Elias Khoury, the celebrated Lebanese novelist and passionate advocate for the Palestinian cause, has passed away at 76. Born in Beirut, Khoury earned his degree in history from Lebanese University and a doctorate in social history from the Sorbonne. His time spent in Palestinian refugee camps and involvement in the Lebanese National Movement deeply influenced… Continue reading Elias Khoury: Lebanese Literary Giant and Advocate for Palestine Passes Away at 76
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Remembering Tina McElroy Ansa: Celebrated Author and Advocate for Black Voices in Literature
Tina McElroy Ansa, an award-winning author renowned for her evocative exploration of the Black experience in the American South, has left behind a profound literary legacy. Best known for her novels Baby of the Family and Ugly Ways, Ansa’s work has significantly influenced the landscape of American literature. Raised in Macon, Georgia, and a graduate… Continue reading Remembering Tina McElroy Ansa: Celebrated Author and Advocate for Black Voices in Literature
Billy Bean, MLB’s Second Openly Gay Player and DEI Advocate, Dies at 60
Billy Bean, a trailblazer in Major League Baseball (MLB) and one of the sport’s first openly gay players, has passed away at the age of 60. Bean died at home on Tuesday after a yearlong battle with acute myeloid leukemia, as confirmed by MLB in a statement. After his playing career, Bean became a prominent… Continue reading Billy Bean, MLB’s Second Openly Gay Player and DEI Advocate, Dies at 60
Tech Visionary and LGBTQ+ Advocate Bruce Bastian Passes Away at 76
Bruce Bastian, the co-founder of WordPerfect and a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at the age of 76. Bastian was a trailblazer in the tech industry and a passionate philanthropist dedicated to human rights causes. Bastian’s journey began as a student at Brigham Young University (BYU), where he… Continue reading Tech Visionary and LGBTQ+ Advocate Bruce Bastian Passes Away at 76
Pioneering Tech Innovator and Trans Rights Advocate Lynn Conway Passes Away at 86
Lynn Conway, a trailblazer in both the computer revolution and transgender rights movement, passed away last Sunday at the age of 86. Her husband, Charles Rogers, confirmed she died in a hospital from complications of two recent heart attacks. Conway’s career was marked by groundbreaking achievements and significant challenges. In 1968, after confiding to her… Continue reading Pioneering Tech Innovator and Trans Rights Advocate Lynn Conway Passes Away at 86