Apr 25The Woman Who Breaks Color Barriers In The World of Tennis, Althea Neale GibsonWho doesn't love sports? Let me unveil to you the story of Althea Neale Gibson as she changed the world of tennis with her exceptional skills in the sports industry. Althea Neale Gibson Tennis Player and Professional Golfer August 25, 1927 — September 28, 2003 Birthplace: Claredon, SC Althea Gibson…Tennis4 min read
Apr 23The Story Behind The CNN Commentator Angela RyeJoin me as I unveil the story of Angela Rye and her journey in savvy politics. Angela Rye Former CNN Commentator 10/26/1979 — n/a Birthplace: Seattle, WA Angela Rye is the Principal and CEO of IMPACT Strategies, a political advocacy firm formerly based in Washington, DC. …Angela Rye3 min read
Apr 23The First Ever Black Trained American Nurse — Mary Eliza MahoneyMary Eliza Mahoney and her journey as an American Nurse as she changes the history of the American Nursing Association. Mary Eliza Mahoney America’s First Black Trained Nurse May 7, 1845 -January 4, 1926 Birthplace: Boston, MA Mary Eliza Mahoney completed formal nursing training, graduating from the Nursing School of…American Nurse3 min read
Apr 22The Fierce, The Brilliant, and The Brave Story of Dr. Angela DavisCome with me as I uncover the story of one of the most profound political activists of her time, Dr. Angela Davis.Political Activism5 min read
Apr 20NASA’s Annie Easley — One of The First Computer ScientistsLet’s uncover the story of the first-ever African-American that worked for NASA. Annie Easley’s contribution to humanity will definitely inspire each and every one of you. Annie Easley (NASA) Computer Scientist, Mathematician, and Rocket Scientist April 23, 1933 — June 25, 2011 Birthplace: Birmingham, AL Annie worked for the National…NASA4 min read
Apr 20Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie And Her Story As She Keeps On Breaking Barriers By The Means Of WritingLet’s have a glimpse at the story of Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Chimamanda NGozi Adichie Novelist, Short Story Writer, Non-fiction Writer 9/15/1977 — n/a Birthplace: Enugu, EN Chimamanda is a Nigerian writer whose works include novels, short stories, and non-fiction. She was described in The Times Literary Supplement as “the…Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie2 min read
Apr 19White House Correspondent — April Ryan’s StoryHave you ever wondered what the White House Correspondents do? Join me as I unveil the story of April Ryan. April Ryan Reporter, Author, and White House Correspondent September 5, 1967 — n/a Birthplace: Baltimore, MD April Danielle Ryan is a reporter who has served as a White House correspondent…Black Women Journalist3 min read
Apr 18Grammy’s “Queen of Soul” — Aretha Franklin and Her StoryLet’s get to know more about the “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin and how she changed the world in the field of music. Aretha Franklin Singer, Songwriter, and Pianist March 25, 1942 — August 16, 2018 Birthplace: Memphis, TN Aretha Louise Franklin is a multiple Grammy winner, known affectionately as…Queenofsoul4 min read
Apr 17Have You Ever Heard About The Filmmaker Ava DuVernay?Let’s talk about the film industry of Ava DuVernay. Who doesn’t love the film industry anyway? Ava DuVernay Filmmaker August 24, 1972 — n/a Birthplace: Long Beach, CA Ava Marie DuVernay is an award-winning U.S. filmmaker. At the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, Ava won the directing award in the U.S…Film4 min read
Apr 17The Story of the Warrior Poet Audre LordeCome and join me as I uncover the tale of Audre Lorde as she writes her way in fighting for equality. Audre Lorde Writer, Feminist, and Civil Rights Activist February 18, 1934 — November 17, 1992 Birthplace: New York, NY Audre Lorde was born Audrey Geraldine Lorde. The feminist, civil…Civil Rights Activist4 min read
