Monthly Archives: September 2013

Sunday Open Thread | Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir | Praise & Worship

Posted on September 8, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Brooklyn Tabernacle is a large church located in downtown Brooklyn. It has 10,000 members and has existed in Brooklyn for over 40 years, during which it has become a major institution in the borough. Brooklyn Tabernacle has been pastored by … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Native American Chiefs |Geronimo

Posted on September 7, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Geronimo was born in southern Arizona, present-day Clifton, and given the name Goyathlay, meaning “one who yawns.”  The Mexicans later gave him the name Geronimo, which is Spanish for Jerome.  After his mother, wife and children were massacred by Mexicans … Continue reading →

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Since Verdict, George Feels “More Invincible”

Posted on September 6, 2013 by

(Cross posted from Blackbutterfly7) In an interview with ABC News, Shellie Zimmerman revealed that since he was found not guilty of murdering Trayvon Martin, that George feels “more invincible.” She stated that she believes George Zimmerman is making “reckless decisions” … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Native American Chiefs | Plenty Coups

Posted on September 6, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

The last traditional Chief of the Crow Nation, Plenty Coups was a visionary that led his people from the ‘Buffalo Days’ into the 20th century.  He was an accomplished statesman and ambassador well known by several US Presidents and foreign … Continue reading →

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Shellie Zimmerman Filed For Divorce

Posted on September 5, 2013 by

The New York Daily News reports that Shellie Zimmerman has filed for divorce from George Zimmerman. I think that many of us saw that coming. His trial is out of the way.  The DOJ is investigating to determine whether they … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Native American Chiefs |Dull Knife

Posted on September 5, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Dull Knife was born on the Rosebud River (present-day Montana) in about 1810. He was a principal chief of the Northern Cheyenne. His people called him Wahiev, which means Morning Star; however, the Lakota (Sioux) called him Tamela Pashme, which … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Native American Chiefs |Red Cloud

Posted on September 4, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Red Cloud (Lakota: Maȟpíya Lúta), (1822 – December 10, 1909) was a war leader and a chief of the Oglala Lakota (Sioux). He led as a chief from 1868 to 1909. One of the most capable Native American opponents the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Native American Chiefs |Cochise

Posted on September 3, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Chief Cochise was one of the great leaders of the Apache Indians in their battles with the Anglo-Americans. Known as “The Apache Napoleon,” Cochise was war chief of the Chiricahua Apache tribe and fought tirelessly against the American and Mexican … Continue reading →

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Herzing University Online and Shellie Zimmerman

Posted on September 3, 2013 by

Bank records provide that Shellie Zimmerman submitted $50.00 to Herzing University Online.  She and George have said that she was attending nursing school full-time. Herzing University Online has classes in healthcare.  According to their website, the classes offered in healthcare … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Native American Chiefs |Sitting Bull

Posted on September 2, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Sitting Bull was a medicine man, or holy man, of the Hunkpapa Lakota (Sioux), who were being driven from their land in the Black Hills. He took up arms against the white man, refusing to be transported to the Indian … Continue reading →

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