Lisa Leslie
1 min read
Lisa Leslie (born 1972) is a former pro basketball star and Olympian, a coach, and activist. Here is a clip of her making the very... Read More
African-American history
Lisa Leslie
1 min read
We Can’t Deny, Fashion Empowers!
9 min read
Let’s face it, fashion inspires us as women – our own stylings as well as that of other women. I reflect on this as I... Read More
What is it about Girls and Color
12 min read
Most women will tell you, fashion empowers! Racial discrimination blends with gender inequality and affects women not just nationally but globally. Even the United Nations... Read More
Musicians Launch “Dear American Orchestras” Campaign
As Routes concludes its indepth series covering the many concert offerings of the Gateways Music Festival this year, we find ourselves part of a movement... Read More
list of 20 historical African-Americans plus ron’s role model
Dorothy Irene Height was an American civil rights and women’s rights activist. She focused on the issues of African-American women, including unemployment, illiteracy, and voter... Read More
So, What IS Afrofuturism?
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Words and expressions can have a heyday. They can be buzzworthy. Extra popular. Used frequently and with special emphasis. In recent years, but especially in... Read More
US Olympic Hall of Famer Wilma Rudolph
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Wilma Rudolph (June 23, 1940 – November 12, 1994) is an outstanding athlete and a role model for the ages. Ms. Rudolph is remembered mostly... Read More
Why so few African-American Players?
7 min read
The Negro Leagues. Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Cool Papa Bell. Jackie Robinson, Larry Doby, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays. Roy Campanella, Monte Irvin, Ernie Banks, Dave... Read More