Monthly Archives: February 2009

CONCHITA CINTRON, ‘GODDESS OF THE BULLRING’   By BRUCE WEBER Published: February 21, 2009   A headline in The New York Sun on Sept. 4, 1940, captured accurately, albeit with amused condescension, the startling anomaly embodied by Conchita Cintrón: “She’s … Continue reading →

By ERIC SCHMITT Published: March 31, 2001   When Milton Heard was filling out the census form for his family last year, he hesitated where it asked the race of his two sons, Jacob and David.   Mr. Heard, who … Continue reading →

The original version of the ever-bottomless-pit gelatinous mass that crash lands on Earth with a voracious appetite that won’t quit. The film stars a young Steve McQueen who battles the Blob and the havoc it wreaks on a sleepy little … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1948:   “I Love You, Yes I Do,” Bull Moose Jackson & His Buffalo Bearcats   Born:   Nina Simone, 1933; Bobby Charles (Robert Charles Guidry), 1938   ************************************************************************************** 1961   The Shirelles appeared on American Bandstand singing “Dedicated to … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1943:   “Apollo Jump,” Lucky Millinder & His Orchestra   Born:   Nancy Wilson, 1937   ************************************************************************************* 1954   The Flamingos’ collectible, “Plan For Love” ($2,000) and the Clovers’ “Little Mama” ($50) were released.   1956   Detroit’s Riviera Theater hosted … Continue reading →

She could not imagine being free, not in this world nor the next. But when her husband suggested they escape together she immediately approved—-as if, deep within her, another Margaret had always been waiting for that very moment. . . … Continue reading →

I am starting a series where I put up old movies (clips, or entire movies),  for everyone’s viewing pleasure. We all have enough seriousness in our lives, and it certainly does not hurt to stop and smell the roses ever … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1949:   “Boogie Chillen,” John Lee Hooker   Born:   William McClain (the Cleftones), 1938; William “Smokey” Robinson (the Miracles), 1940; Bobby Rogers (the Miracles), 1940   **************************************************************************************** 1944   The Five Red Caps’ debut chart 78, “I Learned A … Continue reading →

  d Feb 19, 2009 ColorLines Direct. News and commentary from ColorLines magazine and RaceWire blog.   The ColorLines Jan/Feb issue is available now. Check out Innovators, people to watch in 2009. Racewire Featured Blog:   Report: Racial Income Gap … Continue reading →

#1 Song 1956:   “The Great Pretender,” The Platters   Born:   Herman Santiago (Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers), 1941; Irma Thomas, 1941; Randy Crawford, 1952; Dr. Dre (Andre Young), 1965   *************************************************************************** 1942   The Mills Brothers recorded what would become their … Continue reading →