Tag Archives: Lincoln Memorial

Monday Open Thread | Happy 4th of July

Happy Fourth of July. Woman awes internet with national anthem at Lincoln Memorial: Jun. 29, 2016 11:43 AM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — A Florida woman’s rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Lincoln Memorial led to a burst of applause … Continue reading

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Monday Open Thread | Black Opera Singers Week | Marian Anderson

Happy Monday Everyone. This week 3 Chics is featuring Black female opera singers. Today’s artist is the incomparable Ms. Marian Anderson. Marian Anderson displayed vocal talent as a child, but her family could not afford to pay for formal training. … Continue reading

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Civil Rights Tribute: I Have A Dream…

 The Greatest Demonstration For Freedom In The History Of Our Nation… From Wikipedia The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (or “The Great March on Washington,” as styled in a sound recording released after the even)[1][2] was a large … Continue reading

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