“I really want to be known for my work. That sounds like such a... cliche, and I've thought about how else I can say it to make it sound less hackneyed. But that's what it comes down to... I know people are interested in these things.”
— Delroy Lindo
Goapele is a soul and R&B singer-songwriter best known for achieving a historic first: uploading the earliest music video by a Black woman to YouTube. Her video for the song “Closer,” shared in 2005—the same year the platform debuted—marked a significant moment in the early history of the video-sharing site. ❤️
Thank You Dr. Mae Jemison for all your accomplishments! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
“On September 12, 1992, physician and engineer Dr. Mae Jemison shattered barriers as the first African American woman in space, launching aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-47. During her 190+ hours in orbit, she conducted groundbreaking experiments on bone cells and life sciences, advancing research that would benefit humanity both on Earth and beyond.”
Black Ownership Matters! Respect. 🖤
Dr. Bill Releford is leading Bloom Ranch to address health disparities within the Black community in Los Angeles County. 🙏🏿
