History Professor Stewart Davenport and his wife, Mary, pose with their 4-year-old daughter, Shiloh. Photo by Megan Williams It was early morning on July 11, 1958 when Virginia sheriffs took a couple into custody because they were in an interracial relationship, thus breaking the law. Richard and Mildred Loving had been dating for a few years prior, but just five weeks before … [Read more...] about Love Knows No Bounds
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Oscars Noms Usher in Minority Excellence
Image Courtesy of the BSAThis years Oscar nominations are so refreshing and diverse coming off last year's “Oscars so White” scandal. As a young actress of color, this is so empowering and motivating to see.Often, I get asked what my "type" is, meaning which actresses with whom I compare. That question has always been difficult because there are few actresses … [Read more...] about Oscars Noms Usher in Minority Excellence