The Origin of “Cool” and its role in Black History

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I recently caught a news report about a new exhibit at the Smithsonian museum which attempts to encapsulate what it means to be cool. I stopped getting prepared for my work day to listen to what the curators of the exhibit had concluded who and what to be cool in our society. Entitled “American Cool”, the… Read more »

The Importance of the Voting Rights Act Revisited

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In honor of Women’s History Month, I have asked my father to share another guest blog giving his personal perspective on the power of voting and what it means to people of color and women. But especially, what it meant to his mother and how her impact is still felt today. Enjoy and learn! Recently,… Read more »