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400 years...later. First Black Rector at University of Edinburgh...Second only woman.

It took over 400 years to have the first black rector at The University of Edinburgh. 
Of the 53 past rectors, only 2 were women. 
This means, Dr. Debora Kayembe FRSA. is not only the first person of colour to take up such a role, but also the first black woman and African. 
Please let that sink in. It was an honour to witness her rectorial installation at the Playfair Library in the Old College. The speeches left me speechless and I may have shed a tear or two. It’s rare to hear African drums played in that hall! I attended one too many ceremonies there during my time as a sabbatical officer but this was different. 
Whilst there’s still plenty to be done to ensure she’s not the last, I’m inspired and I think you should be too! 
A quick reminder, your dreams and identities are valid too. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise 💕

#identitea #edinburghuni

The Divine 9

The story of 9 historically Black fraternities and sororities Plus, Howard University students who are members of the groups within the National Pan-Hellenic Council, also known as The Divine Nine, perform a Unity Step.

Black Male Excellence!

Black Excellence 🖤

The Bawar sisters from Brazil.

Albino twins with their older sister.

...demand respect, queens!!

Thousands of women who discovered this one male desire have used it to turn hopeless situations into the life fulfilling relationships they always dreamed of. The kind of loving companionship and exciting romance that you deserve. Then I can honestly say this 12 word sentence can change your relationship. Then click the link below and watch the free version while it’s still up: ==> link in my Bio @mosesquotess - FOLLOW @mosesquotess for MORE FOLLOW @mosesquotess for MORE . Credit by @dannymorel

Come out and pass the word

My lady gangsta’s 🤞🏾

Just Say No!

Home | BOLDEST DREAMS Are you ready to Answer the Call? Learn more about how you can honor our first Sister President, Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole.

Joyce Mutyaba - Battle Belongs (Reggae Cover)

…she had the tools and realized her dream!

Meet the First Black Woman Puppeteer on ‘Sesame Street’, Megan Piphus Peace, 29, plays a 6-year-old girl named Gabrielle.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/meet-sesame-streets-first-black-woman-puppeteer-180980889/

…i hate to be one of the first to say it but…Hurricane Ian…Hurricane Katrina. I mean, I’ve never experienced a huricane. But, I’ve watched the disproportionate care & concern & aid & support…I lift up every family that is dealing with the aftermaths of Ian. But, I have not & will never forget the more than 1800 lives that were LOST as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

Wow!

Gavin Newsom Commits $100K to Chris Jones in Effort to Defeat Sarah… Gavin Newsom Commits $100K to Chris Jones in Effort to Defeat Sarah Huckabee Sanders LITTLE ROCK, AR - California Gov. Gavin Newson on Tuesday announced a $100,000 donation to the campaign of Chris Jones, the ordained minister, nuclear physicist, and Democratic nominee for governor of Arkansas. In.....

Final Entry Deadline is September 23rd! Celebrating purpose & mission-driven work from people, companies and organizations worldwide.

…so interesting how NOW everyone has a month & things are celebrated…is it just over time…or does everything need to be shared.

…African History 201…

𝗩𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗘-𝗠𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗦 (1932-1995)

Born February 10, 1932, Vivienne Malone-Mayes was the fifth African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics. Malone-Mayes grew up in Waco, Texas, and in 1948, she graduated from A.J. Moore High School when she was only 16 years old. Although her high school in Waco was segregated, she excelled and immediately moved to Nashville, Tennessee to attend Fisk University. At Fisk, she took classes from Dr. Evelyn Boyd Granville who was one of the first two African American women to receive a Ph.D. in mathematics. Dr. Evelyn Boyd Granville inspired Malone-Mayes to pursue advanced degrees in mathematics. Malone-Mayes earned her bachelor’s degree from Fisk University in 1952 and her master’s degree from Fisk in 1954.

Malone-Mayes then returned to Waco and Paul Quinn College to serve as the Chair of the Mathematics Department from 1954 to 1961. She attempted to enroll at Baylor University in Waco, but was denied admission because of her race. Malone-Mayes was admitted instead to the to the University of Texas in Austin which had desegregated its graduate programs in the early 1950s. She earned a Ph.D. in mathematics at the university in 1966. She was the second African American and first African American woman to receive a Ph.D. in any field from the University of Texas.

Malone-Mayes returned to Waco in 1966 where ironically, she became the first African American faculty member at Baylor University, the school that rejected her application as a graduate student just five years earlier. Malone-Mayes spent the rest of her career at Baylor University until she became ill and retired in 1994.

Throughout her career at Baylor Malone-Mayes continued to have to protect her civil rights as a woman of color. In the 1970s federal officials visited the campus to monitor whether her salary and promotions were equal to those of her other colleagues. Malone-Mayes reported to federal authorities that she was satisfied with her treatment and did not believe she was subjected to discrimination. In the 1980s however, with the introduction of the Reagan-Bush Administration, civil rights agencies and their activities were drastically cut and Malone-Mayes reported that she felt her position as a respected professor was weakened without the monitoring by the federal government.

Outside of Baylor University, Malone-Mayes was the first black woman elected to the Executive committee of the Association for Women in Mathematics. She was also on the Board of Directors of the black community oriented National Association of Mathematicians and other mathematical societies. She also worked with Waco area organizations and was on the Board of Directors for Goodwill Industries, for Family Counseling and Children, and Director of the Youth Choir and Organist from 1960 to 1975 at New Hope Baptist Church.

Vivienne Malone-Mayes d.ied of a heart attack on June 9, 1995 in Waco, Texas. As the fifth African American woman to receive a Ph.D. in mathematics, she made an enormous impact on numerous organizations dedicated to addressing problems impacting women and people of color.

https://www.newsweek.com/queen-elizabeth-jeff-bezos-twitter-1741353?amp=1

Jeff Bezos slammed for criticizing response to Queen's death Billionaire Amazon founder Bezos got into a Twitter storm with a linguistics professor who described Queen Elizabeth II as "that wretched woman."

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…I can’t BREATHE…

H.E.R. - I Can't Breathe (Official Video) H.E.R. - "I Can't Breathe" out now!: https://smarturl.it/xICantBreatheAll proceeds will be donated to Black Lives Matter.Co-produced by D'MileDirected by Sha...

Had a wonderful time introducing Ayeekoo to our partners in Ghana visiting for the Jamestown to Jamestown delegation.