Tonya Blazio-Licorish, MCS, discusses the significant influence of Josephine Baker, beyond her famous banana skirt, emphasizing her broader legacy captured by WWD. The discussion extends to other key figures like Gladys Bentley and Lena Horne, highlighting their impact on 20th and 21st-century fashion and culture. The video underscores the importance of recognizing and understanding these […]
(BPRW) USPS Celebrates Judiciary Trailblazer Constance Baker Motley With 47th Black Heritage Stamp (Black PR Wire) What: The 47th stamp in the Black Heritage series honors Constance Baker Motley (1921-2005), civil rights pioneer and the first African American woman to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court and the first to serve as a federal judge. […]
The school district spokeswoman, Gabby Acosta, said Miami-Dade is the third-largest school district in the nation, according to the Miami Herald. Baker’s mother, Jasmine Gary, said the history-making news did not excite her daughter. The proud mother learned of her 16-year-old advancement after a visit to the school. After looking at her school credits, her […]
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The iconic Josephine Baker was the focal point and honoree of the Dior spring fashion show. At the age of 19, the American-born jazz singer, dancer, actress and civil rights activist moved to Paris to get not only away from the racial tension in the U.S., but to pursue her dreams in show biz. Her […]
When Dusty Baker helped the Houston Astros capture a championship on Saturday night, he became only the third Black manager in MLB history to lead a team to a championship. The 73-year-old, who has been chasing the title for 25 years, met with reporters before the game and answered questions about what it would mean […]
I need to see everybody’s contracts at Universal and Sony I’m not gonna watch my people be enslaved I’m putting my life on the line for my people The music industry and the NBA are modern day slave ships I’m the new Moses — ye (@kanyewest) September 15, 2020 “When you sign a music deal […]