This week we are highlighting well-known African-American anthropologists and archaeologists. Theresa A. Singleton (born April 15, 1952) is an archaeologist and writer who focuses on the archaeology of African Americans, the African diaspora, and slavery in the United States. She is one of the foremost archaeologists taking a comparative … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African-American Archaeologists
Thursday Open Thread
Thursday Open Thread: African-American Photographers
It's Thursday POU Fam! The week is almost over. I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful holiday. Back to grind soon! Continuing on with our theme for this week, I will highlight the works of Elise Forrest Harleston. Elise Forrest Harleston (February 8, 1891 – 1970) was an early female African-American photographer in South Carolina. Elise Beatrice … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African-American Photographers
Thursday Open Thread: African-American Wrestlers
Arthur Thomas (January 30, 1924 – March 20, 2003), better known as Sailor Art Thomas or Seaman Art Thomas, was an American Merchant Mariner, bodybuilder, and professional wrestler. A former WWA World Heavyweight Champion, Thomas was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016. … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African-American Wrestlers
Thursday Open Thread: Women’s Club Movement
Good morning POU Family! Happy Halloween! Continuing on with this week's open thread theme, we will highlight Mary Church Terrell. Mary Church Terrell (September 23, 1863 – July 24, 1954) was one of the first African-American women to earn a college degree and became known as a national activist for civil rights and suffrage. She taught in the Latin Department at the M … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Women’s Club Movement
Thursday Open Thread: African-American Centenarians
Good morning POU Family! It' Thursday and this week's morning threads will highlight accomplished African-American centenarians. Gertrude Hadley Jeannette (November 28, 1914 – April 4, 2018) was an African American playwright and film and stage actress. She is also known for being the first woman to work as a licensed taxi driver in New York City, which she began doing in … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African-American Centenarians