Tag Archives: Black History

Black History | The Norfolk 17 School Desegregation

Posted on February 3, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

On February 2, 1959, 17 African-American students entered six previously all-white middle and high schools in Norfolk, Virginia. These schools had been closed for five months as the result of Virginia’s massive resistance effort to avoid the desegregation mandated by … Continue reading →

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Black History | Herbert Lee | NAACP member killed for registering voters

Posted on February 2, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Herbert Lee was a 42 year old a dairy farmer and father of nine children in Amite County. He had been a member of the NAACP since the early 1950s. When SNCC voting rights activists started working in Amite and … Continue reading →

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Black History | Slave Life Pictures

Posted on February 1, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Built in the 1830s, Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie, Louisiana was home to over one hundred house and field slaves (photographed 2001). Photo Credit: Philip Gould/CORBIS

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The Homegoing for Michael Brown

Posted on August 25, 2014 by rikyrah

Gunned down before you ever got the chance to become a man. When I look at you, I see the baby face, just like Trayvon. You still had your baby face. You never got to grow into your manly face. … Continue reading →

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Videos | The Homegoing of Dr. Maya Angelou

Posted on June 7, 2014 by rikyrah

Today is the Homegoing for Dr. Maya Angelou. To a life well lived. To what she gave the WORLD. Thank you, Dr. Angelou. Though I never met Dr. Angelou, she spoke to me through her words. She spoke to me … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread: Black Comedians Week – Paul Mooney, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock

Posted on June 7, 2014 by rikyrah

We end Black Comedians week with one trailblazer and two inheritors of his style: Paul Mooney, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock. When I think of Paul Mooney, I think of fearless. He has never tried to sugarcoat his comedy, and though … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread: Black Comedians Week – Richard Pryor

Posted on June 6, 2014 by rikyrah

Today’s Comedian is the Legendary Richard Pryor.   Richard Pryor Biography Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter (1940–2005) Richard Pryor was a groundbreaking African-American comedian and one of the top entertainers of the 1970s and ’80s. Synopsis Richard Pryor was born on December … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread: Black Comedians Week – Bill Cosby

Posted on June 5, 2014 by rikyrah

Today’s comedian is Dr. Bill Cosby.   William Henry “Bill” Cosby Jr. (born July 12, 1937) is an American comedian, actor, author, television producer, educator, musician and activist. A veteran stand-up performer, he got his start at the hungry i … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread: Black Comedians – Redd Foxx

Posted on June 4, 2014 by rikyrah

We continue Black Comedians week with Redd Foxx. John Elroy Sanford[1] (December 9, 1922 – October 11, 1991), known professionally as Redd Foxx, was an American comedian and actor, best remembered for his explicit comedy records and his starring role … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread: Black Comedians – Moms Mabley

Posted on June 3, 2014 by rikyrah

We continue this week of Black Comedians with trailblazer Moms Mabley Jackie “Moms” Mabley (March 19, 1894 – May 23, 1975), born Loretta Mary Aiken, was an American standup comedian. A veteran of the Chitlin’ circuit of African-American vaudeville, she … Continue reading →

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