Daily Archives: February 13, 2012

President Obama honors recipients of the 2011 National Medals of Arts and Humanities

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Willard Romney’s Lies of the Week

It’s time for Willard’s Lies of the week. Once again, I will point out the site on the blog roll: Romney The Liar: because there are Liars, Damn Liars, and then there’s Mitt Romney. Steve Benen, now at The Maddow … Continue reading

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African-American History-Famous Authors: Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes Biography African-American Writer, Poet, Kansan | February 1, 1902 – May 22, 1967 Langston Hughes in his twenties, circa 1930. (James) Langston Hughes began writing in high school, and even at this early age was developing the voice … Continue reading

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Monday Open Thread

Al Wilson (June 19, 1939 – April 21, 2008)[1] was an American soul singer best known for the million-selling #1 hit, “Show and Tell“. He is also remembered for his Northern soul anthem, “The Snake”. Allen LaMar Wilson was born … Continue reading

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