Recording Career Scott-Heron began his recording career in 1970 with the LP Small Talk at 125th and Lenox. Bob Thiele of Flying Dutchman Records produced the album, and Scott-Heron was accompanied by Eddie Knowles and Charlie Saunders on conga and David Barnes on percussion and vocals. The album's 15 tracks dealt with themes such as the superficiality of television and mass … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Gil Scott Heron
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Monday Open Thread: Gil Scott Heron Week
This week open threads will highlight Gil Scott Heron's works. Gilbert "Gil" Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011) was an American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author, known primarily for his work as a spoken word performer in the 1970's and '80's. His collaborative efforts with musician Brian Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues, and soul, as well … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Gil Scott Heron Week
President Obama addresses Border Crisis (Video and transcript)
Video and Transcript of President Obama's press conference today in Texas. Dallas— President Barack Obama said Congress has the ability to act immediately to address the wave of unaccompanied minors coming over the border from Mexico into the U.S. Obama spoke in Dallas after what he called a "good" meeting Wednesday with Gov. Rick Perry and … [Read more...] about President Obama addresses Border Crisis (Video and transcript)
Tuesday Evening Thread: *Drumroll*…And The Winner Is…..Not Eric Cantor!
Wow! Didn't see this coming! Soooo, how does this effect https://medsmagazine.com/generic-cialis-online/ Nov? Does it? Discuss! Laugh..and discuss...and laugh some more! … [Read more...] about Tuesday Evening Thread: *Drumroll*…And The Winner Is…..Not Eric Cantor!
Saturday Open Thread: African Americans and The Struggle for Education Equality
Good Morning POU! Hope you're have a wonderful weekend. We conclude our series with a look at the "Segregation Academy" and the correlation to today's Voucher movement, the impact of such schools on public education and the opportunities for minority children. A segregation academy was a private school in the United States that was established in the mid-20th … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: African Americans and The Struggle for Education Equality