Joseph Plumadore tells the life of Steve Jobs – a man’s whose genius completely revolutionzed digital technologies, improving the way people communicate and leading to the creation of the most widely used technology in existence: the personal computer.
James Carras tells the story of Michelle Obama – an American lawyer who graduated to the highest role of public service upon her husband’s inauguration as the 44th President of the United States. Her tenure as First Lady is defined through the progressive work she led to uplift American veterans, further education and inspire young women to achieve the impossible.
Beth Bryant, the Vice President of Sales at C&I Studios, tells the life of Anne Frank – an inspiring young woman who retained her endearing outlook on the world despite living in persecution during the Nazi rule of Europe in World War 2.
Amy Miller, Producer at C&I Studios, shares the life of Susan B. Anthony – an American anti-slavery advocate who helped launch the women’s suffrage movement while fighting for equality on all fronts.
Bobby Brainard DuBose is a Democratic politician who currently serves as a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 94th District, which includes most of Fort Lauderdale in central Broward County, since 2014. It was only right that he would be the one to tell the story of Ralph David Abernathy, a close friend to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During the civil rights movement, he too ran for the position of U.S. House of Representatives. Etched on his tombstone are the words “I tried.” Yes, he tried, he made a difference, and we carry forth the spirit of his efforts today.
Juliet Roulhac, Regional Manager of FP&L, describes the life and legacy of Coretta Scott King in this latest episode of History Matters.
Connor Wilkins, brand storyteller at C&I Studios, tells the story of Audre Lorde, an incredible civil rights activist, and proponent and instigator of the women’s rights movement in America. This is her legacy.
As a young girl, this newspaper publisher and civil rights activist met tragedy with the murder of her mother at the hands of three white men. This fueled her thirst for justice, and it was what propelled her, with her husband, to start the Arkansas State Press, a weekly newspaper that was instrumental in integrating Arkansas Public Schools. When the state dragged their feet in integrating schools, she organized with the famed “Little Rock Nine” to enroll in Central High School, coordinating every detail of a day that would become pivotal in the Civil Rights Movement. Although she faced violent opposition for her role in desegregation, her perseverance inspired many to stand up for their rights.
She’s Daisy Bates, and what she did matters.
On this episode of History Matters, we’re sharing the story of Arthur Ashe – an American professional tennis player who won three Grand Slam titles. He was the first black player selected to the United States Davis Cup team and the only black man ever to win the singles title at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open.
On this episode of History Matters, Victoria Ranger shares the story of Angela Brown – an African American soprano singer who is particularly admired for her portrayal of Verdi heroines.
In this episode of History Matters, we follow along with our Black History Month theme with one of the greatest figures of the 20th century. Joey Wright, of Joey Wright Photography, gives us a little background on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one heck of a man with courage like a lion and a heart of gold. He is revered for his nonviolent approach against segregation. He spearheaded a movement that shook the world and ended the Civil Rights Movement, ultimately bringing justice and equality to blacks in America.
Gonzalo Ballesteros of C&I Studios tells the bright history of Katherine Johnson – an African-American mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics at NASA were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. manned spaceflights.