Showing posts with label black history. Show all posts
Showing posts with label black history. Show all posts
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Faubourg Treme: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans
Faubourg Treme: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans
Lolis Eric Elie, a New Orleans newspaperman, takes us on a tour of the city – his city – in what becomes a reflection on the relevance of history folded into a love letter to the storied New Orleans neighborhood, Faubourg Tremé.
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@RavenSu TV to TIVO - Best Television Today, Feb. 28, 2010
@RavenSu TV to TIVO - Best Television Today
Sunday Morning - CBS
Meet the Press - NBC
Phantom Punch - BET
Funny Valentines - BET
The Providence Effect - TVONE
Lean on Me - TVONE
The Ernest Green Story - TVONE
Cooley High - TVONE
Saturday Night Fever - VH1
Ben Hur- TCM
Oliver! - TCM
College Basketball: Louisville at Kentucky - CBS
College Basketball: Michign State at Purdue - CBS
College Basketball: Duke at Virginia - CSNCH
Sherlock Holmes/House of Fear - MeToo TV
Simon Schama's Rough Climate - PBS
Independent Lens - PBS
An Evening with Eartha Kitt - PBS (Repeat)
Fauborg Trem & Black N'Orleans - PBS
Winter Olympics - NBC, MSNBC (US vs Canada Men's Hockey, Closing Ceremonies)
60 Minutes - CBS
Undercover Boss - CBS (White Castle)
The Family Crews - BET
Alfred Hitchcock Hour - MeToo TV
Twilight Zone - MeToo TV
NBA: Miami at Orlando - ESPN
NBA: New Orleans at Dallas - ESPN
OnDemand:
White House Dinner - Black History Month
President Obama Inauguration - Black History Month
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On This Date in Black History, Feb.28
February 28 1708
Episode
Slave revolt in Long Island, NY
*On this date in 1708, one of the first recorded slave revolts occurred in America.
February 28 1879
Episode
The beginning of "The Exodus of 1879".
*On this date in 1879, the exodus from slavery after reconstruction began in earnest.
February 28 1895
Education
Bluefield State College founded!
*This date in 1895 marks the founding of Bluefield State College.
February 28 1943
Episode
Detroit unrest, a sad reality .
*On this date in 1943 the Detroit rebellion occurred.
February 28 1946
Sports/Outdoors
The Indianapolis Clowns, a special black baseball team!
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Episode
Slave revolt in Long Island, NY
*On this date in 1708, one of the first recorded slave revolts occurred in America.
February 28 1879
Episode
The beginning of "The Exodus of 1879".
*On this date in 1879, the exodus from slavery after reconstruction began in earnest.
February 28 1895
Education
Bluefield State College founded!
*This date in 1895 marks the founding of Bluefield State College.
February 28 1943
Episode
Detroit unrest, a sad reality .
*On this date in 1943 the Detroit rebellion occurred.
February 28 1946
Sports/Outdoors
The Indianapolis Clowns, a special black baseball team!
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Saturday, February 27, 2010
In 1988 Debi Thomas Became the First African-American to Win a Medal at the Winter Olympics
February 27 1988
Episode
Debi Thomas skates into history!
Thomas in her "Zone"
*On this date in 1988, world-class figure skater Debi Thomas made an Olympic first. She won a bronze medal in the Winter Olympic Games in Calgary Alberta, Canada.
She became the first African American-in fact the first person of African ancestry-to win any medal in the Winter Games.
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On this Date in Black History, Feb. 27
February 27 1988
Episode
Debi Thomas skates into history!
Thomas in her "Zone"
*On this date in 1988, world-class figure skater Debi Thomas made an Olympic first. She won a bronze medal in the Winter Olympic Games in Calgary Alberta, Canada.
She became the first African American-in fact the first person of African ancestry-to win any medal in the Winter Games.
February 27 1853
Science/Business/ Medicine
The Black YMCA, a community and a home!
*On this date in 1853, the first Black Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) was organized.
February 27 1880
Literature
Angelina Grimke, teacher and a first for the black stage!
*On this date we recall the birth in 1880 of Angelina Weld Grimke.
February 27 1890
Science/Business/ Medicine
Mabel Staupers was a nursing pioneer.
*This date in 1890 marks the birthday of Mabel Keaton Staupers.
February 27 1897
Theatre/the Arts
A Contralto with strength and style, Marian Anderson!
