Praising the Past
Nov 16 – Nov 29, 2023
- Arnaldo Tamayo Méndez First Black Cosmonaut (January 29, 1942 – ) Cuba
The world's first Black cosmonaut is Arnaldo Tamayo Méndez. The Russians launched the Vietnam War veteran and a Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Romanenko into space aboard Soyuz 38 on September 18, 1980. Méndez's space suit is preserved at the Museum of the Revolution in Havana.
Nov 02 – Nov 15, 2023
- Sebastián Lemba (II of II)
Liberator and National Hero (circa 1500 – circa 1547) Dominican Republic
Willie C. Cordy, Jr. and Carlos Walker did separate renditions of Lemba. The two renditions give us a chance to contemplate how the different images affect our thinking about him and other people. At the end of this article, see "How Did the Different Images of Sebastián Lemba Affect What You Think About Him?"
Oct 19 – Nov 01, 2023
- Sebastián Lemba (I of II)
Liberator and National Hero (circa 1500 – circa 1547) Dominican Republic
Today, Dominicans revere Lemba as a national hero, and a statue of him stands outside of the Museo del Hombre Dominicano (Museum of the Dominican People) in the capital city, Santo Domingo.
Oct 05 – Oct 18, 2023
- LeBron James
Athlete and Philanthropist (1984 - ) United States
"The selected center image represents his character and strength. The blue sky with beautiful white clouds is intended to give you the impression that he is looking over the world." says artist Greg Scott. The image hangs at the Juffureh Slavery Museum in The Gambia and online.
Sep 21 – Oct 04, 2023
- Queen Nanny
Liberator and National Heroe (circa 1685 — circa 1750) Jamaica
As a result of Queen Nanny led victories against the British, two peace treaties were signed in 1738/39 granting the Maroons territorial sovereignty in their remote mountainous strongholds, including what is now the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park. Queen Nanny is the only female among Jamaica’s seven national heroes.
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