Ever the pioneer, Lizzo crossed off another first during the Washington, DC, stop of her tour — playing an approximately 200-year-old crystal flute that belonged to a former U.S. president. The singer and accomplished flutist carefully played the delicate woodwind, which was sent as a gift to James Madison in 1813 by the French flute maker Claude Laurent. The Library of … [Read more...] about Lizzo played James Madison’s 200-year-old crystal flute at her Washington, DC concert
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Twenty inspiring black women who are making history in 2020 (part 1)
Each March, Women's History Month recognizes the ground-breaking achievements of women and women of color. Kaia Shivers, a liberal studies professor at New York University, helped Insider.com select a list of 20 female innovators and leaders who are making history and setting records. From entertainers to philanthropists, here are black women who will change the world … [Read more...] about Twenty inspiring black women who are making history in 2020 (part 1)