In 1849, Henry Brown shipped himself 250 miles to the free state of Pennsylvania. Though it took him 27 grueling hours, he lived the remainder of his life as a free man and a traveling performer.Library Of CongressIn this lithograph published around 1850, Henry “Box” Brown emerges from a box in the office of the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society.
Henry “Box” Brown was a man that had everything torn from him. Born into slavery and separated from his family in a series of inhumane sales, Brown found himself utterly alone by his early 30s. Read More...
Gleyber Torres, a Venezuelan baseball player who has spent time with the Chicago Cubs in the minor leagues, currently plays second base and shortstop for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball.
He made his professional debut in 2014 with the Arizona Cubs of the rookie tier of the Arizona League. Later, he was elevated to the Boise Hawks of the Class A-Short Season Northwest League. Before the 2017 season, Baseball America ranked Torres as the fifth-best prospect in baseball. Read More...
Josh Owens is a talented athlete who has demonstrated his ability and commitment by excelling in a variety of sports.
His charismatic demeanor and appealing presence have won over crowds, enhancing his standing as a well-known figure.
He has supported programs and organizations to have a good social impact by using his platform.
His story serves as a monument to the strength of skill, tenacity, and an openness to trying new things. Read More...
