It's Wednesday aka Hump Day! Today. Today's open thread is highlighting more than 5 facts. FACT 1:Before Wally Amos became famous for his "Famous Amos" chocolate chip cookies, he was a talent agent at the William Morris Agency, where he worked with the likes of the Supremes and Simon & Garfunkel. FACT 2: After a long career as an actress and singer, Pearl Bailey earned … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Little Known or Interesting Black History Facts
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Monday Open Thread – Little Known Black History Facts
Happy Monday, fellow Obots! To conclude Black History Month, this week's open thread will focus on little known black history. Norma Merrick Sklarek (April 15, 1928 - February 6, 2012) was an African American architect who accomplished many firsts for black women in architecture. She was the first black woman to be licensed as an architect in the United States, with … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread – Little Known Black History Facts