Sep 30, 2024 | Real Estate, Women
In the heart of South Carolina’s coastline lies a small but profoundly significant stretch of land known as Atlantic Beach. Once a vibrant sanctuary for Black travelers during segregation, this four-block town boasts a rich history of African American land ownership...
Sep 23, 2024 | Art, Arts Education, Culture, Women
Black Girls In Art Spaces (BGIAS), a fast-growing community for Black women to explore the arts and champion Black artists, has expanded from an initial meetup at a Dallas art gallery to more two dozen chapters across the US and abroad in just two years. “The...
Sep 16, 2024 | Education, STEM, Women
The STEM Starter Academy at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) received the Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from the magazine Insight Into Diversity. The STEM Starter Academy (SSA) has been instrumental in creating opportunities for STCC students who...
Sep 16, 2024 | Journalism, Leadership, Women
As the first Black person to work at The Atlanta Constitution, Tina McElroy Ansa paved the way for generations of Black storytellers. Tina McElroy Ansa, the celebrated author, journalist, and trailblazer whose vivid storytelling gave voice to the beauty, complexity,...
Sep 16, 2024 | Entertainment, Leadership, Television, Women
For some viewers, the iconic 90s sitcom Living Single, created by Yvette Lee Bowser, was more than a just “Black Friends,” it was an inspiration. Specifically, the character of Maxine Shaw, played by actress Erika Alexander (American Fiction, Get Out), represented an...
Jul 22, 2024 | Education, Leadership, Women
Special education offers many services to students with disabilities, but the field would benefit from embracing the diverse perspectives espoused by Black feminist scholars, according to a Penn State College of Education researcher. “People with different...
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