Black History Month: 25 Inspiring Quotes
By Brett Leveridge1 min read
Celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black Americans with these inspirational quotes from Harriet Tubman, Muhammad Ali, Maya Angelou and more.
Black History Month
12 Uplifting Songs from Inspiring Black Musicians
By Ashley Lateef3 min read
Talented Black artists have transformed genres like rock, jazz, soul and gospel. Here are 12 favorites who have revolutionized music worldwide.
Black History Month: 16 Inspiring Black Americans
By Ashley Lateef7 min read
These courageous, inventive and revolutionary African Americans who changed the course of history and made a lasting contribution to the world.
Positive Thinker: Tamela Mann, Gospel Singer, Wife, Mom
By Celeste McCauley3 min read
Acclaimed gospel singer, wife and mom Tamela Mann on her love of the outdoors, the best advice she’s ever received and the hardest thing she’s ever done
Why Saying ‘Anxiety Is Normal’ Can Help Us Heal
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
Children’s author Jason Reynolds makes the case that anxiety is an important, instructive part of the human experience.
How Black History Month Helps Us Understand the Present
By Edward Grinnan3 min read
It’s not just about the courage of historical figures, it’s also about the quality of life in America today.
Lessons from the Past on Courage, Faith and Justice
By Pablo Diaz3 min read
During Black History Month, reflections on long-ago events that continue to haunt us today.
PBS Documentary Highlights the ‘Power of Belief’ Behind the Black Church
By Kaylin Kaupish3 min read
Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. talks with African-American leaders, from Oprah to Senator Raphael Warnock, on the role of the Black Church in American history, then and now.
Rosa Parks: 9 of Her Most Inspiring Quotes
By Mary Ryan2 min read
We honor Rosa Parks’ memory with nine of her inspiring quotes.
Guideposts Classics: Marian Anderson on the Power of Faith
By Marian Anderson6 min read
In this story from March 1954, contralto Marian Anderson shares how she came to doubt her great gifts as a singer, only to see her love for music restored by prayer.
Elizabeth Jennings: A Civil Rights Icon of Faith and Courage
By Brett Leveridge5 min read
Elizabeth Jennings, a church-going school teacher, stood up for her right to use New York’s public transportation more than a century before Rosa Parks’ courageous stand.
Guideposts Classics: Jackie Robinson on Facing Challenges
By Jackie Robinson6 min read
In this story from August 1948, Hall of Famer and American hero Jackie Robinson recalls the challenges he faced in breaking baseball’s color barrier.