Monthly Archives: February 2014

Michael Dunn Verdict Watch – Day 3

Posted on February 14, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

The Florida jury in the murder trial Michael Dunn ended its second day of deliberations without a verdict. Earlier in the day, they asked to see a foam mannequin that was used in court as a visual aid to show … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 13, 2014 by rikyrah

More The Brothers Johnson! Enjoy your day. I’ll Be Good To You

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Black History | Marlon Green l First African American Pilot

Posted on February 13, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Marlon Dewitt Green (June 6, 1929 – July 6, 2009) was an African-American pilot whose landmark United States Supreme Court decision in 1963 helped dismantle racial discrimination in the American passenger airline industry, leading to David Harris’ hiring as the … Continue reading →

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Michael Dunn Verdict Watch

Posted on February 13, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Jurors deliberated for about three hours Wednesday but went home for the night without reaching a verdict in the murder trial of a Florida man who killed a 17-year-old after an argument over loud music. Michael Dunn, 47, says he … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 12, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP day, Everyone! Hope you’re enjoying The Brothers Johnson. Various 1980s reunions and other projects The brothers reunited briefly in 1984 to record an album. Produced by Leon Sylvers, the resulting LP, Out of Control did not equal their … Continue reading →

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Black History | Gabrielle Douglas |Artistic gymnast

Posted on February 12, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Gabrielle Douglas is a US Women’s Artistic gymnast. At the 2012 London Summer Olympics, she won gold medals in both the team and individual all-around competitions. Gabrielle is the first woman of color of any nationality and the first African-American … Continue reading →

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Michael Dunn Trial – Day 6

Posted on February 12, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Michael Dunn, the man who pumped nine shots into a parked Dodge Durango full of teenage boys, killing 17-year-old Jordan Davis after a dispute over the kids’ loud music, took the stand Tuesday in his defense, telling the jury, “I … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 11, 2014 by rikyrah

The duo split up in 1982 resulting in brief solo careers for the brothers. Louis Johnson’s solo work They started doing separate ventures; Louis Johnson played bass on Michael Jackson’s Thriller and recorded a gospel music album in 1981 with … Continue reading →

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Black History | James L. Farmer, Jr.|Civil rights activist

Posted on February 11, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

James Leonard Farmer, Jr. (January 12, 1920 – July 9, 1999) was a civil rights activist and leader in the American Civil Rights Movement. He was the initiator and organizer of the 1961 Freedom Ride, which eventually led to the … Continue reading →

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Michael Dunn Trial – Day 5

Posted on February 11, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jurors saw dramatic photos of the body of slain Florida teenager Jordan Davis Monday during the trial of the man accused in his killing, Michael Dunn, and viewed clothing Davis was wearing the evening he was shot … Continue reading →

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