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Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 03 March 2023

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Johnson fought through the racism of the Jim Crow South to be a renowned heavyweight boxing champion. He stood up in the face of injustice, literally fighting back against racism and discrimination.

Details: Written by By BOTWC staff; Published: 24 February 2023

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Venus and Serena Williams have had many hits on the tennis court and the big screen!

Details: Written by By BOTWC staff; Published: 23 February 2023

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After 10 months of being detained in Russia, Griner was released in December 2022. Now she’s announcing her return to the basketball court

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown; Published: 22 February 2023

BMF tells the true story of how the Flenory brothers, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and Terry “Southwest Tee” Flenory, fought their way out of poverty and the war on drugs in Detroit to become cultural and hip-hop game changers.

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 13 February 2023

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Walker is best known for her hard-hitting topics, which span the gamut of human life. She has written stories about love, abuse, religion, liberation, and everything in between.

Details: Written by By BOTWC staff; Published: 01 February 2023

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Etta Moten's innumerable contributions to entertainment and culture paved the way for a number of Black women artists to come

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 18 January 2023

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If you’re anything like us, commutes are for listening to something. Earbuds or wire, whichever you choose, you have to plug up to something to get through those long morning and evening commutes and unless it’s an audiobook, a book just won’t do!

Details: Written by Aurora Hernandez; Published: 03 January 2023

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She didn’t just walk into 90, she strutted her stuff with both a cane and heels! The now 90-year-old didn’t skip a beat as people cheered her on.

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 29 December 2022

YouTube is a place where you can get into all types of things. You can exercise, learn how to cook, or find educational resources for your children. But sometimes we need a little motivation before we can take action!

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 29 December 2022

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They worked hard, with the rewards coming slowly but surely. Then something came along — often a key role or sometimes a cluster, maybe an album — and it all became next-level