Black History Month Neena Speer: Making Black History with the Step 1-2-3 Mentor Initiative Posted on February 16, 2018October 28, 2024 By Dangerous Lee Neena Speer Was Born To Be A CEO From an early age my mother always told me, “You’re going to be a CEO!” I didn’t quite understand until she was invited to be a Pre-Law Diversity Talks™ Speaker at the 2015 National Diversity Pre-Law Conference held in Washington, D.C. … Read more
Black History Month Nicole Lawrence: Queer Black Woman Making History at iamnovictim.org Posted on February 15, 2018April 14, 2023 By Dangerous Lee Be Yourself – Make History I’m making Black history in 2018 by being myself. As cliche as that may sound, it is my act of defiance. In our current sociopolitical climate, people of color (especially Black folk) are treated as if we have no rights or place in a land… Read more
Black History Month Crystal “Kirei” Turner: Making Black History with open mic series – These Words Live Posted on February 15, 2018March 17, 2025 By Dangerous Lee Meet Poet/Spoken Word Artist Crystal “Kirei” Turner Creating Black History thru Art, Activism, and Entrepreneurship In 2018, I am continuing to make Black History through art and activism. Bringing awareness to the issues that Black women face, creating and maintaining spaces where we are able to speak freely and openly,… Read more
Black History Month Tynee Sims: Making Black History with a “Black-ass spirit” as host of Tynee Talks Podcast Posted on February 8, 2018March 11, 2025 By Dangerous Lee Hey Ya’ll! I’m Tynee from TyneeTalks Blog and Podcast Exactly How Does One Make Black History? When I was approached to write how I am making Black History in 2018, initially, I was extremely excited, and then fear creeped in. I questioned myself. Was I really worthy of such a… Read more
Black History Month Najya Williams: Afro-Caribbean Harvard Scholar Making Black History “Loudly and Without Pause” Posted on February 1, 2018December 10, 2020 By Dangerous Lee Najya Williams: “Black History is made everywhere, everyday”… Black History has often been reduced to the works of Harriet’s Tubman, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X, as well as other notable figures. While their works are among the most significant, society has reduced the diversity of our history… Read more