Happy Friday Obots! Today we will feature two archaeologists. First up: Anna Agbe-Davies Dr. Agbe-Davies is an historical archaeologist with research interests in the plantation societies of the colonial southeastern US and Caribbean, as well as towns and cities of the 19th and 20th century Midwest, with a particular focus on the African diaspora. … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African-American Archaeologists
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Friday Open Thread- African-American Cowboys
John Ware (1845– 1905) was an African-American and later African-Canadian cowboy, best remembered for his ability to ride and train horses and for bringing the first cattle to southern Alberta in 1882, helping to create that province's important ranching industry. Ware was born into slavery in South Carolina. After the American Civil War he left the Carolinas for … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread- African-American Cowboys
Friday Open Thread: The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa
HAPPY FRIDAY POU FAM!! We continue our look at The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa. The Seventh Principle: Imani (Faith) To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. (Uploaded by Okera Ras I) For more information about Kwanzaa, check out The Kwanzaa Guide. … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa
Friday Open Thread: African-American Interior and Event Designers Week
Happy Friday Obots! Hope you've gotten all of your holiday shopping completed (I know I haven't). Don't fret, enjoy today's featured artist and her fabulous style! SHEILA BRIDGES Named "America's Best Interior Designer" by CNN and Time Magazine, Sheila Bridges founded her own interior design firm in 1993. Sheila Bridges Design, Inc is committed to creating high-end, … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African-American Interior and Event Designers Week
Friday Open Thread- African-American Chefs
It's Friday! It's almost the weekend. This week's open thread focuses on African-American Chefs. Aaron McCargo, Jr. (born 1971) is an American chef from Camden, New Jersey. He is best known as the winner of the fourth season of the Food Network's reality television show, The Next Food Network Star. He has a preference for meats and bold, spicy flavors, and avoids overly … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread- African-American Chefs