Monthly Archives: April 2009

#1 R&B Song 1974:   “TSOP (the Sound of Philadelphia),” MFSB (featuring the Three Degrees)   Born:   Lionel Hampton, 1928; Ronald Mundy (the Marcels), 1940; Luther Vandross, 1951   ***********************************************************************************   1957   The Kingsmen’s collector’s classic “Don’t Say You’re Sorry” ($1,200) … Continue reading →

  Black Jewish Relations Under Obama: Reopening Old Wounds Paul Scott April 21st is Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day set aside to remember the the Jews who suffered under the Nazi regime. No one can fault an ethnic group for … Continue reading →

Bewitched. One of my favourite shows growing up. Bewitched, the show that introduced the viewing audience to Darrin, mild-mannered husband of Samantha, a young witch who could twitch her way out of just about anything, and her mother, Endora, who … Continue reading →

#1 Song 1969:   “Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In,” the Fifth Dimension   Born:   Alexis Korner (the father of British blues), 1928   *******************************************************************************************   1952   The Clovers’ classic, “One Mint Julep,” charted, rising to #2 R&B. between 1951 and 1954, … Continue reading →

The Points of Light Institute kicks off National Volunteer Week 2009 “Celebrating People in Action,” which presents an opportunity for individuals, families, nonprofit organizations and government entities alike to celebrate the ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things through service. The … Continue reading →

GLORIA H. WILLIAMS, FILED HISD DESEGREGATION SUIT By Roma Khanna Copyright 2009 Houston Chronicle   April 18, 2009, 8:56PM For the Chronicle Gloria Williams died April 8 at age 60 of complications from an infection.   Services were held Saturday … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1953:   “Hound Dog,” Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton   Born:   Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, 1924   *******************************************************************************   1953   Rufus Thomas entered the R&B charts with “Bear Cat,” peaking at #3, from the legendary Sun Record Company of Memphis, … Continue reading →

REP. HONDA: DIVERSE VOICES SHOULD REFORM IMMIGRATION   By Sam Youngman Posted: 04/18/09 04:57 PM [ET] Rep. Mike Honda is pushing the White House to include Asian Pacific voices as the president prepares to unveil his immigration reform agenda later … Continue reading →

U.S. BOYCOTTS RACISM CONFERENCE ‘WITH REGRET’   By Bridget Johnson Posted: 04/18/09 08:51 PM [ET]   The State Department announced late Saturday that “with regret” the U.S. would not be attending the controversial United Nations racism conference beginning Monday in … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1961:   “One Mint Julep,” Ray Charles   Born:   Redman (Reggie Noble), 1970   *****************************************************************************************   1943   The Ink Spots charted with “I Can’t Stand Losing You,” reaching #1 for seven weeks. The legendary group was the precursor … Continue reading →