Earlier last week, US quarters with the image of poet and writer Maya Angelou went into circulation, making her the first Black woman in the nation’s history to be featured on a coin. Angelou’s quarter kicks off the US Mint’s American Women Quarters program, an initiative led … [Read more...] about Maya Angelou becomes first Black woman featured on a US coin
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The United Arab Emirates decides to stop censoring movies
For generations now, the United Arab Emirates has censored sensitive scenes from cinematic work that are considered offensive to traditional Islamic sensibilities. This includes any scenes involving nudity, homosexuality, sex, or any other content regarded as inappropriate. … [Read more...] about The United Arab Emirates decides to stop censoring movies
Jessica Watkins is first Black woman on a long-term mission aboard the ISS
Jessica Watkins will make history as the first Black woman to complete a long-term mission on the International Space Station (ISS) on the upcoming SpaceX Crew-4 launch, according to a statement released by NASA. Joining Watkins on her first voyage into space, which is set to … [Read more...] about Jessica Watkins is first Black woman on a long-term mission aboard the ISS
Sesame Street introduces Ji-Young, its first ever Asian American muppet
The beloved children’s show “Sesame Street” will formally introduce seven-year-old Ji-Young, the young muppet making history as the show’s first-ever Asian American, on Thanksgiving Day in an episode called “See Us Coming Together: A Sesame Street Special.” Ji-Young, who is … [Read more...] about Sesame Street introduces Ji-Young, its first ever Asian American muppet
Meet the woman on a mission to diversify the world of skateboarding
The world of skateboarding has been dominated by the typical “white boy” skater, which is what Marie Mayassi, who introduces herself as “born in Paris but originally from Congo,” noticed when she first took up the sport four years ago. Determined to change the scene’s lack of … [Read more...] about Meet the woman on a mission to diversify the world of skateboarding