This week's open thread will focus on African-Americans and their involvement in Revolutionary Era of America. Agrippa Hull (1759–1848) was an African-American patriot who served as an aide to Tadeusz Kościuszko, a Polish military officer, engineer and nobleman, for five years during the American Revolutionary War. He served for a total of six years and two months. After … [Read more...] about African-Americans and the Revolutionary War
Education
Saturday Open Thread: The History and Legacy of Jim Crow
Good Morning POU. Today, in our last entry, we take a look at how Jim Crow affected the education of African-Americans in this country. Plessy v. Ferguson established a constitutional "separate but equal" doctrine that would never actually exist. The southern states refused to provide more than absolute bare minimum support to schools for black children. Indeed, many … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: The History and Legacy of Jim Crow
Monday Open Thread: Black Radio Jockeys
This week's open thread theme will highlight and honor the work of black radio jockeys. Jack L. Cooper Widely considered to be the first African-American radio announcer, Jack L. Cooper’s “All Negro” radio show aired in the 1930's on Chicago’s WSBC. Cooper was succeeded in Black Chicago radio by very important air personalities like Al Benson — who brought the … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Black Radio Jockeys
Saturday Open Thread: Afro-Latino Prominent People
This week's open threads have focused on the wonderful accomplishments of Afro-Latinos. Today's thread will highlight Felix Tito Trinidad. Félix "Tito" Trinidad, Jr. (born January 10, 1973) is a retired Puerto Rican professional boxer, considered one of the best in Puerto Rico's history. Félix Trinidad was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, to Irma García and Félix Trinidad … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Afro-Latino Prominent People
Friday Open Thread: Afro-Latino Prominent Figures
This week's open threads have focused on influential Afro-Latino people. Today thread will highlight Pele's life. Edson Arantes do Nascimento better known as Pelé , born 21 October 1940 – however, Pelé himself claims that he was born on 23 October), is a retired Brazilian footballer. He is regarded by many experts, football critics, former players, current players and … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Afro-Latino Prominent Figures