Daily Archives: July 2, 2013

Tuesday Open Thread | African Music & Dance

Posted on July 2, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

The different regions and nations of Africa have distinct musical traditions, given the vastness of the continent. The music of North Africa for the most part has a distinct history from sub-Saharan African music traditions.[1] The music and dance of … Continue reading →

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State of Florida vs George Zimmerman Trial (day 7 )

Posted on July 2, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

(Yahoo News) – Jurors on Monday heard George Zimmerman say he never tried to identify himself as a neighborhood watch volunteer to Trayvon Martin before fatally shooting the unarmed black teenager. “I was scared,” Zimmerman said in a taped police … Continue reading →

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