Category Archives: Honor

Sunday Open Thread

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Fred Hammond (born December 27, 1967 in Detroit, Michigan) is a gospel music singer, bass guitar player, and record producer. Hammond has been active both as a member of the gospel performing group Commissioned, and as a solo artist (currently … Continue reading →

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African American History: Congressman John Robert Lewis

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

John Robert Lewis (born February 21, 1940) is the U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 5th congressional district, serving since 1987. He was a leader in the American Civil Rights Movement and chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), playing a … Continue reading →

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African American History: Alexander Miles

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

Alexander Miles was an African-American inventor who was best known for being awarded a patent for an automatically opening and closing elevator door design in 1887. He was awarded the patant, U.S. Patent 371,207, on October 11th, 1887. Contrary to … Continue reading →

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The Smithsonian National Museum Of African American History

Posted on February 22, 2012 by
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VIDEO | President Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama Attend The Ground Breaking Ceremony Of The Smithsonian National Museum Of African American History & Culture

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

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African American History: Carl Brashear

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

Carl Maxie Brashear (January 19, 1931 – July 25, 2006) was the first African American to become a U.S. Navy Master Diver in 1970. Brashear was born on January 19, 1931, in Tonieville, Kentucky, the sixth of eight children to … Continue reading →

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President Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts In Performance At The White House: Red, White, & BLUES

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

In recognition of Black History Month, The President and First Lady are hostig Blues at the White House tonight at 7:15 p.m. EDT.  Watch it live here.  The event will also air on PBS February 27.  

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

Yolanda Adams (born Yolanda Yvette Adams on August 27, 1961(1961-08-27)) is an American Grammy- and Dove-award-winning Gospel singer, record producer, actress, and radio host. As of September 2009, she had sold 4.5 million albums since 1991 in the United States, … Continue reading →

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3 Chics’ Valentine’s Day Special | LOVERS ROCK!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

3 cookbooks I’d recommend in a HEARTBEAT <3 <3 <3 Classic Black LOVE movies. What are some of your favorites, besides your own real time love for your mates and family LIFE? BLUES FOR ALL THE SISTERS PRIVATE PARTS: SISTER … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 13, 2012 by
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