Monthly Archives: February 2014

Black History | Hank Aaron

Posted on February 17, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron (born February 5, 1934), nicknamed “Hammer”, or “Hammerin’ Hank”, is a retired American professional baseball player. He was a Major League Baseball (MLB) right fielder from 1954 through 1976. Aaron spent 21 seasons with the Milwaukee … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Gospel Music Week: Thomas Dorsey

Posted on February 17, 2014 by rikyrah

Good Morning, Everyone. Going to enjoy music for the soul this week. We begin today with Thomas A. Dorsey, The Father of Gospel Music. Thomas Andrew Dorsey (July 1, 1899 – January 23, 1993) was known as “the father of … Continue reading →

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Black History |Susan Rice | U. S. National Security Advisor

Posted on February 16, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Susan E. Rice was born on November 17, 1964, in Washington, D.C. She went on to study at Stanford University and the University of Oxford in Oxfordshire with a focus on international affairs. She worked with President Clinton as part … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Sunday Open Thread

Posted on February 16, 2014 by rikyrah

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JORDAN DAVIS! Our prayers to Lucia McBath and Ronald Davis.

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Serendipity SOUL | Saturday Open Thread

Posted on February 15, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy Satruday, Everyone. Enjoy your weekend! Charles Barkley interviewed President Obama for NBA All Star Game. Interview will air on Sunday before the All Star Game.

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Michael Dunn Verdict Watch – Day 4

Posted on February 15, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Michael Dunn will have to wait another day at least to learn his fate. He is charged with first-degree murder in the November 2012 death of 17-year-old Jordan Davis, one of four black teenagers who were in an SUV shot … Continue reading →

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Black History | Miriam Makeba l South African singer /Anti- Apartheid Activist

Posted on February 15, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Miriam Makeba (4 March 1932 – 9 November 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a Grammy Award-winning South African singer and civil rights activist. In the 1960s, she was the first artist from Africa to popularize African music around the world. … Continue reading →

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CNN Plans to Air Chris Cuomo – George Zimmmerman Inteview

Posted on February 14, 2014 by rikyrah

See how the media elevates a child murderer? Hat tip Yahtc Please consider signing this petition (and passing it on to other blogs, twitter, Facebook, etc): Cuomo: It’s important to hear from the man at the center of it…”  SERIOUSLY?! … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Friday Open Thread | The Brothers Johnson Week!

Posted on February 14, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy Friday, Everyone! Hope you’ve enjoyed The Brothers Johnson this week. More BJ… Do it for Love Brothers Johnson – Ain’t We Funkin’ Now [1978] Louis Johnson Bass Solo, Brothers Johnson Live 1979 Quincy Jones with the Brothers Johnson on … Continue reading →

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Black History | Eric Holder l First Black U.S. Attorney General

Posted on February 14, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Eric Himpton Holder, Jr. (born January 21, 1951) is the 82nd Attorney General of the United States, in office since 2009. Holder, serving in the administration of President Barack Obama, is the first African American to hold the position of … Continue reading →

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