Power Couple Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee collaborate on a children’s book that is a walk through history. Each step we take is a way to move us forward, knowing that we stand on the shoulders of the giants who came before. In their book, Spike and Tonya give us clues to the ordinary people who had grand ideas, and had the persistence to make those ideas a reality.
Speaking of inspiration, today is Nelson Mandela’s 93rd birthday. He of course endured 27 years in prison to end apartheid. I remember vividly the news accounts of people waiting hours in the sun to vote. Thank you Mr. Mandela for teaching us that justice is always worth fighting for. Read more here at theroot.com.