Monday, February 28, 2011

Know Your History: Bob Marley was the Third World’s first pop superstar. He was the man who introduced the world to the mystic power of reggae. He was a true rocker at heart, and as a songwriter, he brought the lyrical force of Bob Dylan, the personal charisma of John Lennon, and the essential vocal stylings of Smokey Robinson into one voice.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Know Your History: Bill “Bojangles” Robinson (May 25, 1878 - November 25, 1949) was an American tap dancer and actor of stage and film. Audiences enjoyed his understated style, which eschewed the frenetic manner of the jitterbug in favor of cool and reserve; rarely did he use his upper body, relying instead on busy, inventive feet and an expressive face.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Know Your History: Kevin Jeffrey Clash (born September 17, 1960) is an African American voice actor and puppeteer whose characters include Elmo, Baby Sinclair, Clifford, Splinter and Hoots the Owl. He currently serves as Sesame Street Muppet Captain and co-executive producer.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Know Your History: Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama (born January 17, 1964) is the wife of the 44th and incumbent President of the United States, Barack Obama, and is the first African-American First Lady of the United States. Raised on the South Side of Chicago, Obama attended Princeton University and Harvard Law School before returning to Chicago and to work at the law firm Sidley Austin, where she met her future husband.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Know Your History: RuPaul is the first acknowledged african american drag queen. First gained fame in the 1990s. His name was given to him by his mother, a Louisiana native. The Ru came from roux, an ingredient used in gumbo. He is currently 50yrs old and looking better than A LOT of women today!