Tonya Bolden . . . Author & Speaker
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These simple words form the basis of George Washington Carver’s life’s work. How do we maximize resources and minimize waste? How can tired land be made new again? What can we do to live in harmony with the land, which supports life? [Read more…] about George Washington Carver
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“To do the best for myself with the view of making the best of myself.” wrote Maritcha Remond Lyons about her childhood.
Maritcha was born in New York City in 1848. [Read more…] about Maritcha: A Nineteenth-Century American Girl
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After the destruction of the Civil War, the United States faced the immense challenge of rebuilding a ravaged South and incorporating millions of freed slaves into the life of the nation. On April 11, 1865, President Lincoln introduced his plan for reconstruction, warning that the coming years would be [Read more…] about Cause: Reconstruction America, 1863 – 1877
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The ten women in this book are just a few of the African Americans who have made exceptional contributions to American life. Refusing to bow to social and political restrictions, they triumphed over racism and sexism to fulfill their aspirations and realize their dreams. [Read more…] about And Not Afraid To Dare: The Stories of Ten African-American Women
By Vy Higginsen with Tonya Bolden
Based on Vy Higginsen’s hit gospel musical [Read more…] about Mama, I Want To Sing
