Darrin Phillip Gayles is the first openly gay black man to serve on the United States District Court of the Southern District of Florida. Gayles was nominated by President Barack Obama to the court on February 6, 2014, to a seat vacated by Judge Patricia A. Seitz. Gayles was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 17, 2014. … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Black History Facts
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Thursday Open Thread: Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement
This week's open thread has highlighted the unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Movement. These were folks you wouldn't find in your high school or college history textbook, but they are very important. "Until the killing of black men, black mothers' sons, becomes as important to the rest of the country as the killing of a white mother's son. We who believe in freedom … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement
Thursday Open Thread: Black Geniuses That Inspire
Jane Cooke Wright was a pioneering cancer researcher and surgeon noted for her contributions to chemotherapy. In particular, Wright is credited with developing the technique of using human tissue culture rather than laboratory mice to test the effects of potential drugs on cancer cells. She also pioneered the use of the drug methotrexate to treat breast cancer and skin … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Black Geniuses That Inspire
Thursday Open Thread: Black Women and Rock n Roll
Peggy Jones or Peggy Malone (married name) (July 19, 1940 – September 16, 2015), known on stage as Lady Bo in recognition of her relationship with Bo Diddley, was an American musician. A pioneer of rock and roll, Jones played rhythm guitar in Bo Diddley's band in the late 1950's and early 1960's, becoming one of the first (perhaps the first) female rock guitarists in a highly … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Black Women and Rock n Roll
Thursday Open Thread: Scat and Bebop Singers
Joyce Cobb (born June 2, 1945 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma) is an American singer specializing in jazz and R&B. She is closely associated with traditional blues and jazz artists, most specifically being in the style and lineage of Memphis Minnie, Bessie Smith,Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughn. She has a wide ranging career as an award-winning solo artist and vocalist, having … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Scat and Bebop Singers