Shakespeare…with puppets!
Our “People of Power” web series highlights the accomplishments of amazing Black and POC heroes!
From astronauts to dancers, journalists and activists, we hope these powerful individuals will inspire you to reach for the stars!
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Join us on the “Chisholm Trail” as we learn about the the first black woman ever to run for President of the United States!
Born in Brooklyn, New York, she served her community as an educator and politician before running for the democratic presidential nomination in 1972.
Our “People of Power” series highlights the accomplishments of POC heroes from all disciplines.
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This episode features the voice over talents of: Regine Mont-Louis (IG: @way2rae)
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Today we learn about a real class act: Geoffrey Holder.
You might recognize him from the movies. Or maybe you’ve heard his voice in a show or a video game. Or maybe you’re a big fan or his dancing. Or his choreography. Or his directing….
There are so many things to love about the amazing Geoffrey Holder!
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This episode features the voice over talents of: Jerrell L. Henderson (IG: @directnu15)
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Today we meet actress Anna May Wong, the FIRST Chinese-American movie movie star! Despite racist attitudes in Hollywood, Ms. Wong always fought against stereotypes and paved her own way to success.
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This episode features the voice over talents of: Mery Cheung (IG: @lambchop.suey)
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What better way to celebrate than with best friends?!
Last week we met Marsha P. Johnson. Today we meet her best friend and fellow LGBTQIA+ activist Sylvia Rivera.
An unapologetic fighter on the front lines of the Gay Rights movement, she was also one of the revolutionaries at the Stonewall Riots in 1969.
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This episode features the voice over talents of:
Ramiro Salazar (IG: @ramirosalazarjr)
Matthew Hancock (Venmo: @MatthewHancock3)
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Today we’re proud to welcome Marsha “Pay It No Mind” Johnson.
Marsha was one of the key players in the Stonewall Riots of 1969 that led to the LGBTQIA+ rights movement as we know it.
She was an advocate for trans youth and the LGBTQIA+ community for the rest of her life.
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This episode features the voice over talents of:
Matthew Hancock (Venmo: @MatthewHancock3)
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Juneteenth is short for June 19th. It is also called Freedom Day or Emancipation day, and is celebrated as the day the enslaved black people in the South were officially freed.
On June 19, 1865 a Union Army led by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger marched into Texas and officially informed the enslaved people that they were to be freed.
This was a full two and a half years after President Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
Today, June 19th, 2020 commemorates 155 years since General Granger read out Order Number 3 in Galveston, TX informing the enslaved people of their freedom.
Today is a day to celebrate blackness or to learn and reflect.
Happy Freedom Day!!!
Sources:
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. “What Is Juneteenth.” PBS.org. Originally published in The Root. 2013. https://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/what-is-juneteenth/
“History of Juneteenth.” Juneteenth.com. https://www.juneteenth.com/history.htm
Today we learn about the AMAZING Dr. Mae Jemison. A dancer, doctor, activist, leader, and ASTRONAUT!
Dr. Jemison was the FIRST woman of color in SPACE–but that’s truly only the beginning of her incredible accomplishments. Join us in today’s episode to celebrate this extraordinary human.
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This episode features the voice over talents of Michelle Francesca Thomas @ChelleorFrankie
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In today’s “People of Power” episode, we learn about the FIRST BLACK ACTOR to play the role of Othello–a black Shakespearean character.
Ira Aldridge was not only a talented and determined artist but an advocate as well.
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We are so excited to begin our “People of Power” series!
Today we celebrate Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Even Shakespeare is starstruck by this one!
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