Today is International Women’s Day. A time to celebrate women's accomplishments- both those of famous history creators and the women in our lives who mentor and inspire us. It's a day to celebrate gender equality and continue to push further in the journey. This year’s theme is #PledgeforParity. This means that the path to equality is underway, and major milestones have been reached- but we have not yet "arrived". Double standards, labels, and inquality still exists, in both loud and subtle ways; in the oppression of women in countries all over the world, and quietly in the … [Read more...]
Maya Angelou, America’s Renaissance Woman, Passes Away at Age 86
Maya Angelou was one of the most renowned and influential voices of our time: a celebrated poet, memoirist, novelist, educator, dramatist, producer, actress, historian, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Angelou will be missed, but her legacy of creativity, boldness and passion will continue to live on. Angelou’s life is nothing short of impressive, and even a fair highlight reel would be pages long. If you weren't familiar with Angelou, we've put together 10 facts worth learning about her that you will not want to miss. She is best known for her International bestseller, and … [Read more...]