Monthly Archives: July 2009

#1 Song 1967:   “Respect,” Aretha Franklin   Born:   Hattie McDaniel, 1895; Howlin’ Wolf (Chester Arthur Burnett), 1910; Gerald Gregory (the Spaniels), 1934; Shirley Alson (the Shirelles), 1941; Faith Evans, 1973   *******************************************************************************************   1957   The Bobbettes’ immortal “Mr. Lee” (#6) … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1979:   “We Are Family,” Sister Sledge   Born:   Johnny Ace (John Alexander), 1929; Jackie Wilson (the Dominoes), 1934   *******************************************************************************************   1956   The Five Satins’ immortal “In the Still of the Night” was picked up from the … Continue reading →

Jul 22, 2009 2:58 pm US/Central Judge Tosses Charge Against Va. White Supremacist MIKE ROBINSON, AP Legal Affairs Writer CHICAGO (AP) ― A federal judge has dismissed a charge that an avowed white supremacist used his Web site to encourage … Continue reading →

  d    July 30, 2009 ColorLines Direct. News and commentary from ColorLines magazine and RaceWire blog.   Green Jobs for Navajo Youth: Q & A with Nikke AlexNikke Alex, youth organizer with Navajo Green Jobs and the Black Mesa … Continue reading →

Happily Natural Day E-Blast The 15th Annual International Locks Conference Become a Vendor @ Happily Natural Day! Vendor fees start at $50 for non-profits and $75 for product vendors. Food vendors are $125.00. With thousands of natural hair, holistic health, … Continue reading →

E. LYNN HARRIS, WHO WROTE OF GAY BLACK MEN’S LIVES    By BRUCE WEBER Published: July 24, 2009   E. Lynn Harris, whose novels about successful and glamorous black men with sexual identity conflicts (and the women and men who … Continue reading →

  Kevin Moloney for The New York Times Fred and Clara Slowman near their newly rebuilt home near Teec Nos Pos, Ariz. Many homes were contaminated with uranium. By DAN FROSCH Published: July 26, 2009   TEEC NOS POS, Ariz. … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1968   “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing,” Tammi Terrell and Marvin Gaye   Born:   Sherman Garnes (the Teenagers), 1940   ***************************************************************************************   1946   The King Cole Trio featuring Nat King Cole charted with “(Get Your Kicks On) Route … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1975:   “Love Won’t Let Me Wait,” Major Harris   Born:   Billy Butler (the Enchanters), 1945; Prince (Prince Rogers Nelson), 1958   ***************************************************************************************   1979   Chuck Berry performed at the White House by the special request of President … Continue reading →

  SISTERHOOD AGENDA MAGAZINE:  VOLUME 3 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS COVER  Michael Jackson:  A Sister’s Tribute Michael Jackson, Magic & Social Change Michael Jackson Pictures   SISTER ANGELA’S NOTEWe will surely miss the talent that Michael Jackson shared with the world.  … Continue reading →