Butterfly Rose Oldham: Rising Hollywood Talent and Daughter of Kimberly Elise

Butterfly Rose Oldham didn’t just stumble into the spotlight. She was born in Los Angeles on October 19, 1998, to parents deeply rooted in creativity. Her mother, actress Kimberly Elise, is a Hollywood powerhouse known for unforgettable performances in Set It Off and John Q. Her father, Maurice Oldham, was a respected photographer and academic … Read more

Vivian Ayers Allen: A Life Shaped by Words, Culture, and Cosmic Wonder

Vivian Ayers Allen was born in Chester, South Carolina, and her story begins at a place rich in Black educational history—the Brainerd Institute. She graduated in 1939 and took her curiosity and intellect to Barber-Scotia College and then Bennett College, two institutions known for empowering Black women through education. These college years helped lay the … Read more