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By Gwendolyn S. Bethea, Ph.D. and Richard F. Scotton, J.D Issue 19 Issue 19 Black families nationwide have many things in common, among them, their devotion to the upward mobility of their families, including sacrifices for their health, education, and general wellbeing. Accomplishments in nearly every field from the generations of slavery, through Reconstruction, the Jim Crow period, the Civil Rights movement, until today, have seen periods of personal and professional achi

Astronaut Victor Glover Victor Glover is the first African American pilot on both the First Operational Flight of SpaceX Crew Dragon, and Artemus II As the world revels in the achievements of NASA’s Artemis II, let us acknowledge Victor Glover as the first African American pilot on both the First Operational Flight of SpaceX Crew Dragon, and Artemus II The narrative below from NASA’s website revisits this feat. Victor Jerome Glover is a NASA astronaut of the class of 2013. H

Dr. Frederick Harper, author, educator, counselor, has won the 2026 Literary Titan’s Gold Book Award. The Literary Titan Book Award is a monthly award recognizing fiction and non-fiction books that exhibit exceptional storytelling and, in the judges' view, high-quality writing, with a focus on indie-published works. Gold and Silver awards are granted to books that resonate deeply, with recipients receiving recognition and a professional book review. Gold and Silver awards are