As an award-winning comic and actress, Whoopi Goldberg has made her mark on history, but being famous was never what it was about for Ms. Goldberg. It’s always been about much more than just fame.
“We are failing to teach our children how to read and write coherently, and it is my hope that I can be part of the solution by continuing to advocate for children to become more than simply people who know how to read.” – LeVar Burton
“Because I know we have to have women who speak for the voiceless. I know we have to have people of good conscience who stand up against oppression.”-Stacey Abrams
To this day Michael Cooper is considered one of the greatest defensive players in the history of the NBA. Learn about his journey with basketball and oral cancer.
After graduation, James Avery would go on to appear in shows such as Hill Street Blues, Brothers, Simon & Simon, Cagney & Lacey, and L.A. Law, but it would be his role as Uncle Phil on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air that would make him a household name.
By the time she ran for the presidential nomination, Shirley Chisholm was already historic. Before jumping into politics herself, she was a voice for change and action.