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Lena Richard's story deserves to be celebrated: the first Black woman in America to host her cooking show in the 1940s, she challenged stereotypes and inspired her community. Her legacy in the culinary world paved the way for the diverse food culture we enjoy today. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Lena Richard's story deserves to be celebrated: the first Black woman in America to host her cooking show in the 1940s, she challenged stereotypes and inspired her community. Her legacy in the culinary world paved the way for the diverse food culture we enjoy today. #BlackHistoryMonth
Allyson Felix faced adversity during her pregnancy when Nike tried to cut her endorsement by 70%. But she persevered, after giving birth to her daughter prematurely and qualifying for five Olympics. She's even created her own brand of running shoes, Saysh One. An inspiration 💪 #BlackHistoryMonth
February 19, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Allyson Felix faced adversity during her pregnancy when Nike tried to cut her endorsement by 70%. But she persevered, after giving birth to her daughter prematurely and qualifying for five Olympics. She's even created her own brand of running shoes, Saysh One. An inspiration 💪 #BlackHistoryMonth
From overcoming racial profiling to becoming an Emmy-winning wildlife advocate, Christian Cooper's journey is a testament to passion and resilience. Cooper's show, Extraordinary Birder on Nat Geo, and award-winning book showcase his love for birdwatching #BlackHistoryMonth #WildlifeAdvocacy
February 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
From overcoming racial profiling to becoming an Emmy-winning wildlife advocate, Christian Cooper's journey is a testament to passion and resilience. Cooper's show, Extraordinary Birder on Nat Geo, and award-winning book showcase his love for birdwatching #BlackHistoryMonth #WildlifeAdvocacy
In Jan 1969, the Black Panther Party launched the Free Breakfast for School Children Program at St. Augustine's Church in Oakland. It quickly expanded nationwide, providing meals to over 10,000 kids daily before school. A powerful example of community empowerment and collective action. #BlackHistory
February 17, 2025 at 5:00 AM
In Jan 1969, the Black Panther Party launched the Free Breakfast for School Children Program at St. Augustine's Church in Oakland. It quickly expanded nationwide, providing meals to over 10,000 kids daily before school. A powerful example of community empowerment and collective action. #BlackHistory
Clara Brown: pioneer, community leader, philanthropist. As the first African American woman in Denver, she overcame slavery to become a successful businesswoman during the Colorado Gold Rush. Her generosity and determination inspire us all. #ClaraBrown #BlackHistoryMonth
February 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Clara Brown: pioneer, community leader, philanthropist. As the first African American woman in Denver, she overcame slavery to become a successful businesswoman during the Colorado Gold Rush. Her generosity and determination inspire us all. #ClaraBrown #BlackHistoryMonth
My FB crochet account
February 16, 2025 at 1:58 AM
My FB crochet account
Dat. Face. Doe.
February 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Dat. Face. Doe.
.... I'm going to have to pass. I think I'd be a better therapist than him.
January 31, 2025 at 2:13 AM
.... I'm going to have to pass. I think I'd be a better therapist than him.
January 27, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Marie Høeg and Bolette Berg, were #Norwegian #photographers, #activists, and partners at the turn of the 20th century. Their personal portraits, found in boxes marked 'private,' were first discovered in the 1980s, after their deaths in the #1940s.
By: Preus Museum -- Norwegian Museum of Photography
By: Preus Museum -- Norwegian Museum of Photography
January 26, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Marie Høeg and Bolette Berg, were #Norwegian #photographers, #activists, and partners at the turn of the 20th century. Their personal portraits, found in boxes marked 'private,' were first discovered in the 1980s, after their deaths in the #1940s.
By: Preus Museum -- Norwegian Museum of Photography
By: Preus Museum -- Norwegian Museum of Photography
January 26, 2025 at 6:36 AM
About this artwork:
Achilles refuses the comfort of his #Greek comrades to grieve over the dead body of his possible lover, Patroclus, who was killed by the #Trojans. The enormous size of Hamilton's painting conveys his ambition to depict episodes from #Homer's #Iliad in an overpowering, #epic mode.
Achilles refuses the comfort of his #Greek comrades to grieve over the dead body of his possible lover, Patroclus, who was killed by the #Trojans. The enormous size of Hamilton's painting conveys his ambition to depict episodes from #Homer's #Iliad in an overpowering, #epic mode.
January 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Housed in the #Louvre, The Sleeping #Hermaphroditus: a reclining marble figure on a mattress, (added by Baroque sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini). Figure appears to be a nude woman when viewed from behind, but closer inspection reveals male genitalia.
#QueerArt #ArtHistory #Mythology #GonnaLearnToday
#QueerArt #ArtHistory #Mythology #GonnaLearnToday
January 25, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Housed in the #Louvre, The Sleeping #Hermaphroditus: a reclining marble figure on a mattress, (added by Baroque sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini). Figure appears to be a nude woman when viewed from behind, but closer inspection reveals male genitalia.
#QueerArt #ArtHistory #Mythology #GonnaLearnToday
#QueerArt #ArtHistory #Mythology #GonnaLearnToday
January 25, 2025 at 5:06 AM