Pat Spearman

Pat Spearman, born 1955, first openly lesbian member of the Nevada state legislature in 2012. Founded “Resurrection Faith Community Ministries”, a church in North Vegas.

Top 5 fruits

Bananas, apples, strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.

Toni Tipton-Martin

Toni Tipton, who in the ’90s became the first Black food editor for a major American daily newspaper, investigated why mixology disappeared from the pages of Black cookbooks for her book ‘Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs & Juice.’

Carla Hayden

Carla Hayden born 1972 is the first Black and first woman Librarian of Congress.

Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life. Delores Harris, who I met when I was 5 years old. She was a librarian then with no children and I spent time with her every weekend until I was 11. She fostered my love of reading. When I was 11 she […]

Millie Bailey

Vivian Mildred Bailey (née) Corbett 1918 – 2022. One of the first Black Officers in the Women’s Army Corps.

Amen and Auser Thompson

Amen and Auser Thompson born 2003 were the first brothers in NBA draft history to be selected in the top 5 in the same year.

Audra McDonald

Audra McDonald has become the most Tony-nominated performer in history, securing her 11th career nomination. McDonald earned a nomination for Leading Actress in a Musical for her performance as Rose in the revival of “Gypsy.” She is the first Black woman to play the role in a Broadway production. She is also the only person […]

What was the last live performance you saw? A children’s theatre production called “Aliyah in Wonderland”

Othello

“Othello,” starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, has recouped its entire investment after nine weeks on Broadway. Capitalized for up to $9 million, the show is now the highest-grossing play revival in history.

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