“In 1947, James Baskett, best known for his portrayal of Uncle Remus in Disney’s 1946 picture ‘Song of the South’, was awarded a special Academy Award “for his able and heartwarming characterization of Uncle Remus, friend and storyteller to the children of the world.”
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James Baskett (1904-1948) •
James Baskett, the first male African American to win an Academy Award, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 16, 1904. After high school Baskett planned to study pharmacy, but after he was offered a small part in a show in Chicago, Illinois his career … Read MoreJames Baskett (1904-..
05:35 PM - Apr 26, 2024
“On orders from President Rutherford B. Hayes, federal troops withdrew from the state house in Louisiana just 12 years after the end of the Civil War.
This withdrawal marked the end of Reconstruction & paved the way for the unrestrained resurgence of white supremacist rule in the South.”
This withdrawal marked the end of Reconstruction & paved the way for the unrestrained resurgence of white supremacist rule in the South.”
01:22 PM - Apr 24, 2024
“In the early morning hours of April 17, 1915, a Black man named Caesar Sheffield was taken from an unprotected jail, before he could be tried for this alleged offense, and shot to death by a mob of white men near Lake Park, Georgia.
No one was ever held accountable for his death.”
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No one was ever held accountable for his death.”
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09:34 AM - Apr 17, 2024
“Henry Walton Bibb is best known for his eloquent autobiography, Narrative of the Life & Adventures of Henry Bibb, An American Slave, which was published in NY in 1849.
In January 1851, Bibb published the first copy of his bimonthly abolitionist newspaper, Voice of the Fugitive.”
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In January 1851, Bibb published the first copy of his bimonthly abolitionist newspaper, Voice of the Fugitive.”
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05:22 PM - Apr 12, 2024
“On April 10, 1956, African American singer and pianist Nat King Cole was performing before an all-white audience of 4,000 at the Municipal Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama, when he was attacked and knocked down by a group of white men.”
07:31 AM - Apr 11, 2024
“On April 3, 1911, President William Howard Taft directed the U.S. Army to expel the Ninth Cavalry, an all-Black unit, from San Antonio, Texas.”
09:23 PM - Apr 03, 2024
A quote that never gets old or less relevant, sadly.
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The Best Karen @CapiLady“I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.”
- James Baldwin09:26 AM - Apr 03, 2024![Picture]()
10:00 AM - Apr 03, 2024
“Louis Gossett Jr., a star of film and television who made history as the first Black man to win an Academy Award for supporting actor for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman,” has died at age 87, according to a statement from his family.”
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11:38 AM - Mar 29, 2024
On March 27, 1908, Alabama Representative James Thomas Heflin shot Louis Lundy, a Black man, after he allegedly cursed in front of a white woman while riding on a Washington, D.C., streetcar.
He was never held accountable for shooting Mr. Lundy.
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He was never held accountable for shooting Mr. Lundy.
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12:52 PM - Mar 27, 2024
2 Threaded Spouts
“Throughout his career Bert Williams achieved many firsts.
In 1901, he became the first African American to become a best-selling recording artist.
In 1902, he became an international star with his performance in the show In Dahomey, the first black musical to be performed on Broadway…
In 1901, he became the first African American to become a best-selling recording artist.
In 1902, he became an international star with his performance in the show In Dahomey, the first black musical to be performed on Broadway…
09:28 PM - Mar 22, 2024
“The Racial Integrity Act required the Virginia Bureau of Vital Statistics to record a racial description of every newborn baby & outlawed marriages between “white” & “non-white” partners. Along with the Model Eugenical Sterilization Law, the laws sought to “purify the white race.””
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04:03 PM - Mar 20, 2024
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When splitting the check at dinner, you must coordinate the tip. - Larry David’s “Social Rules”
Larry's Tip Coordination w/ Jason Alexander | Curb Your Enthusiasm (2017) | HBO - YouTube
Jason Alexander doesn't oblige when Larry requests to coordinate their lunch tip. Starring Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin and J.B. Smoove.#CurbYourE...
06:56 AM - Mar 18, 2024
“Clara Mae Luper was born in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, on May 3, 1923.
After graduating from the segregated Langston University, Luper became the first African American student to enroll in the history department at the University of Oklahoma, earning a master’s degree in 1951.”
After graduating from the segregated Langston University, Luper became the first African American student to enroll in the history department at the University of Oklahoma, earning a master’s degree in 1951.”
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Clara Luper (1923-2011) •
Clara Mae Luper was born in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, to Ezell and Isabell Shepard on May 3, 1923. She attended all-Black schools and was bussed several miles to Grayson High School, where she graduated in a class of five. After graduating from the segregated Langston … Read MoreClara Luper ..
01:40 PM - Mar 15, 2024
Rocky Mountain National Park, established in 1915, is a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains.
Located outside Estes Park, Colorado, Rocky Mountain is a great family vacation destination, offering outdoor experiences for all.
Located outside Estes Park, Colorado, Rocky Mountain is a great family vacation destination, offering outdoor experiences for all.
06:45 AM - Mar 15, 2024
1 Threaded Spouts
Yellowstone National Park (YNP), established in 1872 America's first National Park, offers truly unique experiences like spectacular hiking trails, beautiful views, Old Faithful, & geysers shooting water 100 feet into the air.
YNP is located primarily in WY, but also extends into MT & ID.
YNP is located primarily in WY, but also extends into MT & ID.
07:18 AM - Mar 14, 2024
“On March 13, 2020, Louisville police officers shot and killed Breonna Taylor during a nighttime no-knock raid of her apartment.
Ms. Taylor, who was 26, worked as an emergency room technician and dreamed of becoming a nurse.”
#WokeWednesday
Ms. Taylor, who was 26, worked as an emergency room technician and dreamed of becoming a nurse.”
#WokeWednesday
09:04 PM - Mar 13, 2024
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Situated in the southwestern corner of Utah near the Nevada andArizona borders, Zion National Park is a convenient stop for those visiting Salt Lake City, Las Vegas or Grand Canyon National Park.
Zion offers hiking, camping, backpacking, climbing, and more!
https://www.nps.gov/zion/i...
Zion offers hiking, camping, backpacking, climbing, and more!
https://www.nps.gov/zion/i...
07:09 AM - Mar 13, 2024
Whenever I think about all the details coming out I can't help but think of the Rosenbergs and wonder at the disparity. I realize espionage has yet to be proven, but steps taken to date seem inappropriately low key.
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Tristan Snell @tristansnellIf it’d been ANYONE else, what Trump is accused of would’ve resulted in FBI search teams descending not just on Mar-a-Lago — but also on Bedminster and Trump Tower.07:45 PM - Mar 12, 2024
Immediately. And they wouldn’t have left any closets or secret rooms unsearched either.
And he’d be in CUSTODY.
09:13 PM - Mar 12, 2024
