(h/t BlackAthlete.net) Perfect SATs! While we marvel at Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 point performance on March 2, 1962 against the New York Knicks, cheer Barry Bonds 762 home runs and applaud Minnesota Vikings’ running back Adrian Peterson’s 199 yard effort against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday, in which he fell nine yards short of breaking Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson’s … [Read more...] about Monday Afternoon Thread: Cameron Clarke, Whiz Kid!
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Sunday Brunch Open Thread
It's the Sunday, Funday Brunch. Today's open thread will focus on the musical stylings of Lauryn Hill. Lauryn Noelle Hill (born May 25, 1975) is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actress. Early in her career, she established her reputation as an actress in Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit, and then as the front woman of the hip-hop … [Read more...] about Sunday Brunch Open Thread
Saturday Open Thread: African-American Historical Firsts
It's the weekend, POU Family and lurkers! This week's thread focused on African-American Historical Firsts. Now granted, there are tons of firsts out there, so I will be able to visit this subject again soon. The Three Ph.D's Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, born Sarah Tanner Mossell (January 2, 1898 – November 1, 1989), was the first African-American woman to receive a Ph.D. … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: African-American Historical Firsts
Friday Open Thread: African-American Historical Firsts
It's Friday POU Family and lurkers! Continuing on with the theme for this week, I am going to highlight African-American historical firsts in sports. Automobile racer Rajo Jack DeSoto was born Dewey Gatson on July 28, 1905 in Tyler, Texas. Rajo Jack was barred from racing in many organized venues because of his African American heritage, but he had several notable wins and a … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African-American Historical Firsts
Thursday Open Thread: African-American Historical Firsts
I am going to highlight two historical African-American firsts in today's post which will center around business and labor. The C.R. Patterson & Sons Company was a carriage building firm, and the first African American-owned automobile manufacturer. The company was founded by Charles Richard Patterson, who was born into slavery in April 1833 on a plantation in Virginia. … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African-American Historical Firsts