mosqueda
If there is one name that has become synonymous with heroism, it is Stacey Abrams.
“Whatever happens,” author and niece of former president Trump, Mary L. Trump tweeted on the evening of Nov. 3, 2020, “@staceyabrams is a hero.” Continue reading Stacey Abrams: A Hero’s Journey
Maya Angelou becomes first Black woman featured on U.S. quarter
A new U.S. quarter featuring legendary poet, writer and activist Maya Angelou went into circulation on Monday (Jan. 10), making her the first Black woman to be featured on the coin. Continue reading Maya Angelou becomes first Black woman featured on U.S. quarter
Sidney Poitier, Oscar-winning actor and Hollywood’s first Black movie star, dies at 94
Sidney Poitier, whose elegant bearing and principled onscreen characters made him Hollywood’s first Black movie star and the first Black man to win the best actor Oscar, has died. He was 94. Continue reading Sidney Poitier, Oscar-winning actor and Hollywood’s first Black movie star, dies at 94
Rihanna honored as ‘national hero’ of Barbados
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
Rihanna’s homeland wants her to continue to “shine bright like a diamond.” Continue reading Rihanna honored as ‘national hero’ of Barbados
Impacting the Next Generation
By Tawanah Reeves-Ligon
It would be hard in 2021 to not recognize the name or face of award-winning actor Michael B. Jordan. He is particularly known for his film portrayals of shooting victim Oscar Grant in the 2013 drama Fruitvale Station, boxer Adonis “Donnie” Creed in the Creed films (an offshoot of the classic Rocky franchise), as well as Erik Killmonger in 2018’s record-shattering Black Panther, Continue reading Impacting the Next Generation
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