It's Tuesday POU. This week's theme will highlight African-American Archaeologists. Alexandra Jones is a historical archaeologist and educator. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Archaeology in the Community, "a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit that aims to increase awareness of archaeology and history." She worked on the PBS television … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: African-American Archaeologists
Monday Open Thread: African-American Archaeologists
Good Morning Obots! This week we are featuring our very own versions of Indiana Jones! LOL, well not exactly, but these individuals are pioneers in the field of Archaeology. Today: John Wesley Gilbert John Wesley Gilbert (July 6, 1864 – November 19, 1923) was the first African American archaeologist, the first graduate of Paine College, the first African American … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African-American Archaeologists
Saturday Open Thread: African-American Photographers
Hey POU Family! It's the weekend and today is the last day of the weekly theme of African-American photographers. Jim Alexander (born August 7, 1935) is an American documentary photographer, photojournalist, activist, and teacher who is best known for being a “Participant Observer” and his photographs of human rights and black … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: African-American Photographers
Friday Open Thread: African-American Photographers
It's Friday, POU! Today's photographer that I am highlighting is Charles Harris. Charles "Teenie" Harris (July 2, 1908–June 12, 1998) was an African-American photographer known for his photographs of residents and prominent visitors to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania including celebrities such as musicians and baseball players. He was also published in the Pittsburgh Courier. … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African-American Photographers
Thursday Open Thread: African-American Photographers
It's Thursday POU Fam! The week is almost over. I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful holiday. Back to grind soon! Continuing on with our theme for this week, I will highlight the works of Elise Forrest Harleston. Elise Forrest Harleston (February 8, 1891 – 1970) was an early female African-American photographer in South Carolina. Elise Beatrice … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African-American Photographers