Influence Scott-Heron's work has influenced writers, academics and musicians, from indie rockers to rappers. His work during the 1970's influenced and helped engender subsequent African-American music genres, such as hip-hop and neo-soul. He has been described by music writers as "the godfather of rap" and "the black Bob Dylan." Chicago Tribune writer Greg Kot comments on … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Gil Scott-Heron
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Saturday Open Thread: Black Burlesque and Vaudeville Performers
This week's open thread topics has highlighted rarely spoken about or unknown black burlesque dancers and vaudeville performers. Today's open thread will talk about various vaudeville performers. Pat H. Chappelle (1869-1911) was a black showman who helped pave the way for African-American performers. He was able to learn the show business ropes from is uncle Julius C. … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Black Burlesque and Vaudeville Performers
Saturday Open Thread: Top Black Restaurateurs
This week's threads focused on talented black chef's who owned successful restaurants. Patrick "Pat" Neely (born July 20, 1964) is a restaurateur, television personality, and author. He is the co-owner of Neely's Bar-B-Que restaurant in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. He and wife Gina host two popular Food Network television programs named Down Home with the Neelys and Road … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Top Black Restaurateurs
Saturday Open Thread: African-American Astronomers and Astrophysicists
This week's open threads have highlighted the accomplishments of several African-American Astronomers and Astrophysicists. Today's post is going to focus on the current host of Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey. Neil deGrasse Tyson ( born October 5, 1958) is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. He is currently the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: African-American Astronomers and Astrophysicists
Saturday Open Thread: Black Pirates
This week's open thread theme focus on the very little known history of black pirates and their role in adventures on the high seas. Concluding this series, I will talk about one the most notorious pirates that ever existed, Diego Grillo or in many incarnations Diego El Mulatto. Diego el Mulato is the name given to several pirates who were active in the Caribbean during … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Black Pirates