Taking it easy at The Regent’s Park, London, Late December 1995.
Celebrating Black History Month
Celebrating Black History Month
On this day, February 16th
Feb. 16, 1923 – Bessie Smith makes her first recording, “Down Hearted Blues,”
which sells 800,000 copies for Columbia Records.
In honor of Black History Month, I plan to post wonderful memories, facts and historical accounts related to Black History.
#blackhistorymonth
FOUR WEEKS FROM TODAY!!!
FOUR WEEKS FROM TODAY
Mark your calendars!
I am honored and elated to be one of the featured poets at the Hudson Valley Writers Center!
Open Mic (& Featured Poets, Writers) at the Hudson Valley Writers Center convenes:
March 15th: 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Hudson Valley Writers Center
Hosted by Bill Buschel
300 Riverside Drive
Sleepy Hollow, New York
Rain or Shine (if it snows, i will send an update)
Suggested Donation: $5.00
Open Mic – sign up is from 7pm to 7:30pm
All genres welcome – fiction, non-fiction,
poetry…
(5 minute reading limit recommended to
be on time to sign up)
For my friends who like train rides, the
Hudson Valley Writers Center is right at the Philipse Manor, Metro North (Hudson Line) train stop. You just step off the train and the gorgeous center is right there. The ride along the Hudson River—northbound from NYC or southbound from Beacon is lovely!
Celebrating Black History Month
Celebrating Black History Month
On this day, February 15th
Feb. 15, 1848 – Sarah Roberts barred from white school in Boston. Her father, Benjamin Roberts, filed the first school integration suit on her behalf.
In honor of Black History Month, I plan to post wonderful memories, facts and historical accounts related to Black History.
#blackhistorymonth
Celebrating Black History Month
Celebrating Black History Month
On this day, February 14th
Feb. 14, 1817 – Frederick Douglass, “The Great Emancipator,” is born.
In honor of Black History Month, I plan to post wonderful memories, facts and historical accounts related to Black History.
#blackhistorymonth
Celebrating Black History Month
Celebrating Black History Month
On this day, February 13th
Feb 13, 1970 – The New York Stock Exchange admits its first black member, Joseph Searles.
In honor of Black History Month, I plan to post wonderful memories, facts and historical accounts related to Black History.
#blackhistorymonth
