Basil A. Paterson 1926-2014. Lawyer and politician. In 1972 he became the first elected Black Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee. Along with David Dinkins, Percy Sutton, and Charles Rangel, he was a leader of the influential Gang of Four (also known as the “Harlem Clubhouse”)
Read more "Basil A. Paterson"Describe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on. When I was a teenager I repaired our frost free freezer by talking to my father via telephone and describing the schematic diagram on the door panel. As an adult recently I installed a bidet.
Read more "DIY PROJECT"Zanele Muholi born in 1972, South African artist and visual activist working in photography, video, and installation.
Read more "Zanele Muholi"Carlett A. Brown born 1927. Transgender sailor, performer, cook.
Read more "Carlett A. Brown"If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?I would ban “try”. Too wishy washy. Either do it or don’t!
Read more "Ban this word"Norma Merrik Sklarek 1926-2012 was a pioneering architect. She was the first black woman to be a licensed as an architect in the states of New York and California.
Read more "Norma Merrik Sklarek"What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months? Staying focused and balanced with my projects.
Read more "Biggest challenge"Bishop Allyson Abrams PhD. pastor, mother, activist, LGBT advocate.
Read more "Bishop Allyson Abrams"What advice would you give to your teenage self? Love is the key and it starts with self-love. Follow the “Golden Rule”: do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Forgive everyone especially yourself. Be grateful for everything.
Read more "Love is the key"CeCe McDonald born 1983 is a trans woman and activist.
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