Seven Lesser-Known Women Who Broke the Sound Barrier
Meet some ground-breaking women who raised their voices in diverse ways, despite the 'sound barriers' dictating they should not be heard....
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Ordinary People, Courage, And Change
Common people, all of us, black and white, young and old, rich and poor are able to accomplish so much. What types of courage and change...
Langston Hughes: Jazz Man
Poet, social activist, playwright, essayist, and leading voice of the Harlem Renaissance, Langston Hughes was also deeply in love with...
The Films Of Solomon Sir Jones: A Fascinating Record Of Black Life In The 1920s
Considered the definitive film record of everyday Black life at the beginning of the Great Migration, these films are a poignant and...
Johnny Mathis: Legendary Voice Of Velvet & Ruler The Croon
The iconic king of the romantic ballad has been recording and packing concert halls for more than sixty years, and he's still going...
Short Films Exploring Pathways To Justice & Peace
These evocative short films explore changes in perspective and action that contribute to creating a more just and peaceful world. Each...
Contemporary Indigenous Artists Of Guatemala And Mexico
These Indigenous artists are creating stunning and transformative works of art, grounded in their cultural wellsprings, while blazing new...
Matika Wilbur’s ReVisioning Of Native America
Matika Wilbur, a member of both the Swinomish and Tulalip Nations in Washington State, has undertaken to photograph at least one member...
Harriet Powers: The "Mother of African-American Quilting"
Only two of her wonderful quilts still survive, but they are among the most famous and revered works of art in the history of...
The True Story Of 'Forty Acres And A Mule'
We’ve all heard the story of the '40 acres and a mule' promise to former slaves at the end of the US Civil War. The real story, however,...
Mary Sibande's Stunning Revisioning Of Domestic Workers
This South African artist-sculptor's alter-ego character, Sophie, is based on three generations of female domestic workers in her family....
The Streets We Live On
We're more globally connected now than ever before, but we also have unique streets we call home. Let's explore what happens when global...
We Are Worthy In Every Aspect Of Our Essence: Homage To Humanity
Photographer Jimmy Nelson has traveled the world throughout his life. What he has learned is that communities that thrive, support, and...
Naomi Long Magett: Godmother Of African-American Poetry
Her career as a poet began at age seven. At fifteen, she met Langston Hughes, and published her first book of poetry at age...
Migration: Stories Beyond The Headlines
Migration has occurred for as long as there's been humans. Let's take a closer look at all this moving around and get under the surface...
'Miss Jazz': A Painter Of Songs, Transcendent At The Keyboard
Carmen McRae was one of the great jazz singers, finding the tender, warm, or heartache depth in the songs she wrote and performed. An...
Recognizing And Celebrating Human Nobility: A Prerequisite To Justice And Peace
A world of justice and peace is one where all people can reach their full potential and are embraced in their full nobility and humanity....
8 Mind-Engaging, Heart-Provoking Short Films About Transformation
These impactful short films explore widely-varied stories of transformation--personal, social, spiritual, global. The Great Wolf and...
Bettie Mae Fikes: The "Voice Of Selma" And Singing For Freedom Ever Since
Known as "the Voice of Selma," Bettie Mae Fikes became a Civil Rights Movement activist at age 15 and never looked back. Her powerful...
Extraordinary Portraits Of Africa's Indigenous Peoples
Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher, over decades, have developed an enduring, deeply respectful relationship with African tribal peoples....
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