“The greatest gift is not being afraid to question.”
Ruby Dee, one of a dozen inspirational quotes from Black women.
Aug. 26, 1976: Preparations for the season begin at the Metropolitan Opera. In this “wig” room at the Met, where wigs are prepared for all operas, women worked on wigs for “Figaro” and “Lohengrin.” Photo: Jack Manning/The New York Times
This image from The New York Times says it all. (Photo by Michael Appleton, taken in Times Square)
“We do not have time for this kind of silliness. We got better stuff to do. I’ve got better stuff to do.”
President Obama, after releasing his long-form birth certificate.






