As the number of World War II veterans continues to dwindle, learning what we can from them becomes more important. Especially those who fought not only our enemies overseas, but also prejudice at home. The African Americans who became known as the Tuskegee Airmen proved to be among the most inspiring. At 95, Richard Hall is among a small handful who remain. He shares his thoughts, his memories and wisdom about war and life.
Believin’ in Vegan
If you’ve ever had a big thought, idea or dream, only to think of a million reasons why if you tried to make it a reality you would probably fail, you’ll be especially interested in this story. Jenn Ross’ dream was to open a restaurant, a vegan restaurant in an economically disadvantaged area. Everyone advised her against it. But she decided to give it a try.
The True Meaning of Success
Songs like Easy, Brickhouse, and Three Times a Lady took The Commodores straight to the top. This story is about Thomas McClary, the man who created The Commodores, defined their sound, discovered Lionel Richie, and has never given up on his quest to get the band back together.
Debbie Allen
Debbie Allen is a legendary choreographer, actress, director, producer and one of the most powerful executives in Hollywood. And she accomplished all of this while overcoming her industry’s sexism, racism and now ageism. We catch up with this force of nature and discover her secrets to success, as well as her greatest source of pride.
Two Unforgettable Women of WWII
Wait, WOMEN in WWII flew fighter planes? They sure did, playing a vital role in helping to preserve our freedom. Meet two unforgettable women in their 90s, one who takes to the skies after 70 years and the other with truly inspirational stories to tell.
Honor Your Creative Voice
Each one of artist Carole Lyles Shaw’s quilts tells a story. At a recent exhibition of African-American story quilts, Carole explained how art is the ultimate act of hope and healing.
Sheila McCauley Keys
Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat on a segregated Alabama bus changed the nation forever. Her niece looks back on her famous auntie’s legacy, sharing never-before-told stories from the family’s perspective.
Our Auntie Rosa Parks
This is Black History Month and we had the great pleasure of interviewing Rosa Parks’ niece Sheila McCauley Keys for Growing Bolder Radio. Sheia has written a revealing new memoir about growing up with this icon of American history titled, Our Auntie Rosa.
Two Tuskegee Airmen Die on Same Day
Two Tuskegee Airmen who enlisted together in 1942, served together and continued their friendship throughout their lives both die on the very same day. Growing Bolder, inspired by their contributions to our country, was there to see the magic when several Airmen got together with a hangar full of students.
Stagecoach Mary: “You Got A Problem with That?”
Mary Fields, AKA Stagecoach Mary, was born a slave and at the age of 60 became the first African American woman to work for the U.S. Postal Service. A legend of the old west, the six foot tall two hundred pounder was a cigar smoking, whiskey drinking brawler ready and willing to fight for her right to live as she wanted.
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