Ten Things To Know About Olaudah Equiano
Olaudah Equiano was born an Igbo around 1745, in what is now eastern Nigeria. He came from a prosperous home; his father was a local...
Author : Meserette Kentake
I see a queen
“Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change.” ~Iyanla Vanzant Painting: “I see a Queen in me” by Frank Morrison...
The Dreamer
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars...
Gratitude
“Do not blame God for having created the tiger, but thank the creator for not having given it wings.”...
In the darkness
“Only in the darkness can you see the stars.” ~Martin Luther King Jr....
Your mate is your mirror
“Your mate is your mirror. Tell me whom you love and I’ll tell you who you are.” ~African American proverb...
Still I Rise by Maya Angelou
You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll...
Understanding who you are!
“Understanding who you are is the clear light. Without it, you are walking in the dark, the unknown.” ~from, “First Word” by Kwaku Person-Lynn *Painting:...
Hole In The Head: A Life Revealed
Hole In The Head: A Life Revealed by Wilbert Smith, based on the award-winning documentary, is a compelling, highly moving, human-interest story that vividly conveys...
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor black tobacco farmer whose cells—taken without her knowledge in 1951—became...