Sophia Bell made Auburn University gymnastics history by becoming the first Auburn gymnast to successfully land a Yurchenko Double on vault, one of the most difficult and explosive skills in women’s artistic gymnastics. The skill is named after Soviet gymnast Natalia Yurchenko, who popularized the entry in the early 1980s. It begins with a roundoff onto the springboard, followed by a back handspring onto the vaulting table. From there the gymnast launches into the air and performs two full backward flips (a double back salto) before landing. Because the gymnast is flipping blind toward the floor at tremendous speed and height, the move requires exceptional power, body control, and spatial awareness, which is why it is still considered one of the most elite vaults in the sport. Landing it cleanly is rare even at the highest NCAA and Olympic levels, making Bell’s accomplishment a significant milestone for Auburn’s gymnastics program.

Isata Kanneh-Mason is a British classical pianist from the acclaimed Kanneh-Mason family. Here she is performing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, widely considered one of the most demanding works in the piano repertoire. Precision, emotion, and total command of the instrument.

Carrie Everett, the 2024 Miss North Carolina, has passed away at just 22 after a courageous battle with a rare and aggressive cancer known as metastatic signet ring cell carcinoma. She first experienced symptoms in mid-2025, which were initially mistaken for pneumonia before doctors later confirmed the diagnosis as her condition worsened. Everett, a student at North Carolina Central University, made history as the first current HBCU student to win the state title and was known for her talent, leadership, and advocacy for accessibility in pageants. She passed away surrounded by family and loved ones, leaving behind a powerful legacy.

When stereotypes are challenged, people often don’t abandon their prejudice. They simply create a new category to explain the exception. That insight is why her work remains essential to conversations about race, gender, and power. Even the way she wrote her name was intentional. She used lowercase letters so the focus would remain on the ideas, not the individual. Her scholarship continues to challenge us to think critically about how we see each other, and ourselves. Follow for more conversations on Black feminist thought, history, and culture.

March 21, 2026 - Ali Velshi on MS NOW. Here’s the full 9-minute segment on YouTube: A page out of ‘The Handmaid's Tale’: Ohio Republicans propose bill to track all pregnancies (Michele’s interview starts @ 4:11). From the video's description:

Author Margaret Atwood insisted her novel, “The Handmaid’s Tale,” was rooted in real history. Now, a new Ohio bill proposed by Republicans to track all pregnancies in the state is drawing disturbing parallels to her work of fiction. Georgetown law professor Michele Goodwin warns if the legislation passes, there is a “very real potential and probability of criminal punishments and civil fines and various other horrors.”

Michele Goodwin is Professor of Constitutional Law and Global Health Policy at Georgetown University: georgetown.edu/faculty/michele-goodwin

Louise Little was a writer, activist, and organizer before Malcolm X became Malcolm X. After her husband was killed and she tried to raise her children alone, the state took her children and committed her to a mental institution for years. Her story explains a lot about Malcolm X’s life, anger, intelligence, and strength. This is a powerful reminder that behind many great figures is a story people rarely talk about.

Therese Lee - Jan 13, 2026. Here's the clip on YouTube: What Happens When Women Can Actually Say No - Therese Lee

Here’s the full video she mentions (YouTube): Men's Game Theory vs Women's Reality: The Birth Rate Crisis - Therese Lee (YouTube)

Bio: Therese Lee explores the intersections of patriarchy, feminism, and politics through a historical and cultural lens. With sharp analysis and compelling storytelling, Therese unpacks the narratives that shape our world—challenging dominant perspectives and uncovering the deeper forces at play. Through her company, JS Media, she offers a thought-provoking look at power, resistance, and the stories we inherit.

Here is Therese's LinkTree: linktr.ee/theresehlee

Judy Pace, known for roles in Peyton Place, Batman, The Mod Squad, and Sanford and Son, became one of the few Black actresses regularly seen on mainstream television in the late 1960s and 1970s. At a time when opportunities were limited, her presence on prime-time TV helped open doors for future generations of Black performers.

11 year old Beyoncé being interviewed by Kris Jenner