Black in Space: Celebrating the Achievements of Black Astronauts and Scientists
Countless brilliant minds and courageous individuals have paved the journey to space, and among them, Black scientists and astronauts have played a vital role.
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A Tribute To A Black Dance Icon
She was Sydney Gibson King, a ballerina and the founder of the Sydney School of Dance who recently died at the age of 104.
Influential Black Artists of Our Time
As a vehicle for social change, artists have continued to use their works to address injustices, oppose norms, and advocate for changes.
Maggie Lena Walker’s St. Luke Penny Savings Bank
Maggie Lena Walker was an African American entrepreneur and civic leader who broke traditional gender and discriminatory laws by becoming the first Black woman to establish and become president of a bank in the United States.
Getting to know Hon. Chris Chaplin
Born into a Jamaican family that believed in public service, Christopher Chaplin’s path was affected by his father, a journalist, and mother, a teacher. These early influences instilled in him a profound respect for education, communication, and service.
From Shackles To Sovereignty: Inspirational African Leaders In The Fight Against Colonialism
Self-determination became a uniting decimal among many inspirational leaders all across Africa.
Black Female Leaders Who Are Shaping History Today
As Michelle Obama memorably said at the Democratic Convention in 2008, “The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard…
Exploring Philadelphia’s Black Heroes: Guion Bluford, Octavius V. Catto, Rebecca J. Cole, Dr. Helen Octavia Dickens, Crystal Bird Fauset, Jessie Redmon Fauset, James Forten, and Francis Ellen Watkins Harper.
Known for its crucial role in the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the city is home to a rich history of monuments and an array of ethnic nationalities amongst which are the Black heroes whose courage, resilience, and commitment have impacted the growth of American Democracy.
Shawn Mooring: A Philadelphia Servant Leader!
Shawn Mooring, the Head of Philadelphia Programs at the Lenfest Institute for Journalism, began his journey in West Philadelphia, where the city’s vibrant culture and complex challenges molded his early world view.
Black Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
In the ever-evolving landscape of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Black professionals have surely earned their seat at the table.