(Originally published in 2011) GOOD MORNING POU! On March 27, 2005, the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, participated in a one-on-one interview with Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. for his radio show "Keep Hope Alive". In this interview, Michael talks about his childhood, those who influenced his career and his love for African culture. In light of recent events, … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Interview with Michael Jackson
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Thursday Open Thread: Dr. King Meets The Press (Revisited)
GOOD MORNING P.O.U.! We continue our look at Dr. King's appearances on NBC's "Meet The Press". In this 1963 appearance, Dr. King and Roy Wilkins discuss their planned March on Washington: PART I: … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Dr. King Meets The Press (Revisited)
Monday Open Thread: Dr. King Meets The Press (Revisited)
GOOD MORNING P.O.U.! Today marks the 48th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. . In honor of Dr. King, we will take a look at the late civil rights leader's appearances on NBC's "Meet The Press". … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Dr. King Meets The Press (Revisited)
Thursday Evening Thread: President Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama Host “A Nation’s Gratitude Dinner”
(H/T: The Obama Diary) Here's First Lady Michelle Obama looking regal in a blue gown by Jason Wu. And her date is pretty fly, too! :-) … [Read more...] about Thursday Evening Thread: President Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama Host “A Nation’s Gratitude Dinner”
Wednesday Evening Thread: Meet Svante Myrick, 24 Year Old Mayor of Ithaca, NY
From NBC's Rock Center: At just 24-years-old, Svante Myrick is the youngest mayor ever elected in the city of Ithaca, New York. The Cornell University graduate began serving on Ithaca's City Council while still in college. He garnered the endorsements of seasoned politicians in his bid for mayor, but it seems his upbringing really resonated with the town's voters. Myrick's … [Read more...] about Wednesday Evening Thread: Meet Svante Myrick, 24 Year Old Mayor of Ithaca, NY