“Many have passed away, and those who are still here are called “the elderly.””We were born in the 40s-50s-60s. We grew up in the 50’s-60’s-70’s We studied in the 60s-70s-80s. We were together in the 70s-80s-90s. We got married or not and discovered the world in the 70s-80s-90s. Adventuring into the 80s – 90s We’re Read More…
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My Father Trafficked Me Throughout My Entire Childhood.
Melanie Cholish/Facebook I saw this poster today and I was going to just let it go, but then I kept feeling tugged to say something. Melanie Cholish/Facebook While this poster is great to bring attention to the issue of child trafficking, it is a “shocking” picture of a young girl tied up. It has that Read More…
Black Grandmother, Launches New Book Fair for Children
Nationwide — On Saturday, July 27th, Valerie J. Lewis Coleman, a 60-year-old African American grandmother and former teacher, will host the When I See Me™ BIPOC Children’s Book Fair as a day for the Dayton, Ohio community to come together to celebrate diversity in children’s literature. Valerie is an author, engineer, and retired educator who Read More…
6-Year-Old Black Boy, 1st Grader With Super High IQ
Nationwide — Meet Taurian Collins, a 6-year-old boy from Monroe, Louisiana, who is making history after achieving acceptance into Mensa after overcoming early hearing challenges. Taurian, who was only a first-grader, has been accepted into Mensa, a group that celebrates individuals scoring in the top 2% on standardized tests. Taurian’s journey to this achievement is Read More…
Black Student Finally Earns Degree After Becoming A Plumber
Nationwide — Meet Gabriel Eze, a 23-year-old from Nigeria who recently graduated with honors in Petroleum Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri. He is going viral for having worked as a plumber to raise the needed funding to pay for his college tuition. Gabriel’s interest in plumbing was sparked back in secondary school Read More…
Black-Owned College Prep School With 100% Graduation Rate
Nationwide — The Wilson Academy, a Black-owned College Prep School based in the Atlanta area known for its unique academic approach and consistently high-performing students, is making history again. The school will be hosting its first-ever Legacy Leaders Gala on March 23, 2023, at 7:30pm to celebrate community leaders and raise funds to support students Read More…