Monthly Archives: February 2012

Monday Open Thread

Posted on February 27, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

En Vogue is an American female R&B[1] vocal group from Oakland, California assembled by music producers Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy.[2] The group has won more MTV Video Music Awards than any other female group in MTV history, a total … Continue reading →

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African American History: Bessie Blount

Posted on February 27, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

Bessie Virginia Blount (November 24, 1914 – December 30, 2009)[1] was a physical therapist, inventor, and forensic scientist also known by her married name, Bessie Blount Griffin. Blount, born in Hickory, Virginia, initially attended Union Junior College. She received nurse’s … Continue reading →

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Photos: The White House Governor’s Dinner

Posted on February 26, 2012 by SouthernGirl2
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3 Chics Academy Award Open Thread

Posted on February 26, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

Join us here at 3ChicsPolitico for live blogging the Oscars which begins at 7PM EST. Have you seen any of the nine movies up for best picture.  What’s your pick? The Nominees are here: Backstage Pass here:

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Jan Brewer To Mitt Romeny: I’LL GET YOU, MY PRETTY, AND YOUR LITTLE DOG SEAMUS TOO!

Posted on February 26, 2012 by rikyrah

Governor “Wicked Witch of the West” Jan Brewer ENDORSES the Mitt-ster. Just in time for Arizonia’s Tuesday primary, eh Mitt? Thank You Larry, Barry & Terry… We have DID WHAT IS RIGHT FOR MITT ROMNEY… What say you folks, does … Continue reading →

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President Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts the Annual White House Governor’s Dinner

Posted on February 26, 2012 by rikyrah

On Sunday, the President and First Lady will welcome the National Governors Association to the White House for the 2012 Governors’ Dinner inthe State Dinning Room at7:10 p.m. tonight. The Vice President and Dr. Biden will also attend. There will … Continue reading →

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Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley’s “Sharp” Support of President Obama | Face The Nation interview

Posted on February 26, 2012 by rikyrah

Look up RAPIER WIT in Webster’s and you’ll likely find a photo of Governor O’Malley A REAL DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT Check out full Governor Chris Christies segment on Face The Nation with Bob Schieffer here. Governor Martin o’Malley’s full interview here.

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on February 26, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

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 SouthernGirl2

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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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on February 25, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

The Four Tops are an American vocal quartet, whose repertoire has included doo-wop, jazz, soul music, R&B, disco, adult contemporary, hard rock, and showtunes. Founded in Detroit, Michigan as The Four Aims, lead singer Levi Stubbs (born Levi Stubbles, a … Continue reading →

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