Welcome to the weekend POU! We finish up our week celebrating the crowning glories of our mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers with the story of the incredible Chicago milliner Eloise Johnson. Unfortunately I couldn't find a picture of this feisty incredible lady, but of course plenty of other pics to share of the "Crowns." Eloise Johnson ran a hat boutique on … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Showstoppers! African American Milliners
African American Milliners
Friday Open Thread: Showstoppers! African American Milliners
Happy Friday POU! Today's post is an excerpt from the book "Crowns" by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. This book is a celebration of black women and their church hats. Various stories are shared by the women in the fabulous glorious hats in our communities. This excerpt is a must read. It is HILARIOUS! Shirley Gaither - Evangelist and Pastor's Wife I got this hat … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Showstoppers! African American Milliners