Charles Perkins
Charles Perkins 1936-2000 was the first Aboriginal Australian to graduate from an Australian University. And the first to head a government department.
Read more "Charles Perkins"What time do you go to bed and wake up currently? 11ish pm and I am awake by 3ish am. I do rest and sometimes sleep for 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes in the afternoon.
Read moreSantilla Chingaipe
Santilla Chingaipe, born 198? Zambian-Australian journalist, filmmaker and historian. Her documentary “Our African Roots” documents the history of people of African descent in Australia back to the First Fleet in 1788.
Read more "Santilla Chingaipe"What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life? Meditation
Read moreJewel Thais-Williams
Jewel Thais-Williams 1939-2025. Owner of “Catch One” in Los Angeles. The first Black woman to own a LGBTQ+ nightclub in the United States. Also founded the “Minority AIDS Project” and “Rue’s House”.
Read more "Jewel Thais-Williams"What are you most excited about for the future? Love.
Read moreMary’s House for Older Adults
Mary’s House for Older Adults is D.C.’s first affordable LGBTQ+SGL affirming communal living space for adults 60+. Founder and CEO is Dr. Imani Woody.
Read more "Mary’s House for Older Adults"John Lee Love
John Lee Love 1889-1931. Invented the hand cranked pencil sharpener aka “Love Sharpener”
Read more "John Lee Love"What is your favorite genre of music? Gospel with country being a close second.
Read moreBlack Queer Creative Summit (BQCS)
Black Queer Creative Summit (BQCS) launched in 2023 is an “initiative designed to empower, educate, and train emerging Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer creatives across five key sectors of the entertainment industry: executives, creators, behind-the-scenes professionals, on-screen talent, and music supervision.”
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