SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENTS & READINGS Select from a range of topics and formats
for your winter reading, viewing, or listening pleasure,
curated by PLATO's Diversity Awareness Committee.
DID YOU KNOW? for January 2 – 15, 2024
Sheila Crump Johnson (Born on January 25, 1949) is the first African-American woman to become a billionaire. In addition to co-founding Black Entertainment Television (BET) and serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Salamander Hotels and Resorts, Johnson is also the first African-American woman to be an owner or partner in three professional sports franchises: the Washington Capitals (NHL), the Washington Wizards (NBA), and the Washington Mystics (WNBA).
Visit the Social Justice page for more about Sheila Crump Johnson
or past DID YOU KNOW? features.
DID YOU KNOW? – spotlighting notable historic events and contributions made by non-mainstream individuals you might not have learned or read about. Suggestions for inclusions are welcome (send to Kathy at: ksmichaelis@gmail.com).
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