This week's threads will discuss some historical and modern people who were/are of African descent. Betty Boop They might have drawn Betty Boop white, but her history is black. The character was actually stolen from Cotton Club singer Esther Jones — known by her stage name “Baby Esther” and the baby talk she used when she sang songs like “I Wanna Be Loved By You … [Read more...] about Historical and Modern People and Figures Who Are Black
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Sunday Open Thread: P.O.U. Sunday Jazz Brunch
GOOD MORNING, P.O.U.! As you get your Sunday breakfast/brunch on, enjoy the sounds of Pharoah Sanders at the Jazz Cafe in London: … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: P.O.U. Sunday Jazz Brunch
Monday Open Thread: African-American Architects
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards estimates as of the end of 2013 that there are 105,847 licensed architects in the United States. Of these, 2,006, or about 2%, are self-identified as African American, and listed in the Directory of African American Architects; only 343 of these are African American women. "If there is any kind of profession that's … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African-American Architects
Sunday Open Musical Thread: Popular Movie Soundtracks
Throughout the years, there have been movies known more for their soundtrack. Some movies the soundtrack is integral to flow of the movie. There were so many, so I chose a few of my favorites. Sit back and relax some great music. Love Jones -1997 … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Musical Thread: Popular Movie Soundtracks
Saturday Open Thread: Rev. Jesse Jackson Intervew with Michael Jackson
GOOD MORNING POU FAM! We hope you're enjoying your weekend! We conclude with Part VI of Rev. Jesse Jackson's interview with Michael Jackson: (Uploaded by brizzy11) … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Rev. Jesse Jackson Intervew with Michael Jackson