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Spotlight Profile: Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes was an American poet, social activist, and playwright, who was one of the leading figures of the Harlem Renaissance. Born on...

Spotlight Profile: Lorraine Hansberry
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...

Spotlight Profile: Joseph Beam
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...

Owning Your Space as a Black Queer Leader
On Sunday evening THRIVE SS’ Executive Director, Larry Walker, was the featured speaker at The Silver Lining Project’s bimonthly National “Oba’s...

Empowering Black Same-Gender-Loving Men
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,...

Implicit Bias In Healthcare: A Barrier
Healthcare is a fundamental right that everyone deserves, yet implicit bias within the healthcare system can create barriers for certain...