Good morning POU! It's Wednesday. This week's theme is about African-American painters. Enjoy! Rose Theodora Piper (October 7, 1917 – May 11, 2005) was an American painter best known for her semi-abstract, blues-inspired paintings of the 1940s. In the 1950s, out of financial necessity, she became a textile designer. For nearly thirty years, she worked as Rose Ransier, … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: African-American Painters
Tuesday Open Thread: African-American Painters
Good morning POU Family! It's Tuesday! Enjoy this wee's theme highlighting African-American painters. Frederick J. Brown (February 6, 1945 – May 5, 2012) was a New York City-based visual artist originally from Chicago. His style ranges from abstract expressionism to figurative. His artwork was influenced by historical, religious,[ narrative and urban themes. He is noted … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: African-American Painters
Monday Open Thread: African-American Painters
Good morning POU Family and lurkers! This week's morning open threads will highlight African-American painters. Enjoy! Clementine Hunter (pronounced Clementeen) (late December 1886 or early January 1887 – January 1, 1988) was a self-taught black folk artist from the Cane River region of the U.S. state of Louisiana, who lived and worked on Melrose Plantation. She is the … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African-American Painters
Saturday Open Thread- Little Rock Nine
Good Morning POU! It’s Saturday, P.O.U. Family and lurkers! This week’s open threads are dedicated to the individuals within the Little Rock Nine. Enjoy your weekend! Elizabeth Ann Eckford (born October 4, 1941) was one of the Little Rock Nine, a group of African-American students who, in 1957, were the first black students ever to attend classes at Little Rock Central … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread- Little Rock Nine
Friday Open Thread: Little Rock Nine
It’s Friday P.O.U. Family and lurkers! It’s the end of another week and the start of the weekend. This week’s open theme has focused on the individuals that make up the Little Rock Nine. Melba Pattillo Beals (born December 7, 1941) is a journalist and member of the Little Rock Nine, a group of African-American students who were the first to integrate Central High in Little … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Little Rock Nine