*On this date, Marian Anderson was born in 1897.
February 27 1904
Theatre/the Arts
She could "Do It All," Elisabeth Welch!
*Elisabeth Welch was born on this date in 1904.
February 27 1907
Sports/Outdoors
Hilton Smith was a great baseball player.
*On this date in 1907, Hilton Smith was born.
February 27 1923
Music
Saxophonist, Dexter Gordon exemplified the culture of jazz!
*Dexter Gordon was born on this date in 1923.
February 27 2007
Episode
Brown University reveals their debt to slavery!
*On this date in 2007, Brown University promised to raise $10 million dollars in amending their role in benefiting from American slavery of Africans.
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Episode
Debi Thomas skates into history!
Thomas in her "Zone"
*On this date in 1988, world-class figure skater Debi Thomas made an Olympic first. She won a bronze medal in the Winter Olympic Games in Calgary Alberta, Canada.
She became the first African American-in fact the first person of African ancestry-to win any medal in the Winter Games.
February 27 1853
Science/Business/ Medicine
The Black YMCA, a community and a home!
*On this date in 1853, the first Black Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) was organized.
February 27 1880
Literature
Angelina Grimke, teacher and a first for the black stage!
*On this date we recall the birth in 1880 of Angelina Weld Grimke.
February 27 1890
Science/Business/ Medicine
Mabel Staupers was a nursing pioneer.
*This date in 1890 marks the birthday of Mabel Keaton Staupers.
February 27 1897
Theatre/the Arts
A Contralto with strength and style, Marian Anderson!
*On this date, Marian Anderson was born in 1897.
February 27 1904
Theatre/the Arts
She could "Do It All," Elisabeth Welch!
*Elisabeth Welch was born on this date in 1904.
February 27 1907
Sports/Outdoors
Hilton Smith was a great baseball player.
*On this date in 1907, Hilton Smith was born.
February 27 1923
Music
Saxophonist, Dexter Gordon exemplified the culture of jazz!
*Dexter Gordon was born on this date in 1923.
February 27 2007
Episode
Brown University reveals their debt to slavery!
*On this date in 2007, Brown University promised to raise $10 million dollars in amending their role in benefiting from American slavery of Africans.
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@RavenSu TV to TIVO - Best Television Today, Feb. 27, 2010
@RavenSu TV to TIVO - Best Television Today
The Manchurian Candidate - TCM
Elmer Gantry - TCM
From Here to Eternity - TCM
Tom Jones - TCM
Titantic - TCM
Batman - MeTooTV
Rifleman - MeToo TV
Garrard McClendon Live - CLTV
Winter Olympics - NBC, MSNBC, CNBC, USA
(Four Man Bobsled: USA Bob Schuffenhauer, Germany's Richard Adjei, Canada's Lascelles Brown; Alpine Sking: Ghana's "Snow Leopard" Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong )
NBA: Chicago at Indiana - WGN
Saturday Night Live - NBC (Jennifer Lopez hosts and performs)
Wanda Sykes Show - FOX (Chris Rock)
Cooley High - TVONE
NBA: Houston at Utah - NBATV
(OnDemand:
Belafonte & Celebs - Black History Month
BrickCity 105 - Black History Month
Let Freedom Sing - Black History Month
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Friday, February 26, 2010
On This Date in History, Feb. 26
February 26 1844
Politics/Law/Military
James O'Hara, Carolina Congressman!
*This date in 1844 marks the birth of James Edward O'Hara.
February 26 1869
Theatre/the Arts
Sissieretta Jones was an early opera pioneer.
*The birth of Sissieretta Jones is remembered on this date in 1869.
February 26 1872
Education
Cookman Institute, the right place and time!
*The creation of Cookman Institute in 1872 is celebrated on this date.
February 26 1900
Religion
N.O.I. Founder, Wallace D. Farad born.
*This date celebrates the birth of Wallace D.
February 26 1933
Film/TV
Unique stage and screen talents, Godfrey Cambridge.
*On this date in 1933, Godfrey Cambridge was born.
February 26 1943
Film/TV
Bill Duke gives quality to the Film industry.
*Bill Duke was born on this date in 1943.
February 26 1966
Episode
First Black governor of the Federal Reserve appointed!
*On this date in 1966 Andrew Brimmer, the first African American became the governor of the Federal Reserve Board.
