COVID-19 has been a persisting burden in our lives for the past 2-ish years. Throughout these infamously “uncertain” times, we have learned to value healthcare workers to an entirely new level. Though medicine has been a savior to the human kind for as long as we can remember, it has done more harm than we…
With Black History month coming to an end, now is a great time to reflect on how black women have contributed historically to the field of STEM. STEM refers to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is used to refer to these terms and fields as a whole. While Black women have contributed significantly to…
As BHM draws to a close, I want to explore some ways we can continue to advocate for Black History and racial equality after February. In the words of Tom Joyner, a retired radio host, “Black History [is] 365 days a year”— meaning Black history isn’t a superficial topic meant for one out of twelve…
We celebrate black history month to bring attention to African Americans’ achievements to the world and honor black achievement and establish a time dedicated to honoring African Americans’ accomplishments and raising awareness of Black history in the United States. Now I would like to share with you a few quotes about black…
As Black History Month slowly comes to a close, it serves as an almost fitting end to the month dedicated to celebrating the achievements of African Americans to write a piece on famous Black writers who influenced decades of literature for future generations. From Nobel Prize winners to double NAACP prize winners, each writer has…
Science has always been a fascinating topic to the human mind. Therefore, I believe it is important to recognize some amazing scientific contributions made by Black women this February. Many of these scientific contributions have been quite influential to society and have allowed mainstream projects, such as NASA missions, to be possible. All of these…
Martin Luther King Jr was an influential person in Black history. He led the movement to end segregation and counter prejudice in the United States through the means of peaceful protest, and his speeches have left a lasting impact on many people. His “I have a dream” speech is his most famous speech. It called…
Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. – Charlie Parker, legendary jazz saxophonist Introduction If you listen to music, you would have definitely encountered jazz sometime in your life, whether it be in the form of rock, R&B, hip-hop, or pop music. Perhaps you were even in the Jazz Band at school.…
Phillis Wheatley was born circa 1753 in the Gambia, named by the slave-owners which bought her for the ship which forcibly took her to the Americas in 1761. She was a remarkable young girl; the family which had bought her educated her after recognizing her potential and within sixteen months of her arrival she was…
Lets talk about the super soaker; the 2011 toy of the year and member of the Toy Hall of Fame. The Creation Lonnie Johnson grew up as the epitome of those insanely skilled kids you see innovating from childhood. He later became an Airforce and NASA engineer. While working on a water-based refrigerator system for…
February is Black History Month! This is such an amazing time to educate ourselves and to learn more. Some of my fellow bloggers have already written about the pioneers of the music industry and dance styles that have their roots in Black culture, but today I want to highlight some amazing wall art from black…
Who is Gladys West? Gladys West is a Black American mathematician. She is well known for her contributions to the mathematical modelling of the shape of the Earth. Also, she worked on developing satellite geodesy models that helped the development of the Global Positioning System (GPS). Early life: She was born in 1930 in Virginia…
Black History Month is a time to celebrate not only Black people’s victories and achievements but also the challenges they’ve overcome in order to attain said achievements. February is Black History Month and we are called to focus and honour Black individuals who have impacted history and culture in our world today. Dance is something…
Every February, citizens of the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom celebrate Black History Month to raise awareness about racial inequality and recognize individuals who endured the hardships of slavery, fought for liberty and made significant cultural and social contributions. In particular, exploring positive aspects of Black History, such as their social and cultural…
February marks Black History Month. This month is a time to educate ourselves and learn more about the history of Black individuals in order to move forward as a society. However, more than that, it is about celebrating the accomplishments of Black individuals throughout the world’s history. Going off of that theme, I wanted to…