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Little-Known Black History Fact: Selena Sloan Butler

Posted on February 21st, 2010 in Empowerment, Encouragement, Enlightenment, Enrichment, Popular Culture

Selena Sloan Butler was the past president of Georgia Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers 1919-1926. Following the success of the National Congress of Mothers PTA, African-American teacher and Spelman College graduate Selena Sloan Butler heard the call, so on May 7, 1926, the National Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers (NCCPT) was formed, with [...]

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Little-Known Black History Fact: Lois Mailou Jones

Posted on February 20th, 2010 in Empowerment, Encouragement, Enlightenment, Enrichment, Popular Culture

Textile artist Lois Mailou Jones was a Harlem Renaissance artist; in fact, she was one of the longest living members of the Harlem Renaissance. Jones found her inspiration in Martha’s Vineyard as a teen. As her interest grew, she decided to attend the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in 1937, learning textile design. [...]

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Go, Tell Michelle: You’ve Read the Book, Now See the Play

Posted on January 04th, 2010 in Barack Obama, Books, Breaking News, Encouragement, Enlightenment, Enrichment, Entertainment, Michelle Obama, Our Communities, Politics, Popular Culture

“We are one woman, blessed to be born Black in America … I rejoice for every little girl, every teenager, young adult and yes even every senior, who like me, can look at you and see herself.”~~Excerpt from a letter to Michelle Obama Go, Tell Michelle: African American Women Write to the New First Lady [...]

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WSY Bookchat with Audiegrl: Susan L. Taylor’s All About Love

Posted on November 23rd, 2009 in Books, Breaking News, Encouragement, Enlightenment, Enrichment, Entertainment, Popular Culture, Spirituality

Today’s interview features Susan L. Taylor, discussing her profoundly inspirational and thought-provoking book, All About Love: Favorite Selections from ‘In The Spirit’ on Living Fearlessly. All About Love is a gathering of Susan’s favorite In the Spirit essays, as well as the favorites of many Essence readers. Several themes reoccur ~ finding harmony with ourselves [...]