Category: black history month

"Freedom" by 2024 City of Rockford Youth Poet Laureate

By Trinity Rucker on Feb. 14, 2024

We are honored to feature an original poem by the 2024 City of Rockford Youth Poet Laureate, Trinity Rucker. Rucker is the third youth poet to receive this honor. She was recently profiled on WNIJ, a flagship station of National Public Radio, and WREX. Freedom Unlock the cuffs Freedom Enough is…

Read More

Beyond Gestures: Truly Honoring Black History

By Rebecca Francis on Feb. 07, 2024

In the kaleidoscope of cultural celebrations, Black History Month stands out as a vibrant tapestry…

Read More

Black Joy: A Celebration of Resilience and Hope

By Rebecca Francis on Feb. 09, 2023

Finding moments of happiness and positivity in a world that often seems filled with negativity and…

Read More

Black History Month

By Guest Blogger on Feb. 09, 2022

Black History Month. – A Story of Pride & Identity by Joshua Patterson America is the product of…

Read More