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Mae Jemison was born in Decatur, Alabama on October 17, 1956 to Charlie and Dorothy Jemison. She was the youngest of three children, with both an older brother and sister. Jemison was only three years old when her family moved to Chicago; which she considers her home. Jemison’s parents thought that there would be better opportunities there, especially regarding education. Little did her family know that, one day, Mae would be the first African American woman in space.
Jemison’s inspiration for joining NASA was Nichelle Nichols, who portrayed Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek. As a kid, she was highly
During the London season, HONK! became a stand-out by winning the 2000 Olivier Award (the British equivalent of the Tony® Award) for Best New Musical. Written by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Dubbed:
The brightest hopes for the future of the British musical by The London Daily Telegraph
HONK! is the story of Ugly, whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his family and neighbors. Separated fro m the farm and pursued by a hungry Cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking and harrowing journey he not only discovers his true beauty
Charles Hamilton Houston was born in 1895 to a hairdresser mother, and a father who was a general practice lawyer. They loved Houston very much, and guided him towards intellectual activity—eventually making sure that he was able to attend the first black high school in the United States: M Street High School.
He continued his education and became a teacher of English and “Negro Literature” at Howard University. When World War I began, Houston wished to avoid the draft to the front lines—where African Americans were typically sent. So he enlisted as an officer. Once there,
Get ready! On March 28th Corona kids team up with The Young Americans to perform for you!
For the last few years, ICON Performing Arts and WBZB Entertainment have presented a series of performing arts educational workshops and events for young people in the Inland area. These programs will continue; but now they will “ramp up” with the resources of The Young Americans.
They’ve already started practicing, and by the end of March they’ll be ready for you with a themed musical-variety performance! You’ll also be treated to a special show by The Young Americans.
One of the
I love you,
Not only for what you are,
But for what I am
When I am with you.
I love you,
Not only for what
You have made of yourself,
But for what
You are making of me.
I love you
For the part of me
That you bring out;
I love you
For putting your hand
Into my heaped-up heart
And passing over
All the foolish, weak things
That you can’t help
Dimly seeing there,
And for
