Daily Archives: February 21, 2014

Black History | Nat Turner

Posted on February 21, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Born on October 2, 1800, in Southampton County, Virginia, Nat Turner was only a young boy when people heard him describing events that had occurred before he was born. An intelligent child, he was soon labeled as a prophet and … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, discrimination, History, Honor, Open Thread, Racism, Slavery, Tribute | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Friday Open Thread | Gospel Music Week: Rev. Shirley Caesar

Posted on February 21, 2014 by rikyrah

We continue this week’s Gospel Music with the Rev. Shirley Caesar. Shirley Ann Caesar-Williams, known professionally as Shirley Caesar (born October 13, 1938, Durham, North Carolina) is an American Gospel music singer, songwriter and recording artist whose career has spanned … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospel, Music, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , | 72 Comments