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Wednesday Open Thread: Scholars of African-American History
Good morning, POU! It's Wednesday, hump day! Today I am highlighting the works of Dayo Gore. … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Scholars of African-American History
Saturday Open Thread: Women’s Club Movement
Happy Saturday POU Family! I hope you have learned and enjoyed the open thread this week highlighting the Women's Club Movement and their impact. Eartha Mary Magdalene White (November 8, 1876 – January 18, 1974) was an American humanitarian, philanthropist, and businesswoman. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, White was the 13th child of a former slave. She was … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Women’s Club Movement
Friday Open Thread: Women’s Club Movement
Good morning POU Family! Continuing with the morning open thread theme, today I am highlighting another influential women's club member. Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin (August 31, 1842 – March 13, 1924) was an African-American publisher, journalist, civil rights leader, suffragist, and editor of the Woman's Era, the first national newspaper … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Women’s Club Movement
Saturday Open Thread- Little Rock Nine
Good Morning POU! It’s Saturday, P.O.U. Family and lurkers! This week’s open threads are dedicated to the individuals within the Little Rock Nine. Enjoy your weekend! Elizabeth Ann Eckford (born October 4, 1941) was one of the Little Rock Nine, a group of African-American students who, in 1957, were the first black students ever to attend classes at Little Rock Central … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread- Little Rock Nine