https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2024-05-16/who-was-toussaint-louverture-the-namesake-behind-bostons-new-haitian-cultural-center

Who was Toussaint L’Ouverture, the namesake behind Boston’s new Haitian cultural center?

The Toussaint L’Ouverture Cultural Center of Massachusetts, set to celebrate its groundbreaking near TD Garden on May 20, will act as a gathering place and resource for local Haitians. And organizers hope it will also help the legacy of one of history’s great leaders live on.

https://www.ayodelenzinga.com

Cultural Architect Ayodele Nzinga is an arts and culture theoretician/practitioner working at the intersections of cultural production, community development, and community well being to foster transformation in marginalized communities. Nzinga holds a Masters in Fine Arts in Writing and Consciousness and Doctorate of Philosophy in Transformative Education and Change; she resides in Oakland CA.

Described as a renaissance woman, Ayodele is a producing director, playwright, poet, dramaturg, actress, performance consultant, arts educator, community advocate, and a culture bearing anchor.

https://www.si.com/college/pennstate/news/chicago-cubs-world-series-champ-dexter-fowler-graudates-penn-state

World Series Champ Dexter Fowler Graduates From Penn State

The retired professional baseball player served as a student marshal at Penn State’s commencement.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiffany_Brooks_(designer)

Tiffany (Moulton) Brooks (born June 17, 1979) is an American interior designer and television personality. In 2013, she was crowned the winner of the competition show HGTV Design Star.

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/16/1251569311/carvell-wallace-another-word-for-love

Writer Carvell Wallace on past pain and forgiveness: Letting go is ‘always available’

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/18/1252245744/iowa-superintendent-and-former-olympian-bested-in-footrace-by-5th-grader

Iowa superintendent and former Olympian bested in footrace by 5th-grader

It seemed like it should be an easy win for Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts to dust off his racing shoes and compete against a team of elementary schoolers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramata-Toulaye_Sy

Ramata-Toulaye Sy (French: [ʁamata tulɛi si];^[1] born 1986/1987^[2]) is a French–Senegalese film director and screenwriter.^[3]

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/19/1252354052/blue-origin-rocket-ed-dwight-astronaut

At age 90, America’s first Black astronaut candidate has finally made it to space

https://canvasrebel.com/meet-justin-haynes

The international designer and tailor, Justin Haynes of Jus10H, and the newly launched ONYX Inc., has blossomed into a must-see fashion sensation. His vibrant tones and colors, elegant patchwork, and classic vibe, have graced fashion runways, worldwide. Milan Fashion Week, Apsara Fashion Week, Dubai Fashion Week, and Asia Fashion Week are just merely a few honorable mentions from Haynes’ extensive resume.