This week's open thread's will highlight the works of various black composers. Margaret Allison Bonds (March 3, 1913 – April 26, 1972) was an American composer and pianist. One of the first black composers and performers to gain … [Read more...]
Tuesday Open Thread: African-American Stuntmen and Stuntwomen
March 26, 2013 by 119 Comments
This week's open threads will highlight the dangerous work of African-American stuntmen and their female counterparts. Born on January 13, 1978 in Atlanta, Georgia, Jwaundace Candance is one of Hollywood’s most popular African American … [Read more...]
Tuesday Open Thread: Black Innovation and Black Firsts
February 26, 2013 by 159 Comments
This week's open thread is about more black facts and innovation. Fort Muse, Florida Established in 1738, Fort Mose was the first free black settlement in what is now the United States. Located just north of St. Augustine, Florida, Fort Mose … [Read more...]
Tuesday Open Thread: Black First, Inventors and Scientists
January 29, 2013 by 157 Comments
Continuing on with this week's open thread theme, I am going to highlight two more black innovators. Joseph Winters (1859–1934) was an African-American abolitionist and inventor who patented a wagon-mounted fire escape ladder for the … [Read more...]
Tuesday Open Thread- African-American Pioneers in Healthcare
December 11, 2012 by 155 Comments
Continuing with this week's theme, today I am highlighting Lucille Constance Gunning. Born in 1922 in New York City, Lucille Constance Gunning is a pediatrician who has made important advances in rehabilitating children with disabilities, and in … [Read more...]
Tuesday Open Thread: African-Americans in Aviation and Space
September 18, 2012 by 152 Comments
Happy Tuesday POU Family! I will continue with this week's open thread theme, African-Americans in Aviation and Space. James Herman Banning (November 5, 1900 – February 5, 1933) was an American aviation pioneer. In 1932, James Banning, … [Read more...]
Tuesday Open Thread: African-American Female Directors
August 21, 2012 by 134 Comments
Happy Tuesday P.O.U Family! This week's open threads are going to highlight some African-American female Hollywood directors, that you should know. Neema Barnette is an American film director, and the first African American woman sitcom … [Read more...]
