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The Life and Legacy of Thurgood Marshall:  First African American U.S. Supreme Court Justice

The life and legacy of Thurgood Marshall are truly remarkable! Click the link to learn some lesser know facts about his life.

Honoring “La Majestad Negra”:  Sylvia del Villard, Afro-Puerto Rican Actress, Singer, Dancer,  Orator, And Activist

Dancer, singer, orator, and activist, Sylvia del Villard was a champion and advocate of Afro-Puerto Rican culture.  Click the link to learn more.

Dr. Willa B. Player: 1st Black Female College President Of A 4-Year Fully Accredited Liberal Arts College

Dr. Willa B. Player was the first black woman to become president of a four year fully accredited liberal arts college, Bennett College for Women in 1956.  Click the link to learn more. 

Alexander Augusta:  1st Black Surgeon In The U.S. Army

Lt. Colonel Alexander Augusta was the highest ranking black officer in the U.S. Army and its first black surgeon.  He was also the first black instructor in the medical department at Howard University.  Click the link to learn more.

Cookman Institute: Pioneering Institution That Proceeded Historically Black Colleges & Universities

Founded on February 26, 1872, Cookman Institute was one of the first educational institutions for African Americans before the launching of HBCU’s. Click the link to learn more.

Diane Nash – Unsung Hero Of The Civil Rights Movement

Diane Nash was a true trailblazer and warrior of the Civil Rights Movement! Click the link to learn more.

Morehouse College: Celebrating 150th Anniversary

Morehouse College (HBCU) celebrates its 150th anniversary on February 14, 2017. Click the link to learn more.

Thomas Moorehead: The World’s 1st African American Rolls Royce Car Dealer

Thomas Morehead is part of an elite group of only 33 Rolls Royce dealers across the globe that sells Rolls Royce vehicles. He took a leap of faith and it has paid off in a major way! Click the link to learn more!

Background of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) have played an integral role in the education and training of African Americans. Click the link to learn more about their history and legacy of educational excellence.

Detroit Dirt: Creating Environmental Security and Sustainability

Pashon Murray, CEO of Detroit Dirt is bringing environmental sustainability and security to the inner city of Detroit. Click the link to learn more.

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