Today's unsung hero is the late Clyde Kennard. Clyde Kennard (June 12, 1927 – July 4, 1963) was an American civil rights pioneer and martyr from Mississippi. In the 1950s, he attempted several times to enroll at Mississippi Southern College (now known as University of Southern Mississippi) to complete his undergraduate degree … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement
Tuesday Open Thread: The Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement
Continuing with the theme of this open thread, I highlight the Unita Blackwell. Unita Blackwell (born March 18, 1933) is an American civil rights activist who was the first African-American woman, and the tenth African American, to be elected mayor in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Blackwell was a project director for the Student … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: The Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement
Monday Open Thread: The Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement
This week's open threads will highlight the other "unsung" heroes of the Civil Rights movement. We have always talked about the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks. There were others, black and white who were involved in securing civil rights for African-Americans. This week's thread will talk about these people. Vernon Ferdinand Dahmer, … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: The Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement
Sunday Jazz Brunch Open Thread: Carmen McRae
Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress. Considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century, it was her behind-the-beat phrasing and her ironic interpretations of song lyrics that made her memorable. McRae drew buy viagra for female online inspiration from Billie Holiday, but … [Read more...] about Sunday Jazz Brunch Open Thread: Carmen McRae
Wednesday Open Thread: New Year’s Traditions
Date: Wed, December 31, 1862 On this date in 1862 the first Freedom's Eve Services were celebrated in Black communities in America. … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: New Year’s Traditions