by Larry Scott-Walker | Jan 30, 2023 | Black History, Human Rights
Lorraine Hansberry was an African American playwright, author, and civil rights activist, best known for her play A Raisin in the Sun. She was born in Chicago in 1930 and passed away in 1965. Hansberry’s play A Raisin in the Sun, which debuted on Broadway in...
by Larry Scott-Walker | Jan 27, 2023 | Human Rights
Joseph Beam was a Black gay writer, poet, and activist who was a prominent figure in the Black LGBTQ+ community in the 1980s. He was born in New York City in 1946 and passed away in 1988. Beam was a gifted writer and poet, known for his powerful and evocative work...
by Larry Scott-Walker | Jan 26, 2023 | Self Love & Acceptance
On Sunday evening THRIVE SS’ Executive Director, Larry Walker, was the featured speaker at The Silver Lining Project’s bimonthly National “Oba’s Roundtable.” Larry’s talk covered various aspects and approaches to leadership, with the overarching point that “there is...
by Dwain Bridges | Jan 25, 2023 | Self Love & Acceptance
As a Black same-gender loving man, it can often feel like the world is not made for us. Society can make it hard to see ourselves as worthy, valuable, and deserving of love and happiness. But it’s important to remember that we are strong, capable, and deserving...
by Larry Scott-Walker | Jan 24, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Human Rights
Healthcare is a fundamental right that everyone deserves, yet implicit bias within the healthcare system can create barriers for certain marginalized communities, particularly Black SGL (same-gender-loving) people living with HIV. Implicit bias refers to unconscious...
