Before 1919, when women were given the right to vote, women weren’t respected as apart of mankind. Black women had it worse as many were assaulted by white slaveowners, and were less than deserving of anything but to bear children. This, however, did not stop the aspiring black authors to write in a time when blacks were forbidden to read or write. Our Nig by Harriet E. Wilson, written in 1859, become the first book to be published by an African American woman. This book gave women the opportunity to have the courage to continue to have a voice and …
“There is a strength, a power even, in understanding brokenness, because embracing our brokenness creates a need and desire for mercy, and perhaps a corresponding need to show mercy. When you experience mercy, you learn things that are hard to learn otherwise. You see things you can’t otherwise see; you hear things you can’t otherwise hear. You begin to recognize the humanity that resides in each of us.” – Goodreads Image Via Amazon One of the most powerful books, Just Mercy, reached theaters on Christmas Day. While we find ourselves diving deep into the prison systems, those incarcerated …
After a year of closure and $2.15 million in renovations, North Lawndale’s local library has reopened. The Douglass Branch Library, famously named after Frederick Douglass, used to welcome in readers from the neighborhood with pride. But in 2017, the community noticed that the library was beginning to fall apart. Community members pushed for its redesign after the library suffered a safety issue due to its ongoing deterioration. Image Via Free Spirit Media There was a lot to be done in order to make sure the space was usable “for people to come together to collaborate, work on homework, read, …
It’s that time again! Today is National Compliment Day when you get to compliment the most important people in your life. But when did it all start? What are the rules? Well, I’m glad you asked. History Behind the Compliments Image Via Sweatpants and Coffee Kathy Chamberlin and Debby Hoffman became the unofficial creators of this national holiday on January 24th, 1998. What Chamberlin and Hoffman hoped to accomplish is to encourage people to inform others in our lives how much we appreciate them. Giving compliments makes the other person feel special and will allow you …
One of the most influential ladies in the US, Michelle Obama, is celebrating another year of life. As former first lady, Mrs. Obama has shown nothing but kindness and has encouraged young women to believe in their futures. She is an inspiration to many and will always be one of the best first lady’s this country has ever seen. Michelle Obama, formerly known as Michelle LaVaughn Robinson, was born January 17, 1964, to parents Fraser and Marian Robinson. Michelle and her older brother Craig were often mistaken to be twins as they weren’t that far apart in age. The Robinson’s …
