by Larry Scott-Walker | Feb 17, 2023 | Black History
James Earl Hardy (born 1960) is an African-American author, playwright, and filmmaker who is best known for his contributions to LGBTQ+ literature and the black gay community. He was born and raised in New York City and has been active in the LGBTQ+ community for many...
by Larry Scott-Walker | Feb 16, 2023 | Black History
Billy Porter (born 1969) is an American actor, singer, and playwright who is best known for his work in the entertainment industry as a performer and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and raised in a musical family, where he developed...
by Larry Scott-Walker | Feb 14, 2023 | Black History
Countee Cullen (1903-1946) was an African-American poet and writer who was a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement that took place in the 1920s and 1930s. He was born in New York City and was raised in an orphanage after the death of his...
by admin | Feb 13, 2023 | Black History
Henrietta Lacks (born Loretta Pleasant; August 1, 1920 – October 4, 1951) was an African American woman whose cancer cells are the source of the famous HeLa Cell line, the first immortal human cell line. HeLa cells are one of the most important cell lines in...
by Larry Scott-Walker | Feb 10, 2023 | Black History
Wanda Sykes (born 1964) is an American actress, comedian, and writer who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry as a versatile performer with a sharp wit and social commentary. She is best known for her work as a stand-up comedian, her appearances...
by Larry Scott-Walker | Feb 9, 2023 | Black History
André Leon Talley (1949-2022) is an American fashion journalist, editor, and stylist who has been an influential figure in the fashion world for several decades. He is best known for his work as a long-time editor-at-large for American Vogue magazine and his...
