This week has focused on the accomplishments of prominent Afro-Latinos. Today's open thread will focus on Eusebia Cosme, Dr. Evangelina Rodriguez, Dr. Pilar Barbosa de Rosario. Eusebia Cosme (1911-1976) is an Afro-Cuban woman who relocated to the United States during the late 1930s. She was a renowned performer of Afro-Antillean poetry and designed costumes and scenery for … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Afro-Latino Prominent Figures
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Wednesday Open Thread: Afro-Latino Prominent Figures
Today I am highlighting the accomplishments of Roberto Clemente. Roberto Clemente Walker (August 18, 1934 – December 31, 1972) was a Puerto Rican baseball right fielder who played 18 seasons inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 through 1972. Clemente was awarded the National League (NL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in 1966. He was a … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Afro-Latino Prominent Figures
Tuesday Open Thread: Prominent Afro-Latino Figures
Continuing with the this week's theme of prominent Afro-Latino people, I will highlight the accomplishments of Sylvia del Villard. Sylvia del Villard (February 28, 1928-February 28, 1990), was an actress, dancer, choreographer and Afro-Puerto Rican activist. Del Villard was born in Santurce, a section of San Juan, Puerto Rico. As a young child, Del Villard would entertain … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Prominent Afro-Latino Figures
Monday Open Thread: Prominent Afro-Latino Figures
This week's open thread will focus on some prominent Afro-Latino people, their talents and accomplishments. Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso de la Santísima Trinidad (October 21, 1925 – July 16, 2003) was a Cuban-American salsa performer. One of the most popular salsa artists of the 20th century, she earned twenty-three gold albums and was renowned … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Prominent Afro-Latino Figures
Friday Open Thread: Black Explorers
Continuing with this week's theme, I am highlighting the adventures of black explorers. Matthew Alexander Henson (August 8, 1866 – March 9, 1955) was an African American explorer and associate of Robert Peary on various expeditions, the most famous being a 1909 expedition during which he may have been the first person to reach the Geographic North Pole. Henson was … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Black Explorers