Spotlight Profile: Sylvester

Spotlight Profile: Sylvester

by | Feb 22, 2023 | Black History

Sylvester James, Jr. (1947-1988), better known by his stage name Sylvester, was an American singer, songwriter, and performer who was one of the most influential figures in the disco and Hi-NRG music genres. He was born in Watts, Los Angeles and raised in San...
Spotlight Profile: Yvette Dionne Flunder

Spotlight Profile: Yvette Dionne Flunder

by | Feb 21, 2023 | Black History

Yvette Dionne Flunder (born 1956) is an American pastor, activist, and LGBTQ+ rights advocate. She was born in Oakland, California and has been active in social justice movements for many years. Flunder is a leading voice in the LGBTQ+ community and is known for her...
Spotlight Profile: Barack Obama

Spotlight Profile: Barack Obama

by | Feb 20, 2023 | Black History

Barack Obama: First and only Black President 2009 to 2017.  Barack Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1961 to a Kenyan father and an American mother. Obama attended Columbia University in New York City, where he earned a degree in Political Science, and later...
Spotlight Profile: James Earl Hardy

Spotlight Profile: James Earl Hardy

by | Feb 17, 2023 | Black History

James Earl Hardy (born 1960) is an African-American author, playwright, and filmmaker who is best known for his contributions to LGBTQ+ literature and the black gay community. He was born and raised in New York City and has been active in the LGBTQ+ community for many...
Spotlight Profile: Billy Porter

Spotlight Profile: Billy Porter

by | Feb 16, 2023 | Black History

Billy Porter (born 1969) is an American actor, singer, and playwright who is best known for his work in the entertainment industry as a performer and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and raised in a musical family, where he developed...
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