James v. Marinship was a California Supreme Court decision that ruled that jobs requiring labor union membership could not exclude blacks or other racial groups. The Marinship Corporation operated various shipyards and was involved in the building of various ships and vessels during the wartime era. The respondent, Joseph James, was an employee of the Marinship Corporation. … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: African-Americans and the Labor Union Movement
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Friday Open Thread: African American Brewers and Breweries II
Today's post is an update on the Harlem Brewing Company that was originally featured here on November 18, 2015. Black-Owned Craft Beer Company Gets Premium Placement in Wal-Mart Harlem has a special place in the American imagination when it comes to culture, art and music. But would you also imagine small-batch beer? Well. The Harlem Brewing Co. is a … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African American Brewers and Breweries II
Thursday Open Thread: African American Brewers and Breweries II
Good Morning! Today we take a look at another angle of the beer industry. Here is an interview with the founder of a beer festival that caters to African Americans, courtesy of The Beer Advocate. Lenox Mercedes was raised in New York City during hip-hop’s golden era. Years later, he’s tapping kegs of Victory while Atlantans dance to classic beats at one of the beer … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African American Brewers and Breweries II
Tuesday Open Thread: African American Brewers and Breweries II
Good Morning POU! First of all, I had no idea there was such a job as "Yeast and Fermentation Specialist".....but there is! Jason Pratt was the yeast and fermentation specialist for MillerCoors, and in 2010 he graced the cover of the Black Enterprise May issue due to his innovative drive and contributions in the STEM field. By combining his taste buds and … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: African American Brewers and Breweries II
Friday Open Thread: African American Imagineers
Woohoo! Its Friday yall! We really should encourage youth that we know to think about opening up their minds and creative spirit to the possibility of being an Imagineer! Developing and designing roller coasters, and castles and magical kingdoms...just IMAGINE, if you will, what our youngsters could do. We see the few of us that get into the field, SUCCEED. Today we … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African American Imagineers