Eloise Greenfield (born May 17, 1929) is an American children's book and biography author and poet famous for her descriptive, rhythmic style and positive portrayal of the African-American experience. After college, Greenfield began writing poetry and songs in the 1950's while working in a civil service job. Since 1971, she has published more than 40 children's books, … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Black Children’s Authors and Illustrators
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Saturday Open Thread: Black Women Game Changers in the STEM Fields
This week's threads highlighted black women pioneers in the STEM Fields. From mathematicians , scientists, video game animators,engineers and architects, black women have played major contributions to excelling and innovating the STEM fields. Norma Merrick Sklarek (April 15, 1926 – February 6, 2012) was an African-American architect who accomplished many firsts for … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Black Women Game Changers in the STEM Fields
Saturday Open Thread: Making History-Black Men and Women in Swimming
This week's open threads highlighted the impact that blacks or people with African descent have had on swimming. Alia Shanee Atkinson (born December 11, 1988) is a Jamaican swimmer and Olympian. She competed at the 2004 Olympics, and four years later in the 2008 Olympics she finished 25th in the women's 200-meter breaststroke. She carried the flag for her native country … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Making History-Black Men and Women in Swimming
Saturday Open Thread: More Black Saints
This week's open thread highlighted black saints from the past, that are relatively unknown. Saint Bessarion, Wonderworker of Egypt was an Egyptian. He was baptized while still in his youth, and he led a strict life, striving to preserve the grace given him during Baptism. Seeking to become more closely acquainted with the monastic life, he journeyed to the holy places. … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: More Black Saints
Saturday Open Thread: New Black History Facts
Octavius Valentine Catto was a prominent Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, activist, scholar, athlete, and military officer in the National Guard during the Civil War. Catto was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on February 22, 1839. His mother, Sarah Isabella Cain, a free woman, was a descendant of one of Charleston’s most distinguished mulatto families, the DeReefs. His … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: New Black History Facts