Telling the Stories of Powerful Women
On this date in 1892, The woman who dared to dream was born. Ms. Bessie Coleman was one of 13 children born in Atlanta, TX. She grew up during the Jim Crow era. This was a time when being Black could cost you your life. This was a time when Black folk were to do Read More …
There are people in our lives that want only the best for you. They will do whatever they can, whenever they can even when it is obvious that the only benefit for themselves is that they are helping some one they love and respect. They never ask for anything in return except you do the Read More …
Oral tradition is the way a native people continue to keep their heritage alive. Whether these stories are told through the eyes of animals or through first person narrative, oral tradition can and will teach us life lessons. While growing up in Mississippi, I was surrounded by this tradition. I would hear the stories of Read More …
Marian Wright attended racially segregated public schools, but excelled academically despite the inadequate opportunities offered to her in those institutions. After graduation Wright attended Spelman College, a prominent institution for black women in Atlanta, Georgia. While at Spelman Wright received scholarships to study abroad that took her to Paris, Switzerland, and the Soviet Union. With Read More …
On this day in 1941, a cook by the name of Doris “Dorie” Miller, became a hero. Dorie as he was affectionately known would put thoughts of his own safety away and man a military weapon he had no knowledge of. Due to his bravery he was awarded the Navy Cross (The third highest honor Read More …