HAPPY FRIDAY POU! We continue our series on African American Winemakers with.... VANCE SHARP Sharp Cellars Sonoma County, California Vance and Monika’s love for wine began in 1968 in Saarlouis, Germany where they met in a discotheque. Monika was born and raised in Germany, while Vance’s stint in the U.S. Air Force took him there in 1968. They were … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African American Winemakers
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Tuesday Open Thread: African American Winemakers
GOOD MORNING P.O.U.! We continue our series on African American Winemakers. JERRY AND LAUREN BIAS Sugarleaf Vineyards North Garden, Virginia From HamptonRoads.com, June 2008: Lauren and Jerry Bias say they are proud to be African American pioneers in the Virginia wine industry, but they don't want the distinction to define the winery - Sugarleaf Vineyards - … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: African American Winemakers
Sunday Open Thread: P.O.U. Sunday Jazz Brunch
GOOD MORNING P.O.U.! We hope you're enjoying your weekend! As you partake in your Sunday breakfast/brunch, enjoy the sounds of The Modern Jazz Quartet... The Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ) was an influential music group established in 1952 and for most of their long career composed of John Lewis (piano, musical director), Milt Jackson (vibraphone), Percy Heath (double … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: P.O.U. Sunday Jazz Brunch
Tuesday Evening Thread: Two Weeks Later….
....and I'm still celebrating like Jim Messina! … [Read more...] about Tuesday Evening Thread: Two Weeks Later….
I Got 99 Problems But Mitt Ain’t One…
Today at President Obama's rally in Ohio, Jay-Z performed his hit single "99 Problems" with a clever remix. See clip of Jay-Z's performance here. For President Obama's "version" of 99 Problems, click the video below: GOTV people! The lines my be long, the weather may be miserable, but remember....you might have 99 problems, but after you cast your vote for … [Read more...] about I Got 99 Problems But Mitt Ain’t One…