Continuing in my minimalist mode, but keeping it current this month is dedicated to the people of Minneapolis who are holding it down for the rest of us. They have protested daily in resistance to oppressive tactics of the federal government. Congratulations on being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Sidney Poitier changed what Hollywood allowed and what audiences expected. With quiet strength, he made excellence undeniable and humanity impossible to ignore.
Zora Neale Hurston
Hurston listened when others overlooked. She captured Black life in its full voice, wit, and wisdom, leaving behind stories that still breathe, laugh, and argue back.
Continuing in my minimalist mode, but keeping it current this month is dedicated to the people of Minneapolis who are holding it down for the rest of us. They have protested daily in resistance to oppressive tactics of the federal government. Congratulations on being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall didn’t just argue cases. He reshaped the legal landscape, so equality had a fighting chance. His legacy lives in every ruling that leans toward fairness.
Josephine Baker dazzled stages and defied borders. Performer, activist, freedom fighter. She proved artistry could be glamorous and brave at the same time.
Continuing in my minimalist mode, but keeping it current this month is dedicated to the people of Minneapolis who are holding it down for the rest of us. They have protested daily in resistance to oppressive tactics of the federal government. Congratulations on being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Bert Williams mastered comedy while carrying the weight of contradiction. Through humor, he exposed truth, resilience, and the cost of being seen in a world that often refused to look clearly. He is one of the first African American actors to star on Broadway.
In continuation of our celebration of 100 years of honouring Black History, we focus on another person who showed us how to fight and not give up.
Built From Vision, Fueled by Legacy
Madam C.J. Walker turned beauty into an empire and opportunity into inheritance. She showed that wealth can be measured not just in success, but in how many doors you open behind you. She opened many doors.
Continuing in my minimalist mode, but keeping it current this month is dedicated to the people of Minneapolis who are holding it down for the rest of us. They have protested daily in resistance to oppressive tactics of the federal government. Congratulations on being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
