The Smithsonian National Museum Of African American History

Posted on February 22, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

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21 Responses to The Smithsonian National Museum Of African American History

  1. SouthernGirl2 – A Native Texan who adores baby kittens, loves horses, rodeos, pomegranates, & collect Eagles. Enjoys politics, games shows, & dancing to all types of music. Loves discussing and learning about different cultures. A Phi Theta Kappa lifetime member with a passion for Social & Civil Justice.
    SouthernGirl2 says:
    February 24, 2012 at 11:25 pm

    Hey Jueseppi!

    How are you? Did you start out on your journey yet?

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    • SouthernGirl2 – A Native Texan who adores baby kittens, loves horses, rodeos, pomegranates, & collect Eagles. Enjoys politics, games shows, & dancing to all types of music. Loves discussing and learning about different cultures. A Phi Theta Kappa lifetime member with a passion for Social & Civil Justice.
      SouthernGirl2 says:
      February 24, 2012 at 11:37 pm

      I’m good. Ametia & Rikyrah probably had other engagements. I’ve had problems with my internet service. I keep getting kicked off. I do not like Sudden Link.

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  2. Ametia – EARTH – I am a Spiritual traveler, a devoted wife, mother, sister, lover of dream study, reading, theater, music, dance, and thought-provoking discussions on love, life, humor and service.
    Ametia says:
    February 22, 2012 at 5:06 pm

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  3. SouthernGirl2 – A Native Texan who adores baby kittens, loves horses, rodeos, pomegranates, & collect Eagles. Enjoys politics, games shows, & dancing to all types of music. Loves discussing and learning about different cultures. A Phi Theta Kappa lifetime member with a passion for Social & Civil Justice.
    SouthernGirl2 says:
    February 22, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    First lady Michelle Obama meets Piper Shillingford, 4, from Stuyvesant Heights Montessori Academy in Brooklyn, N.Y. , with President Barack Obama, right, during a groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012.

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    • SouthernGirl2 – A Native Texan who adores baby kittens, loves horses, rodeos, pomegranates, & collect Eagles. Enjoys politics, games shows, & dancing to all types of music. Loves discussing and learning about different cultures. A Phi Theta Kappa lifetime member with a passion for Social & Civil Justice.
      SouthernGirl2 says:
      February 22, 2012 at 3:19 pm

      Piper looks like Haley to me.

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      • Ametia – EARTH – I am a Spiritual traveler, a devoted wife, mother, sister, lover of dream study, reading, theater, music, dance, and thought-provoking discussions on love, life, humor and service.
        Ametia says:
        February 22, 2012 at 4:45 pm

        She sure does. Piper’s precious. BLACK GIRLS ROCK! :-)

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      • SouthernGirl2 – A Native Texan who adores baby kittens, loves horses, rodeos, pomegranates, & collect Eagles. Enjoys politics, games shows, & dancing to all types of music. Loves discussing and learning about different cultures. A Phi Theta Kappa lifetime member with a passion for Social & Civil Justice.
        SouthernGirl2 says:
        February 22, 2012 at 4:48 pm

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  4. Ametia – EARTH – I am a Spiritual traveler, a devoted wife, mother, sister, lover of dream study, reading, theater, music, dance, and thought-provoking discussions on love, life, humor and service.
    Ametia says:
    February 22, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    PBO: I want my daughters to see the shackles that bound the slaves.

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  5. SouthernGirl2 – A Native Texan who adores baby kittens, loves horses, rodeos, pomegranates, & collect Eagles. Enjoys politics, games shows, & dancing to all types of music. Loves discussing and learning about different cultures. A Phi Theta Kappa lifetime member with a passion for Social & Civil Justice.
    SouthernGirl2 says:
    February 22, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    The Associated Press @AP:

    “Not just a record of tragedy, but a celebration of life.” – Obama helps break ground on black history museum: http://apne.ws/zuEJrj

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  6. rikyrah
    rikyrah says:
    February 22, 2012 at 11:44 am

    how absolutely wonderful is this?

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    • SouthernGirl2 – A Native Texan who adores baby kittens, loves horses, rodeos, pomegranates, & collect Eagles. Enjoys politics, games shows, & dancing to all types of music. Loves discussing and learning about different cultures. A Phi Theta Kappa lifetime member with a passion for Social & Civil Justice.
      SouthernGirl2 says:
      February 22, 2012 at 11:56 am

      U.S. President Barack Obama watches as first lady Michelle Obama embraces Piper Shillingford, 4, from a Brooklyn Montessori school, after she presented a donation at the ground breaking ceremony for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington February 22, 2012.

