Monthly Archives: February 2013

African American History: Guion S. Bluford Jr.

Posted on February 2, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Dr. Guion Stewart “Guy” Bluford, Jr. (born November 22, 1942), is an engineer, NASA astronaut, and the first African American in space. Before becoming an astronaut, Bluford was a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. He participated in four Space … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Freedom Riders: History

Posted on February 2, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

A 36-year-old Baptist minister from Howard, MO, the Reverend Cordy “C.T.” Vivian was the oldest of the Nashville Riders. A close friend of James Lawson, he had gained the trust of the students involved in the Nashville Movement by participating … Continue reading →

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Video | Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s State Department Farewell Address

Posted on February 1, 2013 by rikyrah

Thank you for your service as Secreatry of State, good bye, rest up & ADIOS, Hillary!

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African American History: The First All African-American Female Flight Crew

Posted on February 1, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Atlantic Southeast Airlines flights 5202 (Atlanta to Nashville) and 5106 (Nashville to Atlanta) became the first commercial jet revenue flights to be operated by an all-female all-African-American crew, on February 12. 2009. Captain Rachelle Jones and First Officer Stephanie Brown Grant … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Freedom Riders: The Movement

Posted on February 1, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Charles Person was a freshman at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia when he was selected to take part in the 1961 Freedom Rides. While he was the youngest of the thirteen original Riders who departed from Washington, DC, Person had … Continue reading →

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