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. [ione_media_gallery id=”2906623″]
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 [ione_media_gallery id=”2809564″]
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 [ione_media_gallery id=”2730601″]