Strength in Every Story

As this is year of the book, there is Strength in Every Story.  As the first quarter of this year comes to a close, let’s reflect on the body of work by and about some of the notable figures who are no longer among us. In every life there is a story. Stories teach, inspire…
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Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is a seven-day event to celebrate heritage, resilience and family of Black people in the United States diaspora.  This celebration of culture and family was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966.  Like the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, there are symbols and principles for each day.  Kwanzaa begins on 26 December and ends on…
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Assata Shakur 1947-2025

Assata  Olugbala Shakur   Remembering Assata Olugbala Shakur 1947-2025 As we age, those we consider heroes and heroines began to depart this life. On Thursday 25 September 2025, Assata Olugbala Shakur transitioned from this life.   Assata Shakur was born on 16 July 1947 in New York. At birth her parents named her JoAnne Deborah Byron.  Assata…
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