Category Archives: Empowerment

Thursday Open Thread |

Posted on September 15, 2016 by

ICYMI! Carla Hayden Sworn In as 14th Librarian of Congress Hello @Twitter! I am Carla Hayden, the 14th #LibrarianOfCongress. Let's explore @LibraryCongress together. pic.twitter.com/2alouL2MXk — Carla Hayden (@LibnOfCongress) September 14, 2016

Posted in African Americans, Current Events, Education, Empowerment, News, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , | 42 Comments

First Lady Michelle Obama FULL Interview At Howard University

Posted on September 2, 2016 by
Posted in Education, Empowerment, First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Media, Michelle Obama | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Tuesday Open Thread | Black Women In Medicine

Posted on August 23, 2016 by

“Black Women in Medicine” Doc To Hit Theaters On Aug. 26 Source: Coming to theaters in New York (August 26 through September 1) and Los Angeles (September 2 through 8) is “Black Women in Medicine,” the first documentary to explore … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Education, Empowerment, Health, Health & Nutrition, Inspiration, Movies, Open Thread | Tagged , , , , | 64 Comments

Would YOU Want to be Treated Like Blacks?

Posted on July 8, 2016 by

Jane Elliot confronting white folks HEAD ON. Because they are the folks that need to do this”

Posted in Birtherism, Black Codes, Black Voter Suppression, Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, Democracy, discrimination, Empowerment, Hate Crime, Income Inequality, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Lynching, Murder, Police bruality, Police violence, Protests, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism, segregation, Slave Auctions, Slave Breeding in America, Slavery, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, White Supremacy | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

First Lady Michelle Obama, First Daughters Malia & Sasha In Morocco

Posted on June 28, 2016 by

Check out the end of the clip- What was Meryl talking about? Hmmm, FLOTUS obviously had “heard all about it.” I’d love to get the video of the complete session above. If anyone finds it, please drop it in comments … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Democracy, Education, Empowerment, First Daughters, FLOTUS, Good News!, Human Rights, Malia Obama, Michelle Obama, Sasha Obama | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

Videos | President Obama Speaks on Brexit

Posted on June 28, 2016 by
Posted in Barack Obama, Democracy, Economy, Empowerment, Politics, POTUS, President Obama | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

The United State Of Women Summit

Posted on June 14, 2016 by

The United State of Women will be an important moment for both women and girls, domestically and internationally. It will feature speakers who will both educate as well as inspire all of us to take action on June 14th and … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Democracy, Dr. Jill Biden, Economics, Education, Empowerment, First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Gun Violence, Health & Nutrition | Tagged , , , , , | 36 Comments