Jay Wright is one of the few poets to explore the complex relationship between the past and present African American story. At 87 years old, he has built an impressive, if under-celebrated, career. He is primarily famous for his moving language, rhythmic verse, and mythological imagery. His works have earned him several awards, including the ...
Aesha Ash is a ballerina from the U.S. For most of her career, she was the only African-American ballerina dancing with the New York City Ballet. After she retired in 2008, Ash set up the “Swan Dreams Project,” which aims to encourage more women from her community to take up ballet as an art and ...
Peter Norman is an Australian athlete who won the silver medal in the 200 meters event at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico. He is famous for participating in a silent protest with his fellow black athletes during the medal ceremony, questioning the prejudiced treatment of African-Americans. Recently, the government honored him by installing his bronze ...
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