February 26, 1870
Wyatt Outlaw Lynched
*Wyatt Outlaw, town commissioner of Graham, North Carolina, is lynched by members of the Ku Klux Klan. Outlaw served as president of the Alamance County Union League of America, an anti-Klan organization. Dozens of Klansmen are arrested for his murder, and many confess, however a federal judge orders the release of all of the Klansmen without punishment over the protestations of the governor of North Carolina.
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Politics/Law/Military
James O'Hara, Carolina Congressman!
*This date in 1844 marks the birth of James Edward O'Hara.
February 26 1869
Theatre/the Arts
Sissieretta Jones was an early opera pioneer.
*The birth of Sissieretta Jones is remembered on this date in 1869.
February 26 1872
Education
Cookman Institute, the right place and time!
*The creation of Cookman Institute in 1872 is celebrated on this date.
February 26 1900
Religion
N.O.I. Founder, Wallace D. Farad born.
*This date celebrates the birth of Wallace D.
February 26 1933
Film/TV
Unique stage and screen talents, Godfrey Cambridge.
*On this date in 1933, Godfrey Cambridge was born.
February 26 1943
Film/TV
Bill Duke gives quality to the Film industry.
*Bill Duke was born on this date in 1943.
February 26 1966
Episode
First Black governor of the Federal Reserve appointed!
*On this date in 1966 Andrew Brimmer, the first African American became the governor of the Federal Reserve Board.
February 26, 1870
Wyatt Outlaw Lynched
*Wyatt Outlaw, town commissioner of Graham, North Carolina, is lynched by members of the Ku Klux Klan. Outlaw served as president of the Alamance County Union League of America, an anti-Klan organization. Dozens of Klansmen are arrested for his murder, and many confess, however a federal judge orders the release of all of the Klansmen without punishment over the protestations of the governor of North Carolina.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
On This Date in Black History: February 25
February 25 1826
Activist Alexander G. Clark an Iowa icon!
*Alexander G. Clark was born on this date in 1826.
February 25 1881
Science/Business/ Medicine James and Ethel Beck were influential Tennessee citizen's.
*The lives of James Garfield Beck and Ethel Benson Beck from 1881 are celebrated on this date.
February 25 1896
Music Ida Cox, Blues woman of the times
*On this date in 1896, Ida Cox was born.
February 25 1896
Education Albany State University founded
*This date celebrates the founding of Albany State University in 1903.
February 25 1928
Politics/Law/Military A. L. Higgingbotham, Judge, educator, and activist.
*On this date in 1928, A. L. Higginbotham Jr. was born.
February 25 1975
Religion Elijah Muhammads dies!
*On this date in 1975, Elijah Muhammad died.
February 25, 1925
Ed Gardner Born
*Businessman Ed Gardner is born in Chicago, Illinois.
February 25, 1933
Gary Gayton Born
*Attorney Gary Gayton is born.
February 25, 1964
Cassius Clay Wins Heavyweight Title
*Cassius Clay knocks out Sonny Liston in the seventh round of their fight to become the heavyweight champion. The following day he announces his conversion to Islam and changes his name to Muhammad Ali.
February 25, 2007
Forest Whitaker Wins An Oscar
*Veteran actor Forest Whitaker becomes the fourth African American to win the Academy Award for his portrayal of former Ugandan President Idi Amin in The Last King of Scotland on this date in Hollywood, California. Whitaker's other film credits include The Crying Game, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai and Good Morning Vietnam.
February 25, 2007
Jennifer Hudson Wins An Oscar
*Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson becomes the third African American to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Dreamgirls on this date in Hollywood, California.
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Activist Alexander G. Clark an Iowa icon!
*Alexander G. Clark was born on this date in 1826.
February 25 1881
Science/Business/ Medicine James and Ethel Beck were influential Tennessee citizen's.
*The lives of James Garfield Beck and Ethel Benson Beck from 1881 are celebrated on this date.
February 25 1896
Music Ida Cox, Blues woman of the times
*On this date in 1896, Ida Cox was born.
February 25 1896
Education Albany State University founded
*This date celebrates the founding of Albany State University in 1903.
February 25 1928
Politics/Law/Military A. L. Higgingbotham, Judge, educator, and activist.
*On this date in 1928, A. L. Higginbotham Jr. was born.
February 25 1975
Religion Elijah Muhammads dies!
*On this date in 1975, Elijah Muhammad died.
February 25, 1925
Ed Gardner Born
*Businessman Ed Gardner is born in Chicago, Illinois.
