PEOPLE & PLACES
The Performing & The Visual
ARTIST
The Harlem Renaissance captures the essence of the history of African American art. It captured the pride and spirit of Blacks and demonstrated the depth of brilliance and talent throughout the African American community and worldwide.
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Every Sport
ATHLETES
African Americans continue to dominate in sports. Many athletes, like Lebron James, use their brilliance in and out of sports to change the educational landscape. Lebron is one, among many, intelligent athletes who are committed to education.
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Business Savvy
BLACK WALL STREET & ENTERPRISES
Think about the brilliance involved in starting a business in a place of great oppression. Think about the intelligence it took to learn a new language, a new culture, and a new way to survive. If they could do it, so can you! We are without excuse.
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Education Propels Brilliance
EDUCATORS
"The purpose of education is to educate each one of us to think critically and to think intensively. Character plus intelligence – that’s the objective of true education.” - Martin Luther King, Jr. Workbooks do not now, nor have they ever grown dendrites. The brain is a powerful thing to use to propel us forward!
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The Trailblazers
FIRSTS
There are many firsts in the African American community. Being the first at any good thing takes vision, commitment, consistency, and good old-fashioned hard work. Use your character & your intelligence to envision your future.
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Creative Brilliance
INVENTORS
Many students now possess something that would not be possible without inventor Granville T. Woods. At a time of relentless racism, Woods won a court challenge regarding his inventions. While he had many inventions, this one invention helped change how we communicate today. Can't think of what it is?
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Change Agents
LEADERS
Leaders are brave, but that does not mean they are not afraid. Instead, they focus on their goal and choose to walk against their fears. That takes courage & brilliance!
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Brilliant Solutions
SCIENTISTS
Try to imagine our world without scientists. There would be no COVID-19 vaccines, no cars, no computers, and no ice cream! From the complex to the simple, good science makes things better.
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Make a Move
NOW THAT YOU KNOW
Now that you know about historic people and places, what can you do to improve you own community? What people can you put in your village to make the places you go and the place you live better for everyone.
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