Yay! IFWT and I would just like to greet all our lovely readers a Happy Valentine’s Day! Enjoy the special day & check out a little history on the holiday below!
IFWT Celebrates Black History Month: Honoring Russell Simmons
Russell Simmons is one of the most influential people in our generation. From Def Jam to Phat Farm to everything in between, Russell has helped shape the hip-hop culture to be what it is today. Read more about him below.
IFWT Celebrates Black History Month: Honoring Condoleezza Rice
Condoleezza Rice served as the 66th United States Secretary of State, and was the second person to hold that office in the administration of President George W. Bush. Rice was the first female African-American secretary of state, as well as the second African American (after Colin Powell), and the second woman (after Madeleine Albright). Rice was President Bush’s National Security Advisor during his first term, making her the first woman to serve in that position. She has done so much for both women and African Americans in politics, so today and everyday, we honor her contributions to society! Read more about her below!
(Photos) Chinese New Year: Enter The Year Of The Snake
Today is the day that the Chinese New Year is celebrated and the year of the dragon ends as people ring in the year of the snake. Firework displays and firecrackers rang out everywhere as people rang in the lunar new year last night. Firecrackers are believed to scare off evil spirits and bring the god of wealth to people. People who are born in the year of the snake are complex, stylish, and thoughtful. The Year of the Snake is said to also bring good karma and financial times for those born under the snake. Find out which Chinese sign you are here and check out pics from the celebration in the gallery.
IFWT Celebrates Black History Month: Honoring Joe Louis
Joe Louis was the world heavyweight boxing champion from 1937 to 1949. He is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. Nicknamed the Brown Bomber, Louis helped elevate boxing from a nadir in popularity in the post-Jack Dempsey era by establishing a reputation as an honest, hardworking fighter at a time when the sport was dominated by gambling interests. Read more about Joe after the jump!
IFWT Celebrates Black History Month: Honoring Colin Powell
Colin Powell is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army. He was the 65th United States Secretary of State, serving under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005. He was the first African American to serve in that position. He was the first, and so far the only, African American to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
