Being One's Own Hero
Part One: How Christian Maugee Raises Awareness and Advancement of Treatments for Friedreich’s Ataxia
by Mashari Grissom
More than just a Friedreich's Ataxia patient, Christian Maugee exemplifies being your own hero. Using his voice towards meaningful change, Christian continues to spread awareness
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Gone But Not Forgotten – Dick Parsons, A Giant for Our Time
By Daniel Rose
Richard Dean Parsons (April 4, 1948 – December 26, 2024) was an authentic American hero of colossal stature, an individual whose professional accomplishments were formidable and whose contributions to our national life were even greater as a role
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New Heritage Theatre Group 60th Anniversary Gala: A Legacy of Love, Creativity, and Activism
by Mashari Grissom
Dedicated to uplifting communities through the transformative power of art and storytelling, New Heritage Theatre Group (NHTG), New York state’s oldest Black non-profit theater, recently held its 60th Anniversary Gala at the Marian Anderson Theatre at Aaron Davis
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Tony Weaver: Spreading Self-Acceptance, One Book at a Time, Part 2
by Sebastian Castro
Weirdo, by Tony Weaver Jr., was published September 17th this year. The graphic novel memoir about Weaver’s childhood is a love letter to black nerd culture and a story about mental health, friendship, and healing trauma.
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