As the nation celebrates Black History Month, few figures embody the spirit of perseverance, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy quite like Biddy Mason. Born …
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Honouring Audre Lorde: Black Feminist, Poet, Lesbian, Warrior And Mother
by Grace Somesby Grace SomesAs Black History Month unfolds, we honor the groundbreaking legacy of Audre Lorde, whose words and activism continue to inspire generations. A …
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Winsome Earle-Sears: Virginia’s First Female Lieutenant Governor Wants To Make History Again
by Gee NYby Gee NYWinsome Earle-Sears, Virginia’s first female lieutenant governor and a former U.S. Marine, is setting her sights on another historic milestone: becoming the …
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Celebrating Our Queens | Mary Eliza Mahoney: Nurse Who Opened Doors for Black Women in Medicine
by Gee NYby Gee NYAt a time when Black women were systematically excluded from the medical field, Mary Eliza Mahoney shattered racial barriers and became the …
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From Polio To Olympic Gold: Wilma Rudolph, The Woman Who Ran Her Way Into History
by Grace Somesby Grace SomesAs we honor Black History Month, we shine a spotlight on Wilma Rudolph, a trailblazing athlete whose extraordinary journey from childhood illness …
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Boycotting Target? Tabitha Brown Explains Why It Could Hurt Black Businesses
by Grace Somesby Grace SomesBusinesswoman Tabitha Brown has urged caution against widespread boycotts of Target following the retailer’s recent decision to scale back its Diversity, Equity, …
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