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      • SouthernGirl2 – A Native Texan who adores baby kittens, loves horses, rodeos, pomegranates, & collect Eagles. Enjoys politics, games shows, & dancing to all types of music. Loves discussing and learning about different cultures. A Phi Theta Kappa lifetime member with a passion for Social & Civil Justice.
        SouthernGirl2 says:
        February 22, 2012 at 11:57 am

        First lady Michelle Obama hugs a child from the Brooklyn Montessori School after she presented a donation at the ground breaking ceremony for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington February 22, 2012.

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      • Ametia – EARTH – I am a Spiritual traveler, a devoted wife, mother, sister, lover of dream study, reading, theater, music, dance, and thought-provoking discussions on love, life, humor and service.
        Ametia says:
        February 22, 2012 at 12:50 pm

        Ok, this is my new FAVORITE photo of FLOTUS with child. Precious….

        Thank you, SG2, for another AMAZING photo gallery.

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        • SouthernGirl2 – A Native Texan who adores baby kittens, loves horses, rodeos, pomegranates, & collect Eagles. Enjoys politics, games shows, & dancing to all types of music. Loves discussing and learning about different cultures. A Phi Theta Kappa lifetime member with a passion for Social & Civil Justice.
          SouthernGirl2 says:
          February 22, 2012 at 1:17 pm

          My pleasure, Ametia!

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      • SouthernGirl2 – A Native Texan who adores baby kittens, loves horses, rodeos, pomegranates, & collect Eagles. Enjoys politics, games shows, & dancing to all types of music. Loves discussing and learning about different cultures. A Phi Theta Kappa lifetime member with a passion for Social & Civil Justice.
        SouthernGirl2 says:
        February 22, 2012 at 1:04 pm

        First lady Michelle Obama hugs Piper Shillingford, 4, from Stuyvesant Heights Montessori Academy in Brooklyn, N.Y. , with President Barack Obama, right, during a groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012

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      • SouthernGirl2 – A Native Texan who adores baby kittens, loves horses, rodeos, pomegranates, & collect Eagles. Enjoys politics, games shows, & dancing to all types of music. Loves discussing and learning about different cultures. A Phi Theta Kappa lifetime member with a passion for Social & Civil Justice.
        SouthernGirl2 says:
        February 22, 2012 at 1:05 pm

        I love how the President is looking at this precious little girl. **smiles**

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      • dannie22
        dannie22 says:
        February 22, 2012 at 2:48 pm

        Lovely!! Absolutely wonderful!! I donated $25 and i will donate more when Im able.

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        • SouthernGirl2 – A Native Texan who adores baby kittens, loves horses, rodeos, pomegranates, & collect Eagles. Enjoys politics, games shows, & dancing to all types of music. Loves discussing and learning about different cultures. A Phi Theta Kappa lifetime member with a passion for Social & Civil Justice.
          SouthernGirl2 says:
          February 22, 2012 at 2:51 pm

          Isn’t it awesome?

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      • Ametia – EARTH – I am a Spiritual traveler, a devoted wife, mother, sister, lover of dream study, reading, theater, music, dance, and thought-provoking discussions on love, life, humor and service.
        Ametia says:
        February 22, 2012 at 3:06 pm

        Just too precious Piper and a little boy donated change. It was so sweet and touching to watch them hand POTUS a can full of change. INSPIRING!

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    • SouthernGirl2 – A Native Texan who adores baby kittens, loves horses, rodeos, pomegranates, & collect Eagles. Enjoys politics, games shows, & dancing to all types of music. Loves discussing and learning about different cultures. A Phi Theta Kappa lifetime member with a passion for Social & Civil Justice.
      SouthernGirl2 says:
      February 22, 2012 at 1:06 pm

      I love how the President is looking at this precious little girl.
      **smiles**

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    • Ametia – EARTH – I am a Spiritual traveler, a devoted wife, mother, sister, lover of dream study, reading, theater, music, dance, and thought-provoking discussions on love, life, humor and service.
      Ametia says:
      February 22, 2012 at 1:07 pm

      This museum and event is BEYOND wonderful, rikyrah.

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