by kenycm | Sep 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Have you heard of Skyhook Foundation or Camp Skyhook? Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is “giving kids a shot that cannot be blocked.” The outstanding NBA athlete had an idea to establish the Skyhook Foundation to give fourth—and fifth-graders a chance to experience...
by kenycm | Aug 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Joan Southgate’s family gave her the tools to make a difference. From her early childhood years, when her family hosted visiting Black leaders Paul Robeson, W.E.B. Du Bois, George Schuyler, Ethel Waters, and Mary McLeod Bethune, Joan, although very young,...
by kenycm | Jul 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Nego League Slogan, “We are the ship, All else the sea.” Baseball has long been known as America’s favorite pastime since the Civil War. The military, companies, and college campuses had teams integrated with Black and White ball players. All the while, African...
by kenycm | Jun 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
As early as the 1920s, Zoot Suits could be seen in Black communities. It was a suit that was very recognizable for its oversized fit upon the wearer. The shoulders were exaggerated with oversized shoulder pads, extended labels, and enlarged pants tapered at the...
by kenycm | May 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
The thirst for knowledge has always been a part of the culture of the African diaspora. From some accounts, 30% of enslaved people came from Timbuktu, a city long synonymous with the “utmost end of the earth.” This city is also the home of the University...
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