Monthly Archives: February 2013

Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on February 5, 2013 by rikyrah

Today’s trailblazer is Dorothy Dandridge. Dorothy Jean Dandridge (November 9, 1922 – September 8, 1965) was an American actress and singer, and was the first African-American to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress.[3] She performed as a … Continue reading →

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African American History | Dr Charles Richard Drew | Blood banking; blood transfusions

Posted on February 5, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Charles Richard Drew  (3 June 1904 – 1 April 1950) was an African-American physician, surgeon and medical researcher. He researched in the field of blood transfusions, developing improved techniques for blood storage, and applied his expert knowledge to developing large-scale … Continue reading →

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Photos | President Obama visits Minneapolis for gun control

Posted on February 4, 2013 by SouthernGirl2
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Video | President Obama Speaks In Minneapolis On Reducing Gun Violence

Posted on February 4, 2013 by rikyrah

UPDATED President Obama speaks on reducing gun violence today in Minneapolis, Minnesota. President Barack Obama arrived with Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken. The choice of Minneapolis for his first visit is deliberate. The city has more gun control … Continue reading →

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African American History | U.S. Army Spc. Shoshana Johnson | 1st African American Female POW

Posted on February 4, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Shoshana Nyree Johnson  (born January 18, 1973) is a Panamanian-born former United States soldier, and was the first black or Hispanic female prisoner of war in the military history of the United States. Johnson was a Specialist of the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread

Posted on February 4, 2013 by rikyrah

Good Morning, Everyone. As we start off another week, I hope everyone is doing well. This week, we’re going to cover Black women that expanded the imagination of what Black women could be in America. First Up: Lena Horne. Lena … Continue reading →

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Photos | Beyonce’s Super Bowl Hotness

Posted on February 3, 2013 by SouthernGirl2
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Superbowl XLVII Sunday: Baltimore Ravens Vs San Francisco 49ers!

Posted on February 3, 2013 by rikyrah

Superbowl XLVII game day is here! For all you sports fans who will watach the Superbowl on HD Flat screen Tvs kudos to you. For those who are at work, you can catch the live action here.   Game time … Continue reading →

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African American History: Lieutenant Henry O. Flipper

Posted on February 3, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Henry Ossian Flipper (21 March 1856 – 3 May 1940) was an American soldier, former slave, and the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1877, earning a commission as a 2nd … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread | Praise & Worship

Posted on February 3, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Sweet Honey in the Rock  is an all-woman, African-American a cappella ensemble. They are an American Grammy Award-winning (and many times nominated) troupe who express their history as women of color through song, dance, and sign language.[1] They have together … Continue reading →

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