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Friday Open Thread: African-American Archaeologists

January 17, 2020 by pragobots Leave a Comment

Hi POU Family! It's Friday, the last day of the workweek; beginning of the weekend. Today I am highlighting the background of Michael Blakely. Michael Blakey (born February 23, 1953) is an American anthropologist who specializes in physical anthropology and its connection to the history of African Americans. Since 2001, he has been … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African-American Archaeologists

Friday Open Thread: African-American Photographers

January 3, 2020 by pragobots Leave a Comment

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

Friday Open Thread: African-American Wrestlers

December 20, 2019 by pragobots Leave a Comment

It's Friday POU! Ready for the weekend and start of the holiday week? Onto the wrestlers... Cynthia Peretti (June 2, 1948 – May 8, 2009) was an American professional wrestler and trainer, better known by her ring name Princess Jasmine. In 1968, Peretti was trained by professional wrestlers Prince Pullins and Dick the Bruiser. Under the ring name Princess … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African-American Wrestlers

Friday Open Thread: African-American Chefs

December 6, 2019 by pragobots Leave a Comment

It's Friday POU Family! Continuing on with the theme of this week's open threads, I will highlight Bryant Terry. Bryant Terry is an African American vegan eco-chef, food justice activist, and author. His most recent book is Afro-Vegan: Farm-Fresh African, Caribbean, and Southern Flavors Remixed, which was published in April 2014. Terry grew up in Memphis, … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African-American Chefs

Friday Open Thread: Women’s Club Movement

November 1, 2019 by pragobots Leave a Comment

Good morning POU Family! Continuing with the morning open thread theme, today I am highlighting another influential women's club member. Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin (August 31, 1842 – March 13, 1924) was an African-American publisher, journalist, civil rights leader, suffragist, and editor of the Woman's Era, the first national newspaper … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Women’s Club Movement

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