When I graduated from California State University at Fullerton, it was the best of times and the worst of times. In California, we were experiencing rolling blackouts in the midst of the Enron Scandal. Governor Grey Davis was in a mountain of trouble, soon to be ousted and replaced by the Governator. Businesses were nervous, … Continue reading Just how well are you telling your story?
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Celebrating Black Female Freedom Fighters: Benedita Souza da Silva Sampaio
With the exception of Nigeria, Brazil has the largest population of Blacks in the world, hence I could not let this Black History Month end without acknowledging at least one of Brazil's Black female freedom fighters. There's no better heroine to feature than Benedita Souza da Silver Sampaio (1942-) who went from being born and … Continue reading Celebrating Black Female Freedom Fighters: Benedita Souza da Silva Sampaio
Celebrating Black Female Freedom Fighters: Florynce Kennedy
In today’s political and social climate, it is vitally important that we remember Florynce Kennedy (1916-2000), a woman who epitomized intersectional activism particularly during the 60s and 70s to stand up for civil rights, feminism and gay rights. A brilliant and fiercely outspoken attorney and organizer, Ms. Kennedy was never afraid to take on huge … Continue reading Celebrating Black Female Freedom Fighters: Florynce Kennedy
