By Taki S. Raton At the age of 13, this young filmmaker was for three years the voice of Tyrone the Moose in Nickelodeon’s Emmy Award- Winning animated series ‘The Backyardigans.’ The voice … [Read more...]
Dr. Umar Johnson in Milwaukee for multiple scheduled appearances
By Taki S. Raton Nationally renowned educator, school psychologist, therapist and historian Dr. Umar Johnson will open his series of Milwaukee engagements at the Milwaukee Brotherhood of … [Read more...]
UPENN grad becomes nation’s youngest African American engineer
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton Under what would be described on their graduation site as gray, overcast skies, the graduates of the University of Pennsylvania’s 12 schools … [Read more...]
Community gathering planned in recognition of 1290 WMCS legacy
By Taki S. Raton “I will really, really miss Earl’s show,” said Tommy McClinton as he walked eastward on the second floor level of the downtown Grand Mall. He was on his way to the 4th floor YMCA … [Read more...]
Youngest video game programmer sets Guinness world record
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton At 7 years-old, this first grader at Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School in Philadelphia in the words of Laura Beck is … [Read more...]
African world accomplishment display, Hidden Colors film and panel spotlight Black History Month at MATC
By Taki S. Raton Multiple display cases lining the second floor “M” building featuring African world achievements, scheduled showings of the acclaimed film “Hidden Colors” 1 and 2, and a … [Read more...]
Atlanta youth recognized nationally as a master violinist
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton As Concertmaster from Atlanta’s famed Woodward Academy, his name last year topped the 32nd number listing in the 1st Violin section of the … [Read more...]
African American actress makes history: Youngest ever nominated for Best Actress Oscar
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton CeCe Mcghee in her Jan. 10, 2013 Praise 103.9 writing describes this 9 year-old as being “just as cute as a little button.” In November 2012, … [Read more...]
“Hidden Colors II” viewing marathon planned locally
By Taki S. Raton A marathon showing of the DVD “Hidden Colors II – The Triumph of Melanin” is planned for Wed., Jan. 23, 2013 at five area locations beginning at 6:30 p.m. Viewing venues include … [Read more...]
Nicolet senior a positive “success in the making”
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton His goal is to be an engineer. He has an inspired vision to develop technology products to be distributed through his own company. Technology, … [Read more...]
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