February 25, 1933
Gary Gayton Born
*Attorney Gary Gayton is born.
February 25, 1964
Cassius Clay Wins Heavyweight Title
*Cassius Clay knocks out Sonny Liston in the seventh round of their fight to become the heavyweight champion. The following day he announces his conversion to Islam and changes his name to Muhammad Ali.
February 25, 2007
Forest Whitaker Wins An Oscar
*Veteran actor Forest Whitaker becomes the fourth African American to win the Academy Award for his portrayal of former Ugandan President Idi Amin in The Last King of Scotland on this date in Hollywood, California. Whitaker's other film credits include The Crying Game, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai and Good Morning Vietnam.
February 25, 2007
Jennifer Hudson Wins An Oscar
*Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson becomes the third African American to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Dreamgirls on this date in Hollywood, California.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Winter Olympics: Figure Skater Cheltzie Lee of Australia
Australian teenager Cheltzie Lee was a last-minute selection in the Australian Olympic team for the 2010 Vancouver Games.
The 16 year old figure skater Cheltzie Lee only found out a couple of week ago that should would be participating in the Winter Olympics.
Cheltzie Lee's father is Chinese (born in Bangladesh), mother is African-American from Louisiana.
Cheltzie Lee - 2008 World Junior Figure Skating
@RavenSu TV to TIVO - Best Television Today, Feb. 23, 2010
@RavenSu TV to TIVO - Best Television Today
Morning Joe - MSNBC (Mika Brzezinski)
Today Show - NBC (Olympics coverage)
Good Morning America - ABC (Louis Gossett Jr and Filmaker Frank Martin discuss Martin's documentary "For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots"
The View - ABC
The Mo'Nique Show - BET
The Mo'Nique Show - BET (Replay - Ruby Dee, Jazmine Guy, Jackie Joyner-Kerzee)
Wendy Williams - BET
Boys N the Hood - BET
Michael Vick Project - BET
Rick's List - CNN
Rifleman - MeToo TV
Winter Olympics - NBC (Women's figure skating, Men's Alpine Skiing))
Winter Olympics - MSNBC, CNBC, USA
American Idol - FOX
Murder in Black and White (part 2 of 4) - TVONE
Cleopatra Jones - TVONE
The Twilight Zone - MeToo TV
NBA: LA Lakers at Memphis - NBATV
Colbert Report - Comedy Central
OnDemand:
Brick City 103 - Black History Month
Civil Rights Movement - Black History Month
Supermodel Strut - Black History Month
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Monday, February 22, 2010
On This Date in Black History: February 22
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February 22, 1928
Archibald Motley Appears on Cover of New York Times
Artist Archibald Motley becomes the first artist of any race to appear on the cover of the New York Times.
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February 22, 1954
Robert Franklin Born
Former president of the Interdenominational Theological Center Robert Franklin is born in Chicago, Illinois
February 22, 2007
Dennis Johnson Dies
Former pro basketball player Dennis Johnson dies on this date at the age of 52. Johnson was a three-time NBA world champion and a five-time NBA All-Star.
February 22 1841
Theatre/the Arts Grafton T. Brown, painter of western beauty
*On this date in 1841, Grafton Tyler Brown was born.
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February 22 1866
Politics/Law/Military J. Frank Wheaton, Minnesota law pioneer!
*The birth of John Frank Wheaton is celebrated on this date in 1866.
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February 22, 1898
Postmaster Murdered in South Carolina
Frazier Baker, recently appointed postmaster of Lake City, South Carolina and his infant daughter Julia are killed and his wife and three other daughters are maimed for life when a lynch mob sets after them. Citizens of the small town of 500 residents set fire to the post office, where the Bakers live, and shoot them as they run out.
February 22 1881
Music A unique composer/bandleader, James R. Europe.
*James R. Europe was born
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February 22 1888
Theatre/the Arts Horace Pippin, an early twentieth century artist
*This date marks the birth of Horace Pippin in 1888. bio
February 22 1933
Literature Ishmael Reed is a total writer!
*Ishmael Reed was born on this date 1933.
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February 22 1988
Music First Rap Grammy Award given!
*On this date in 1988, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince won the first Rap Grammy Award
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
Newly Elected NAACP Chairman Roslyn Brock Youngest Ever - video
NAACP Chairman Roslyn Brock, 44 years old, was elected by the board of directors to succeed Julian Bond, 70, who has been at the helm for the last 10 years.
