Tag Archives: Black History

Drummer and Composer Dr. Mark Lomax, II is Today’s Honoree

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Today's Honoree

“Lomax is the rare drummer who leaves you wanting more, leading his bandmates through a strikingly terse, brilliantly counterintuitive and ultimately joyous series of explorations.”- Lucid Culture Dr. Mark Lomax, II, critically acclaimed composer, recording artist, drummer, activist, and educator … Continue reading →

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Creative Expressions Publishing and Productions Owner Chondee Truitt is Today’s Honoree

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Today's Honoree

Chondee Truitt is a Wife, Mother and Owner and Creative Director of Creative Expressions Publishing and Productions. Chondee is a Native of Columbus Georgia and a graduate of Shaw High School. She started her company in August of 2017. In … Continue reading →

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Legacies For Young Women Authors Dr. Hazel W. Mahone and Ms. Constance F. Gipson are Today’s Honoree for Thursday January 14th, 2016

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Today's Honoree

Dr. Hazel W. Mahone has been involved at every level of education, from kindergarten through the university. Dr. Mahone is a full-time professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at California State University Sacramento, a major training center … Continue reading →

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NIU Black Male Initiative Founder Dom Bramlet is Today’s Honoree

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Today's Honoree

​​The group currently known as Black Male Initiative began as a mentoring project for regularly admitted African-American male students. Don Bramlett, the groups founder and faculty advisor, looked to create a mentoring program to combat the problem of African-American males … Continue reading →

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Author Ev’one-yaY Eulasson is Today’s Honoree

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Today's Honoree

According to Mic.com, about 60,000 slaves live in the U.S. today. The Civil War didn’t end slavery. It only concealed it. In his book “Sometimes the Diaspora Begins at Home,” Ev’one-yaY Eulasson, also known as Felton Perry, explores the 400 … Continue reading →

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African American Registry Founder Benjamin McHie is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Benjamin Mchie is the founder and executive director of African American Registry. Mchie has also been a Multi Media Professional for over 35 years. Mchie has been featured on the BBC, commenting the life of Dorothy Height and TV Asahi … Continue reading →

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Life Paradigms, Inc. Founder Fatimah Halim is Today’s Honoree

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Fatimah Halim is an artist born into a family of writers, storytellers and musicians. She has garnered success as a Special Events Coordinator, professional performance artist, pop vocalist, ethnic dancer, and inspirational author and speaker.  Just as the boundaries between … Continue reading →

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Actor Levar Burton of Reading Rainbow is Today’s Honoree

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Burton was host and executive producer of Reading Rainbow starting in 1983 for PBS.[10] The series ran for 23 seasons, making it one of the longest running children’s programs on the network. Furthermore, the series garnered over 200 broadcast awards … Continue reading →

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Today’s Honoree is Mrs. Theresa Burroughs

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Today's Honoree

Mrs. Theresa Burroughs is a Human Rights Activist in Greensboro, AL. Mrs. Burroughs was friends with Dr. King and his family and worked along side  him and others during the movement. And, as of today, she continues to educate  and … Continue reading →

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