A Look In The Mirror - Frederick Douglass (1818 - 1895) Abolitionist
Frederick Douglass was an African-American abolitionist and writer who became known for his work in the 19th-century.
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Feb 20, 20231 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Booker T. Washington (1856 - 1915) Educator
Washington was an influential figure in the development of African-American culture during the 19th and 20th centuries.
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J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 20, 20231 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Harriet Tubman (c. 1820 - 1913) Conductor of the Underground Railroad
Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist and an excellent spy for the Union Army in the Civil War.
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J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 20, 20231 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Jack Johnson (1878 - 1946) Boxing Champion
In 1897, Jack Johnson became the first black heavyweight boxing champion. He was born in Galveston, Texas, and started his career in 1897.
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J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 20, 20231 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Sterling Brown (1901 - 1989) Poet
African-American poet and professor Sterling Brown was born on May 1st, 1901, in Washington DC.
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J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 20, 20231 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Lorraine Hansberry (1930 - 1965) Playwright
Lorraine was born in 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. Her mother was a teacher, while her father was a real estate broker.
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The Chronicle News
Feb 13, 20231 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Charles Drew (1904 to 1950) Surgeon and Pioneer
Charles Richard Drew was a medical researcher and surgeon who worked in the field of transfusions. He conducted studies on the storage of...
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The Chronicle News
Feb 13, 20231 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Jacob Lawrence (1917 to 2000) Visual Artist
Jacob Lawrence was an American artist who was known for his depiction of African-American history and contemporary life. He referred to...
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The Chronicle News
Feb 13, 20231 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Wilma Rudolph (1940 to 1994) Olympic Track Medalist
In 1956 and 1960, African-American sprinter and Olympic champion, Rudolph, won gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the 200 and...
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J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 13, 20231 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Carter G Woodson (1875 to 1950) Educator and Philosopher
Woodson was a historian, journalist, and author who pioneered the study of the history of African-Americans. He was also one of the first...
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The Chronicle News
Feb 13, 20231 min read
A Look in The Mirror - Dred Scott (1795 – 1858) Reformer
Dred Scott was an African-American man who was enslaved. He and his wife Harriet tried to seek freedom in 1857, but they were denied it....
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Feb 10, 20233 min read
Lansing Musical Duo to Compete at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN
(Lansing, MI) – The Dedfoot Duo of Wil Pruitt & Justin Deason have qualified for, and will compete against Blues artists from around the...
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The Chronicle News
Feb 7, 20231 min read
World-Famous Dance Company to Saunter into Midland Center of the Arts for a Night in March
World-renowned dance company to make a one-night stop in Midland, building a bridge between old-world ballet and new-age hip-hop.
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J. Domonick Dixie
Feb 6, 20231 min read
A Look in The Mirror - Barbara Jordan (1936 -1996) Politician
Jordan was the first African American woman elected to the Texas Senate.
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J. Domonick Dixie
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A Look in The Mirror - Marian Anderson (1897 - 1993) Opera Singer
The contralto was born in Philadelphia and gained fame as a concert singer. In 1935 she became a top performer after singing at town hall...
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The Chronicle News
Feb 6, 20231 min read
A Look in The Mirror - Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872 - 1906) Poet
Paul Laurence Dunbar was born in Dayton, OH to Matilda and Joshua Dunbar who were both slaves. He is known as one of the first African...
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The Chronicle News
Feb 6, 20231 min read
The Black Violin returns to the Wharton Center
They are re-imagining what a violin concert looks & sounds like, building bridges to spaces where Mozart & Kendrick Lamar harmoniously exist
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The Chronicle News
Feb 5, 20231 min read
Gordon Parks: The camera was his weapon
The camera was his weapon. Gordon Parks is known for his breathtaking captures featured in LIFE and Vogue
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The Chronicle News
Feb 3, 20231 min read
A Look In The Mirror - Langston Hughes (1902 -1967) Writer/ Editor/ Lecturer
He was born James Mercer Langston Hughes in Joplin, MO. Hughes was a poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist.
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The Chronicle News
Jan 26, 20231 min read
Artist Mila and former NBA player & creator of MoneyBall Sportswear to release 1/1 painted hoodies
Saturday January 28, Local Lansing artist Mila will collaborate founder of MoneyBall to offer the public exclusive hoodie collection
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