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Monday Movement

Virtue of the Week:

Modesty - Modesty is having self-respect. When you value yourself with quiet pride, you accept praise with humility and gratitude. Modesty is being comfortable with yourself and setting boundaries about your body and your privacy.

Read more at: www.virtuesproject.com

Black Jockeys Behind The Derby

Check out this piece on impact of Black jockeys on the Kentucky Derby

Video of the Week:

Respects to John Singleton

Some pieces on his legacy:

NY Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/30/opinion/john-singleton-boyz-n-the-hood.html
Vanity Fair - https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/04/john-singleton-appreciation-boyz-n-the-hood

Vox - https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/4/30/18523861/john-singleton-died-boyz-n-hood

Bonus Read

Please read this piece by Insitar Abioto on the history of Black Artist in the state of Oregon

Black Artist In Oregon