Without trailblazers Iike Ida B. Wells; truly, where would we be? In a time when truth needed to be told more than ever, Ida fearlessly paved the way to help eradicate injustices.

Resources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML8XiKVStWQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62eH6TNP72E

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/ida-b-wells-barnett

Now You Know:

https://instituteforpr.org/pioneer-inez-kaiser/

Instagram:

@DonnaJaneen

Would you believe of over 3,100 Oscar winners, only 60 have been black? It shouldn't be as surprising considering the inception of the Oscars, but here we are.

Instagram:

@DonnaJaeen

Resources:

https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscars-history-1923-2023-did-you-know-only-six-black-actors-have-won-best-actor-award-so-far-570496

https://www.netflix.com/title/81577005

#oscars #winners

The depths, intricacies and beauty of Afrofuturism have been practiced in more ways than Donna & Jonathan realized in their own lives. Discovering more of the definitions and applications has brought a new level of appreciation for the movement as well as creators in the space. 

How do you feel you apply Afrofuturism in your life?

Resources:

https://www.pbs.org/video/afrofuturism-i8qu2w/ https://www.pbs.org/video/afrofantastic-n5yggg/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWl-u2AN478&t=1140s

Now You Know:

https://www.jackieormes.com/

Instagram:

@DonnaJaeen

#afrofuturism #blackhistory