GOOD MORNING, P.O.U.! Now when it comes to African American jazz bandleaders, the first names that come to mind are Duke Ellington, Count Bassie, Chick Webb and Cab Calloway. But let me tell ya, the sistas could swing, too! This week we're gonna take a look at the Sistas of Swing --- African American Women Bandleaders! BLANCHE CALLOWAY … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African American Women Bandleaders
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Monday Open Thread: African-American Ghost Stories
GOOD MONDAY MORNING POU! This week's series will be devoted to African-American Ghost Stories. "THE LEGEND OF BIG LIZ" From Mongoose of Mystery: There are several different versions of this story: sometimes it's said to have happened during the Revolutionary War, but more often it's the Civil War. In all versions, the tale is set in Dorchester county, near … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African-American Ghost Stories
Wednesday Open Thread: African-American Owned Resorts
HAPPY HUMP DAY, POU! We continue our series on African-American Owned Resorts... HIGHLAND BEACH Highland Beach, Maryland (From BlackPast.org) Highland Beach, Maryland was founded in 1893 by Charles and Laura Douglass. Charles Douglass was the son of prominent abolitionist and 19th century civil rights activist Fredrick Douglass. Major Charles Douglass, … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: African-American Owned Resorts