Maya Angelou: The Caged Bird That Still Sings

91 years ago today, Maya Angelou was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She is often remembered for her words and inspirational quotes, but her life was much more than that. She is an incredible story of resilience. She was raped by her mother’s boyfriend when she was eight years old. The boyfriend only spent one […]

Happy Birthday to the President That Makes Us Smile

Happy 16th birthday to Robby Novak, also known as the “Kid President.” What many don’t know is that Robby suffers from osteogenisis imperfecta, also known as “Brittle bone disease.” His sister Lexi also suffers from the disease, and the two have been raised by adoptive parents. Robby has broken over 90 bones, and had 15 […]

Inauguration Day: A Reminder of What America Set Out to Be

Six years ago today, I was lucky enough to attend the second inauguration of President Barack Obama. I was leading a group of students, but it was me that learned the most that day. Going to inauguration is not for the weak or the only semi-interested. It is D.C. In January. The temperature was in […]

Former Presidents and Friends

Yesterday, we were treated to a wonderful picture of three of our former Presidents watching golf together. They were at the President’s cup in New Jersey, and seemed to be enjoying the company of each other. Usually when ex Presidents get together it is for a funeral, disaster relief, or something else of a serious […]

The Picture That Reminds Us of What We Could Be

One year ago today, September 24, 2016 the National Museum of African American History and Culture was opened. At it, a picture was taken that captured the hearts of America. Squarely in the middle of a heated and contentious election campaign, it showed an African American First Lady and former caucasian President sharing a tender […]