Via: Governing.Com He is our History Maker being celebrated today find out more about him and why you need to know him right here

Via: naacpimageawards.net. Guess who our History Maker is for this First SundayCongratulations Sister Friend learn more abour her and her story right here.

Regina Wilson is one of only 29 woman firefighters in New York City, which has over 10,000 firemen. Wilson, a black woman, and the members of Engine 219 were among the first responders to the September 11th attacks at the World Trade Center in New York. Read More 

Filmmaker Jamaa Fanaka was best known for his 1979 pivotal breakout film “Penitentiary.” He is also known as a leader of the L.A. Rebellion film movement from 1960-1980, when black filmmakers worked to produce films that were alternatives to the Hollywood classics. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/the_black_diaspora_news/38855