#BreakingBarriers

February 27: Wilma Rudolph 4 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Sports
• Track

February 27: Wilma Rudolph

Ronald Bunn 10 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Fastest Woman in the World Story Wilma Rudolph faced severe health challenges from an early age, including... Read More

February 26: Sidney Poitier 4 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Theatre

February 26: Sidney Poitier

Ronald Bunn 10 months ago

The First Black Leading Man in Hollywood A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Story The historic Academy Award win in 1963 for Lilies of... Read More

February 24: Katherine Johnson 2 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Inventors and Influential Figures

February 24: Katherine Johnson

Ronald Bunn 10 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Breaking Barriers in Space Story Katherine Johnson, a pioneering mathematician at NASA, played a crucial role in advancing... Read More

February 23: Marian Anderson 2 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Classical
• Opera

February 23: Marian Anderson

Ronald Bunn 10 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Voice of the Movement Story Marian Anderson, a world-renowned contralto, was a trailblazer who shattered racial barriers... Read More

Pioneers of Style/ Influential African-American Icons in Art and Fashion 1 min read

• African-American history
• Art
• Crossword Puzzle
• Fashion

Pioneers of Style/ Influential African-American Icons in Art and Fashion

Ronald Bunn 12 months ago

In the vibrant tapestry of visual culture, African-American icons — artists, designers, and fashion trendsetters — have profoundly influenced and reshaped the landscape of art... Read More