Friday, February 19, 2010
@RavenSu TV to TIVO - Best Television Today, Feb. 19, 2010
@RavenSu TV to TIVO - Best Television Today
Morning Joe - MSNBC
Today Show - NBC (Olympics)
Oprah - ABC (Friday's Live - Lady Antebellum, US Snowboard Gold Medalist Shaun White, Winter Olympic Highlights/Interviews)
The View - ABC
The Mo'Nique Show - BET
Wendy Williams - BET
Rick's List - CNN
Rifleman - MeToo TV
Winter Olympics - NBC
Winter Olympics - MSNBC, CNBC, USA
NBA: Dallas at Orlando - ESPN
NBA: Boston at Portland - ESPN
Katt Williams: Pimp Chronicles - Comedy Central
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead - Comedy Central
OnDemand:
Cabin in the Sky - Free Movies
Alcan Highway - Black History Month
Black Tankers - Black History Month
Tuskegee Airmen - Black History Month
Voices Civil Rights - Black History Month
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Dalton Higgins: Elder Worship - African-Canadian Community
Dalton Higgins’s third book Hip Hop World articulates the impact of globalization on youth culture. His forthcoming book "Fatherhood 4.0: iDad Applications Across Cultures" captures his next obsession, Daddyhood.
Dalton Higgins: Elder Worship
Dalton Higgins: Elder Worship
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Blood Done Sign My Name: Movie Trailer
The brutal murder of a black Vietnam veteran, and the sham trial that follows, leads to one of the great untold stories of the civil rights era.
Starring:
Nate Parker, Rick Schroder, Lela Rochon, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Nick Searcey
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
@RavenSu TV to TIVO - Best Television Today, Feb. 16, 2010
@RavenSu TV to TIVO - Best Television Today
Morning Joe - MSNBC
Today Show - NBC (Olympics)
The View - ABC
Martha Stewart - NBC (MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski, Westminster Kennel Dog Show)
The Mo'Nique Show - BET
Wendy Williams - BET
Rick's List - CNN
Johnny Belinda - TCM
The Jackie Robinson Story - RETRO
in case you missed it, you can watch full movie below)
Key Largo - TCM
Camille - TCM
Tyra Show - WGN (Beyonce, Robin Thicke)
Star Trek - MeToo TV
Rifleman - MeToo TV
Ghandi - MPLEX
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - USA
Twilight Zone - MeToo TV
Winter Olympics - NBC
Winter Olympics - MSNBC, CNBC, USA
College Basketball: Michigan State at Indiana - ESPN
NBA: New York at Chicago - WGN
NBA: Phoenix at Memphis - NBATV
Late Show with David Letterman - CBS (Mary J Blige)
Jimmy Kimmel Live - ABC (Sade)
OnDemand:
Cabin in the Sky - Free Movies
Alcan Highway - Black History Month
Black Tankers - Black History Month
Tuskegee Airmen - Black History Month
Voices Civil Rights - Black History Month
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Monday, February 15, 2010
@RavenSu TV to TIVO - Best Television Today, Feb. 15, 2010
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@RavenSu TV to TIVO - Best Television Today
Morning Joe - MSNBC
Dean Martin Variety - AMC
Today Show - NBC (Wayne Gretzky)
The View - ABC
Martha Stewart - NBC (White House recipes)
The Mo'Nique Show - BET
Wendy Williams - BET (Whoopi Goldberg)
FOX Chicago News at Noon - FOX (Nancy Loo)
Rick's List - CNN
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - TCM
Star Trek - MeToo TV
Rifleman - MeToo TV
Laura - MPLEX
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - USA, CNBC
Twilight Zone - MeToo TV
Winter Olympics - NBC (figure skating, speed skating - Shani Davis)
Winter Olympics - MSNBC
Men of a Certain Age - TNT
College Basketball: Connecticut at Villanova - ESPN
Cooley High - TVONE
Five on the Black Hand Side - TVONE
Cornbread, Earl and Me - TVONE
Daily Show with Jon Stewart - Comedy Central (Diector of Precious Lee Daniels; replay)
Colbert Report - Comedy Central (at the Winter Olympics)
OnDemand:
Cabin in the Sky - Free Movies
Alcan Highway - Black History Month
Black Tankers - Black History Month
Tuskegee Airmen - Black History Month
Voices Civil Rights - Black History Month
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