Charles Wesley "Chuck" Leonard (March 30, 1937, Chicago, Illinois – August 12, 2004, Manhattan) was an American radio personality at WABC (AM) in New York City during the 1960s and 1970s. His deep voice and smoothness resonated across 38 states for 14 years at ABC. During his over 40-year career in broadcasting, Leonard worked virtually every shift and played all styles of … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Black Radio Jockeys
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Saturday Open Thread: Afro-Latino Prominent People
This week's open threads have focused on the wonderful accomplishments of Afro-Latinos. Today's thread will highlight Felix Tito Trinidad. Félix "Tito" Trinidad, Jr. (born January 10, 1973) is a retired Puerto Rican professional boxer, considered one of the best in Puerto Rico's history. Félix Trinidad was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, to Irma García and Félix Trinidad … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Afro-Latino Prominent People
Saturday Open Thread: Black Explorers
This week's open thread theme focused on black explorers. The last explorer I am highlighting is York. York (1770 – unknown) was an African American slave best known for his participation with the Lewis and Clark Expedition. As William Clark's slave, he performed hard manual labor without pay, but participated as a full member of the expedition. Like many … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Black Explorers
Saturday Open Thread- Black Composers
This week's open thread theme centered around the accomplishments of black composers. Today I am going to highlight Deidre Murray. Diedre Murray (born November 28, 1951, Brooklyn, New York) is an American cellist and composer specializing in jazz,improvised music, opera, and contemporary classical music. She is also active as a producer, and curator. She lives … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread- Black Composers
Saturday Open Thread: African-American Stuntmen and Stuntwomen
To conclude this week's open thread theme, I will highlight the accomplishments April Weeden. Taking the stunt world by storm, April Weeden has built a resume of unparalleled accomplishments. As one of Hollywood's leading stunt women, she has doubled for numerous high-profile celebrities including Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez and Vanessa L. Williams, Taraji P. Henson, Regina … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: African-American Stuntmen and Stuntwomen