ThyBlackMan.com) Yes, today is another beautiful day of celebration but more so to let my fellow
black Americans and black people living abroad in Europe, Asia, Africa, Central and South America understand and know the reasons why the White man of America does not want the world to know about the accomplishments of blacks and Africans around the world prior to the European Colonization, during slavery, end of slavery and apartheid Across America and
First of all, let’s give credit to the Africans for inventing the Paper, Chess, Alphabet, Medicine, and last but not least, creating our Civilization. Indeed, Human Civilization began tens and tens of thousands of year ago in Africa and every human race living on earth has their ancestry and origins in Africa which is the birthplace of all life and certainly every single human being came from the Genetic and DNA of a Black African Man and Woman.
At the helm of affairs of the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers is Ms. Titi Ogufere, who is the first African and 21st president of the federation. Rebecca Ejifoma reports that with her appointment, the design advocate and interior designer has championed local content and education policy, while propagating standard of competence and knowledge in interior design, research and development of local raw materials, furniture design, health and safety and professional practice and ethics
Titi Ogufere is not your regular designer. She is the perfect reflection of a design advocate and interior designer, who has published over 25 works. Among them are: This is Africa: Traditional Design, Modern and Contemporary (2017); In Conversation with Demas Nwoko (2019); and Vernacular Design: Redefining the Narrative (2019).
What’s the Point? – BLACK HISTORY AND WHITE FRAGILITY
Feb. 16, 2021 at 5:00 am
We’re halfway through Black History Month and I’m embarrassed by the extreme ignorance I have about the many accomplishments by great Black Americans. I’m saddened by cultural naiveté, and after listening to the book White Fragility, I’m more aware of how much I don’t know.
The book White Fragility is written by Robin DiAngelo a white, female diversity trainer is a revealing investigation into the world of racial diversity. It has its detractors, but as a gay white male, I have to say that it was an eye-opening experience for me as I listened to her describe a reality that is parallel to my own existence, but one that I’ve never noticed, as we rarely see that which is directly next to us, but not in our line of sight.
By Maj. Monica Mason, U.S. Air Force Academy / Published February 12, 2021
Maj. Monica Mason, air officer commanding of Cadet Squadron 35 at the U.S. Air Force Academy. (U.S. Air Force Academy photo)
Maj. Monica Mason s family has a long history of military service. From left to right, top to bottom: Mason s paternal grandfather, Army Air Corps Sgt. Hubert Mason; her father,
retired Marine Gunnery Sgt. Henry Mason; her maternal grandfather, retired Marine Capt. Otis Whitehead; Mason s older brother. Amy Sgt. Marc Mason; Mason; and Mason s older brother, Air National Guard Specialist Henry Mason. (Photo courtesy of Maj. Monica Mason).
9 Everyday Things We Wouldn t Have Today Without These Black Inventors
The first home security system was created by a Black woman in Queens, NY. Feb 8, 2021
The United States is one of the most innovative and technologically advanced countries in the world. You know this already. In fact, you re probably reading this on a smart device while simultaneously using another form of technology (listening to music, riding your Peloton, chatting with Alexa). How’d we get here? Well, it definitely wasn’t by luck. The bright minds, the innovative spirit, and the hard work of the American people paved the way.