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St. Benedict of Palermo, Black America’s Patron Saint, Ascetic Healer, Humble Teacher

April 28, 2023

By Dannie Gore, Sr. The Italian black Catholic saint’s name was Benedict, of Palermo, Sicily, and he was the son of African slaves. In life, Benedict was an ascetic healer who devoted his life to the humble teachings of St. Francis, in death, he was used by the Church and colonial European powers to convert […]

Neurologist and Pioneer in Biology Charles Henry Turner Broke Barriers

September 23, 2022

By Dannie Gore, Sr. Charles Henry Turner was a neurologist and a pioneer in the field of biology. He served as professor of Biology at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta from 1892 to 1905, and in his later years was a teacher at the Sumner High School in St. Louis. He made numerous contributions to […]

Embracing My History & My Values

August 9, 2021

Nisa, The New 3Rs Class of 2021 It was never about what I could and couldn’t buy. It wasn’t about how many pairs of shoes I owned. It wasn’t about blending in with the rich White kids. It was about the twinge I got when I realized that I have to be mindful about money […]