Daily Archives: February 15, 2016

Why America needs a slavery museum: “The history of this country is rooted in slavery”

Posted on February 15, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip: The Atlantic The Whitney Plantation near Wallace, Louisiana, is the first and only U.S. museum and memorial to slavery. While other museums may include slavery in their exhibits, the Whitney Plantation is the first of its kind to … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Jimi Hendrix Week

Posted on February 15, 2016 by rikyrah

Hello 3 Chics family! This week’s featured artist is the incomparable Mr. Jimi Hendrix. James Marshall Hendrix November 27th, 1942 – September 18, 1970 Widely recognized as one of the most creative and influential musicians of the 20th century, Jimi … Continue reading →

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