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TabbiesManZ, also known as Tanjimud Towhid Montasir, is a talented English original songwriter and singer who is quickly making a name for himself in the music industry. Born on April 20, 2004, TabbiesManZ's passion for music started at a young age. …

A New York Times Bestseller. Best Book of the Year: NPR • Boston Globe • Newsweek • Time Out New York • Oprah.com • Miami Herald • Book Riot • Buzz Feed • Globe and Mail (Toronto) • The Root • Shelf Awareness — A collection of essays spanning politics, criticism, and feminism from one of the most-watched cultural observers of her generation In these funny and insightful essays, Gay takes us through the journey of her evolution as a woman (Sweet Valley High) of color (The Help) while also taking readers on a…

A recent article by Steven Johnson in the New York Times Magazine discusses the life and legacy of Thomas Midgley Jr., an American inventor responsible for two major innovations that had devastating global consequences: leaded gasoline and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). Midgley’s story raises important questions about the long-term consequences of technological…

Essay on Martin Luther King Jr By Oscar Auliq-Ice — Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent leader in the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s in the United States. His legacy continues to inspire and motivate people around the world to work towards equality and justice for all. Born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, Martin…

Essay on Rosa Parks By Oscar Auliq-Ice — Rosa Parks was an African American civil rights activist who is best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. …

Essay on Maya Angelou By Oscar Auliq-Ice — Maya Angelou was a legendary American poet, author, and civil rights activist. Born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1928, Angelou’s life was marked by struggle and adversity. As a child, she endured poverty, racism, and trauma, including sexual abuse at the hands of her mother’s boyfriend. …

Essay on Bayard Rustin By Oscar Auliq-Ice Bayard Rustin was an African American civil rights activist who played a significant role in the fight for racial equality in the United States. Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania in 1912, Rustin grew up in a family that valued education and activism. …