15 Pioneering Black Architects Who Shaped America Their work, talent, and perseverance paved the way for future Black design professionals—and so much more. BY STEELE MARCOUX PUBLISHED: JUN 2, 2021 UCLA Libraries Special Collections/Courtesy of PBS SoCal At VERANDA, we believe our built environment informs how we understand our own communities and reflects who we are as […]
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Say their Names – Never Forget the Charleston Church Massacre Rev. Clementa Pinckney The Rev. Clementa Pinckney, 41: A state senator and the senior pastor of Emanuel, he was married to Jennifer Benjamin and the father of two children, Eliana and Malana. He was a 1995 graduate of Allen University and got his master’s degree at the
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Black-Owned Wineries in the U.S. and Around the World These vineyards are creating quality wine while amplifying equity. By Gabrielle Nicole Pharms Published: Aug 15, 2022 Whether it’s skipping the long line of admission into the hottest restaurant or being the first to try a bottle of unreleased Champagne, people love the luxury of exclusivity. However, unlike
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These trailblazers’ broke barriers and shattered stereotypes — and went on to conduct research, discover treatments, and provide leadership that improved the health of millions. By Julia Haskins, Special to AAMC News The Flying Black Medics, created by Leonidas Harris Berry, MD, return from providing medical care and education to Cairo, Illinois, residents in 1970.National Institutes of
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FIRST BLACK ARCHAEOLOGIST JOHN WESLEY GILBERT (1863-1923) John Wesley Gilbert, 1888 Public Domain Image John Wesley Gilbert was and educator, a missionary, and the first African American archaeologist. He was also the first graduate of Paine College, and the first African American to receive a master’s degree from Brown University. Gilbert was born free
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A-Larenée Davis is a multi-hyphenate artist: singer—actress, hand model and artisan . This Newark native is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music and has received distinguished awards such as the New Jersey Governor Award for Arts and Education, the Jeffrey Carollo Scholarship, The Star Ledger Scholarship and a scholarship for Le
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Quiana Nicole Keeve is a product of Prince George’s County. She graduated from Duval High School as an honor student located in Prince George’s County. She went on to graduate from the University Maryland at College Park with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology; the University is also located in Prince George’s County. After attending
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Shanell Toomer Bio: Shanell Toomer – “A Rose that Grew from Concrete.” Simply put….Shanell is Amazing and we celebrate you! Shanell Toomer is the “Rose that Grew from Concrete.” She was raised in Irvington, NJ with 2 parents with substance abuse challenges, in a community impacted by poverty, violence and crime. She successfully navigated through
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Larry Ali Hill Unsung Hero Nominated by: LaFonda McKinney Minding My Business continues its 365 days of celebrating local Unsung Heroes and their impact on the community. We shine the light on Mr. Larry “Ali” Hill, who rose from the ashes of his youth to become the community advocate and change agent for those who would attempt to
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Verne WilsonLocal Unsung HeroNominated by: June Morris As Minding My Business continues the celebration of Black Excellence, 365 days of the the year, we highlight our next Giant making a huge difference in the mental health field, Verne Wilson. Verne Wilson has served as a counselor at Maryville University since July of 2017. He received
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