Good Morning POU! This week we will take a look at the exhibit on African Americans compiled by W.E.B. Du Bois for the 1900 World's Fair in Paris. First, some background on why this exhibit was created. To do this, we must start with history on the Chicago World Fair of 1893. A major development of the nineteenth century was the emergence of world’s fairs, all … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: W.E.B. Du Bois and the 1900 Paris Exposition
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In honor of of lovely Tina Turner's 77th birthday yesterday, we are going to highlight some of her greatest hits! Sit back and relax. Listen to the sounds of the Queen of Rock n Roll. … [Read more...] about Sunday Musical Open Thread: Happy Belated Birthday Tina Turner
Saturday Open Thread: African American Winemakers III
GOOD MORNING, P.O.U.! I featured Ray Walker in a previous series on African American winemakers, but I found is story so interesting that I'd thought I'd shared it again. RAY WALKER Maison Ilan Nuit-Saint-Georges, France … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: African American Winemakers III