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Sunday Open Thread | Lionel Richie Week
We continue with Lionel Richie. Jesus is Love. First, with the Commodores. Then, at the Michael Jackson Memorial Service.
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Wednesday Open Thread | Gone But Not Forgotten Week: Nat King Cole
When people say that music lives forever, and that long after someone has passed on, the music – good music, will last, these artists are examples. Today, we remember Nat King Cole, who is considered...
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Thursday Open Thread | Gone But Not Forgotten Week: Whitney Houston
The Voice… The Voice.. Whitney Elizabeth Houston. The Voice that will never be forgotten. This is Whitney Houston’s very first television appearance. Clive Davis, head of Arista Records, shown here are...
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Friday Open Thread | Gone But Not Forgotten Week: Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson literally provided a couple of generations with the soundtrack of their musical lives. From a child with the Jackson 5 to a superstar status that comes along once in a generation,...
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Saturday Open Thread | Gone But Not Forgotten Week: Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye was, through his music, the social conscience of a generation. He took his musical talent and artistry and chose to add social meaning, producing anti-war anthems. And what man do you know...
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Sunday Open Thread | Gone But Not Forgotten Week: Mahalia Jackson
We will end Gone But Not Forgotten with the woman who put gospel music on the international stage: Mahalia Jackson.
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Serendipity SOUL|Saturday Open Thread
Good Morning. Enjoy this weekend with family and friends. A few clips from the colorism show on OWN last night.
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Happy 50th Birthday to our wonderful First Lady: Michelle LaVaughn Robinson...
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama was born 50 years ago today! She makes 50 look fabulous!! Thank you Mrs. Obama. You are a wonderful First Lady and represent our country so well. You will never know...
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Monday Open Thread | Aretha Franklin Week
This week will be devoted to the Queen of Soul. Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American singer and musician. Franklin began her career singing gospel at her father, minister C. L....
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Tuesday Open Thread | Aretha Franklin Week
More from The Queen of Soul: Aretha Franklin Early life Aretha Louise Franklin was born in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Barbara (née) Siggers and Clarence LaVaughn Franklin. Her father, who went...
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Wednesday Open Thread | Aretha Franklin Week
More from The Queen of Soul: Aretha Franklin Commercial success In January 1967, choosing not to renew her Columbia contract after six years with the company, Franklin signed to Atlantic Records. That...
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Thursday Open Thread | Aretha Franklin Week
More from The Queen of Soul: Aretha Franklin Later years In 1980, Franklin signed with Clive Davis’ Arista Records and that same year, gave a command performance at the Royal Albert Hall in front of...
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Friday Open Thread | Aretha Franklin Week
More from The Queen of Soul: Aretha Franklin Music style and image Franklin has often been described as a great singer and musician due to “vocal flexibility, interpretive intelligence, skillful...
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Sunday Open Thread | Aretha Franklin Week
We will end this week with The Queen of Soul bringing the gospel.
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Monday Open Thread | Black Oscar Nominees
Well, before you know it, Black History Month will be upon us. And, it’s already awards season. So, I thought we’d take a look at Black Oscar Nominees. Today we’re going to look at the categories of...
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Tuesday Open Thread | Black Oscar Nominees
We continue our look at Black Oscar Nominees. Today’s categories are: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Documentary Feature, Best Costume Design, Best Original Song, Best Original Score. Best Picture...
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Wednesday Open Thread | Black Oscar Nominees
We continue our look at Black Oscar Nominees. Today, we’ll look at Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Best Actor in a Supporting Role Year Name Film Role Status 1969 Rupert Crosse The Reivers Ned...
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Thursday Open Thread | Black Oscar Nominees
We continue our look at Black Oscar Nominees. Today, we’ll look at Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Best Actress in a Supporting Role Year Name Film Role Status 1939 Hattie McDaniel Gone with the...
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