Monthly Archives: February 2009

Crime.    When raving, foaming-at-the-mouth diehard White supremacist racists speak of crime, they often attempt to invoke the fear factor of Black Americans running wild in the streets committing all manner of crimes, especially against White people. The meme of … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1953:   “Baby, Don’t Do It,” the “5″ Royales   Born:   Barbara Acklin, 1942; Cindy Wilson, 1957   ************************************************************************************* 1954   Spark Records of Los Angeles was formed and became home to the  R&B group the Robins.   1968   … Continue reading →

    An 1812 map of Africa by Arrowsmith and Lewis, printed in Boston by Thomas & Andrews. Source: [1] DRUSILLA DUNJEE HOUSTON (1876-1941) by Runoko Rashidi It is rare in the field of African historical research and writing, that … Continue reading →

#1 Song 1961:   “Pony Time,” Chubby Checker & the Dreamlovers   Born:   Carl Anderson, 1945   ********************************************************************************* 1954   The Moonglows’ magical “Secret Love” ($1,500) and the Royals classic “Work With Me, Annie,” (#1 R&B) were issued. The Royals went on … Continue reading →

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  Then said the mournful mother, If Ohio cannot save, I will do a deed for freedom Shalt find each child a grave.   —-Frances E.W. Harper, “The Slave Mother, A Tale of Ohio”     Aqualtune. Nanny. Dandarah. Zabeth. … Continue reading →

“There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it … Continue reading →

#1 Song 1983:   “Baby, Come to Me,” Patti Austin and James Ingram   Born:   Fats Domino (Antoine Domino, Jr.), 1928; Erykah Badu (Erica Abi Wright), 1971   ******************************************************************************* 1983   Michael Jackson’s Thriller album reached #1 and stayed there for thirty-seven … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1984:   “Encore,” Cheryl Lynn   Born:   Blues vocalist Ida Cox (Ida Prather), 1896   **************************************************************************** 1984   British jazz/R&B singer Sade charted in England with her debut “Your Love Is King,” reaching #6. It would be almost a … Continue reading →