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I've decided to take a break for at least the next week. I'll drop an update should the break extend beyond a week.

A review of "In Our Mothers' Gardens", is a 2021 film directed by Shantrelle P. Lewis about the relationships between Black grandmothers, mothers, and daughters.  Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/in-our-mothers-garden-movie-review.  

If you’re interested in learning about the first Black woman in America to receive an M.D. and one of the first Black authors to write a medical guide, then my Rebecca Lee Crumpler Black History Facts profile is for you.   Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/rebecca-lee-crumpler.

A review of "Memphis" by Tara Stringfellow which is at its core a book about family. The family we're born into but also our community.   Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/memphis-book-review.

If you’re interested in learning about the poet, novelist, and playwright who helped to originate the style of poetry referred to as jazz poetry, then my Langston Hughes Black History Facts profile is for you.   Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/langston-hughes.

A review of "Crooklyn", a coming-of-age story about a girl, Troy,  who is growing up in Brooklyn, the only girl in a family with four brothers. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/crooklyn-movie-review.

If you’re interested in learning about a teacher, artist, and activist who used her art to comment on social issues, then my Elizabeth Catlett Black History Facts profile is for you.   Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/elizabeth-catlett.

A review of "Just Pursuit" by Laura Coates is a memoir about a black female prosecutor and her time at the Department of Justice. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/just-pursuit-book-review.

If you’re interested in learning about a thriving predominantly Black settlement that was destroyed to make way for the creation of Central Park, then my Seneca Village Black History Facts profile is for you.   Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/seneca-village.

A review of "LA 92", a 2017 documentary about the racial tensions that erupted into riots in Los Angeles in 1992. Show notes are available at  http://noirehistoir.com/blog/la-92-movie-review.

If you’re interested in learning about an activist and entertainer who in addition to being one of the first Black movie stars was also the first person to have a platinum album, the first Black person to win an Emmy, and the first Black television producer, then my Harry Belafonte Black Black History Facts profile is for you.   Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/harry-belafonte.

A review of "Yonder" by Jabari Asim, a fictional slave narrative that tells the story of a group of friends who seek love and share typical relationships that we might take for granted   Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/yonder-book-review.

If you’re interested in learning about the first Black American prima donna to establish an international profile and perform in the Deep South, then my Leontyne Price Black History Facts profile is for you.   Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/leontyne-price.

A review of "Respect", a 2021 film starring Jennifer Hudson as she portrays Aretha Franklin in a biopic about the life and career of the iconic singer and musician. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/respect-movie-review.

If you’re interested in learning about the first Black cowboy star and the creator of what would become steer wrestling, then my William "Bill" Pickett Black History Facts profile is for you.   Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/william-bill-pickett.

Just a heads up, I'll be taking a two week break but will return with new content on April 12th. Until then, take care.

A review of "Just As I Am" a memoir about the long and storied life of legendary actress Cicely Tyson.   Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/just-as-i-am-book-review.

If you’re interested in learning about the first Black child to integrate an elementary school in the South, then my Ruby Bridges Black History Facts profile is for you. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/ruby-bridges.

A review of Toni Morrison's "The Pieces I Am", a 2019 documentary about the life and literary career of Toni Morrison.    Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/pieces-i-am_movie_review.

If you’re interested in learning about a woman who headed West during the Gold Rush but sought to increase her wealth by providing resources and services that the miners would need, then my Mary Ellen Pleasant Black History Facts profile is for you.   Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/mary-ellen-pleasant.