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A truth about human nature: 'If you're going to hold someone down you're...' - powerful life lesson by Toni Morrison on repression, freedom and why controlling others can confine you- Quote of the Day by Mackenzie Scott: "People who have worked their whole lives in service to others should not have to beg billionaires..." Her powerful call to flip the power dynamic in philanthropy, trust the people doing the work and rethink how wealth is used to create change
- Jeff Bezos's ex-wife MacKenzie Scott has given over $1 billion to HBCUs: From a $42 million gift to Elizabeth City State to $80 million for Howard University, here’s the full list
- MacKenzie Scott’s $26 billion philanthropy journey, inspired by a college book, stands apart from Warren Buffett and Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates' approach to givingAfter her divorce from Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott revolutionized her philanthropic strategy by emphasizing rapid donations. But her way of...23 Aug, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
- MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who has given away over $26 billion to 2,500+ nonprofits, returns to fiction in August after 13 years with new novelMacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is returning to fiction after 13 years with her new 80,000-word novel, “Last Days in...20 Aug, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Toni Morrison: 'Make a difference about something other than...' - motivational quote by Pulitzer prize-winning author of Beloved on living with purpose and why making a difference starts with othersQuote of the day by Toni Morrison: Nobel laureate Toni Morrison inspired people to look beyond themselves. Her words emphasized making a di...18 Aug, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
- Book recommendations by Spider-man's MJ Zendaya: Looking for your next read? Check actor's favourite novels on identity, love and belongingZendaya, fresh off a film success, shared her favorite books. She recommends Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye and James Baldwin's Giovanni's ...04 Aug, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by MacKenzie Scott: “Writing is such a 'pretend' profession. Nobody is counting on you at all. You can't...” — Powerful lessons on creativity, discipline, self-belief, and the invisible work behind success from the novelist and philanthropist behind The Testing of Luther Albright, Traps, and The Bright Hour inspirationsQuote of the Day by MacKenzie Scott: Discover the meaning behind MacKenzie Scott’s honest words about writing, grit, and staying committed....21 Jul, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by American novelist Toni Morrison: 'Love is never any better than the lover...'-Timeless lessons on love, relationships, emotional intelligence, human psychology and the transformative power of one of America's greatest literary voicesQuote of the Day by Toni Morrison: Toni Morrison's profound quote suggests love mirrors the giver's character. She argued that love's quali...19 Jul, 2026, 03.13 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison: 'At some point in life the world's beauty becomes enough...'- Life lessons on presence, gratitude, and finding peace in the present momentNobel laureate Toni Morrison's wisdom highlights the profound value of simply experiencing life's beauty without the need to capture or con...30 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by American novelist Toni Morrison: 'All water has a perfect memory...'-Inspiring quotes by the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in LiteratureToni Morrison's profound words about water's memory continue to resonate. Her novels explored Black identity and trauma. This quote capture...27 May, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Nobel Prize winning author Toni Morrison: ‘If there is a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet…’ – on the seed of originalityQuote of the day: Toni Morrison's enduring quote, "If there is a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, you must be th...11 May, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Toni Morrison: 'The function of freedom is to…' —Inspiring quotes by the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in LiteratureQuote of the Day: Toni Morrison, an iconic literary figure, asserted that the essence of freedom lies in its capacity to empower others. He...29 Apr, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Toni Morrison: 'Somewhere inside you is that free person I'm talking…' —Inspiring quotes by the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in LiteratureToni Morrison's powerful quote, 'Somewhere inside you is that free person I'm talking about. Locate her and let her do some good in the wor...30 Mar, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Toni Morrison: 'You wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down'Toni Morrison, one of the most famous American authors, is known for her thoughts on empowerment, success, leadership and vision. In one of...03 Feb, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Toni Morrison: 'No gasp at a miracle that is truly miraculous…' —inspiring quotes by the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in LiteratureQuote of the Day: Nobel laureate Toni Morrison's words offer a profound insight. Her quote highlights that genuine miracles are not sudden ...06 Jan, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
- Say bye-bye to Mr Darcy! Stirling University replaces Jane Austen with Toni Morrison to ‘decolonise’ the syllabusStirling University recently decided to 'decolonise' the syllabus.06 Apr, 2022, 04.39 PM IST
- Poet and activist Sonia Sanchez to receive this year's Edwin MacDowell Medal, a lifetime achievement honourMacDowell is an artist residency founded in 1907.07 Mar, 2022, 11.06 AM IST
- Toni Morrison, 1st African-American woman to win Nobel for Literature, dies at 88The American writer was noted for her examination of the black experience.06 Aug, 2019, 07.37 PM IST
- Nobel laureate Toni Morrison honored with yet another literary awardMorrison is scheduled to be presented with the American Academy of Arts and Sciences' Emerson-Thoreau Medal.06 Apr, 2017, 11.52 AM IST
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