black excellence Archives - Transracial Journeys https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/tag/black-excellence/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 22:27:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cropped-Logo-Flare520x520-32x32.jpg black excellence Archives - Transracial Journeys https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/tag/black-excellence/ 32 32 Black Excellence – Habeebah Rasheed Grimes https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/black-excellence-habeebah-rasheed-grimes/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 22:11:28 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=5140 Habeebah Rasheed Grimes, a mental health advocate and CEO of Positive Education Program (PEP), whose work centers on supporting children impacted by trauma, systemic racism, and educational inequities. As a passionate leader in the mental health field, Habeebah uplifts the importance of culturally responsive and trauma-informed care, ensuring that Black and Brown children receive the support they need to thrive. Her unwavering commitment to justice, healing, and empowerment reflects the spirit of TRJ and the values we hold dear.  We read more

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]]> Black Excellence – Jon Batiste https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/black-excellence-jon-batiste/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:40:15 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=5103 By K. Bean Jon Batiste has been a trailblazer in the music industry, both honoring traditions and breaking new ground. Hailing from the vibrant city of New Orleans, Batiste's music is a fusion of jazz, R&B, funk, and soul, creating a sound that is both timeless and contemporary. Batiste's ability to seamlessly blend genres and incorporate elements of classical music into his compositions demonstrates his versatility and deep understanding of musical theory. His live performances are electrifying, often featuring spontaneous read more

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]]> Black Excellence – Rachel Noerdlinger https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/black-excellence-rachel-noerdlinger/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:59:20 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=4958 By Bear Howe, TRJ Parent Rachel Noerdlinger was born in 1970 in New Mexico, and adopted by white parents as a baby. Noerdlinger has made significant contributions in public relations and social justice. Known for her tenacity and expertise, she served as the Chief of Staff for New York City’s First Lady, Chirlane McCray, where she advocated for social programs and community empowerment. Noerdlinger also played a key role in organizing national events, including the public communications for George Floyd’s read more

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]]> Black Excellence: Colin Kaepernick https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/black-excellence-colin-kaepernick/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 23:50:22 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=4850 By Becca Howe, TRJ Parent On August 26, 2016, NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick took his first knee during the national anthem at an NFL preseason game. This action was part of his protest against racial inequality and police brutality in the Unites States. His actions made the whole country pay attention, and helped ignite the national debates around Black Lives Matter and what role athletes can play in social activism, as well as the meaning of patriotic gestures during sports read more

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]]> Black Excellence – Isaac Etter https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/black-excellence-isaac-etter/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:33:12 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=4691 By Becca Howe, TRJ Parent This month we are combining our Black Excellence and Book Corner featuring Isaac Etter.  Isaac is a transracially adopted person and a social entrepreneur who founded Identity, a startup focused on helping adoptive and foster families thrive. At Identity, Isaac is working on re-imagining post-placement support for adoptive and foster families. He uses his story and deep passion for adoption and foster care education to bring relevant, quality, and diverse resources to adoptive and foster read more

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]]> Black Excellence: Michael Franti https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/black-excellence-michael-franti/ Sat, 08 Jun 2024 17:36:20 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=4626 By Becca Howe, TRJ Parent             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Michael Franti (@michaelfranti) Michael Franti is an American singer-songwriter, poet, activist and documentarian known for his socially conscious music. His work spans several genres including hip hop, reggae, jazz, folk and rock. Franti was born in Oakland, California, in 1966, the biological son of Mary Lofy and Thomas read more

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]]> Black Excellence: Viola Davis https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/black-excellence-viola-davis/ Tue, 07 May 2024 19:11:37 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=4585 By Becca Howe, TRJ Parent Viola Davis is a highly acclaimed American actress known for her powerful performances on stage and screen. She was born on August 11, 1965, in St. Matthews, South Carolina. She is known for her impactful roles in movies like “Doubt” in 2008, “The Help” in 2011, “Fences” in 2016, and “Windows” in 2018. She is also a trailblazer in the entertainment industry for being vocal about addressing issues related to racism, gender inequality and representation read more

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]]> Black Excellence: Austin Channing Brown https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/black-excellence-austin-channing-brown/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:20:01 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=4553 By Becca Howe, TRJ Parent “The work of anti-racism is the work of becoming a better human to other humans. We are saying: I think you have capacity to be a better human, would you accept that invitation? And I can’t tell you how often the response is, ‘But I would rather just be nice and polite if that’s okay.’” -Austin Channing Brown, from an interview with Brene Brown, 2020   Austin Channing Brown is a prominent voice in the read more

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]]> Audre Lorde: A Woman Who Brought Intersectionality to the Forefront https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/audre-lorde/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:46:38 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=4453 By Becca Howe, TRJ Parent Audre Lorde was a Black poet, essayist, and activist, whose work is celebrated for its honesty, raw emotion, and powerful imagery. She has had a profound impact on literature, feminism and resilience, especially her consistent emphasis on the importance of recognizing the interconnected nature of different forms of oppression, such as racism, sexism, homophobia, and classism. Known now as intersectionality, Lorde’s insights have had a profound impact on contemporary discussions of social justice and activism. read more

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]]> Black Excellence: Taraji P. Henson – Actress https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/black-excellence-taraji-p-henson-actress/ Sat, 06 Jan 2024 15:23:49 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=4344 By April Dinwoodie, TRJ's Executive Director Taraji P. Henson began her professional acting career in the late 90’s after graduating from HBCU, Howard University. For nearly three decades she has lite up our screens with her talent and grace. She has won a Golden Globe Award as well as being nominated for an Academy Award and four Primetime Emmy Awards. Taraji made her film debut in the crime film Streetwise (1998), gained recognition for her role in Hustle & Flow read more

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