Jerlyn M. Thomas

Day 12 of 28 of my Black History Month history lessons. For today’s Black History I was inspired by the podcast Stuff Mom Never Told You (@stuffmomnevertoldyou). Thanks @emiliearies and @bridgetmarieindc for highlighting Septima Clark! Some parts of her life were unfortunate […]

Day 11 of 28 of my Black History Month history lessons. For today’s Black History I’m so proud of this trailblazing feminist. She’s my youngest highlight so far. Marley Dias was in 6th grade when she launched a campaign #1000BlackGirlBooks in 2015. Her mom […]

Day 10 of 28 of my Black History Month history lessons. For today’s Black History I’m highlighting Sir Lady Java. Born in the early 1940s in New Orleans, Java transitioned at a young age with the support of her mother. She started singing and dancing in […]