Congressman Robert Smalls
April 5, 1839 -February 23, 1915
Upcoming and Recent Exhibitions
Museum of African American History - Boston, MA
Brooklyn Public Library - New York
Any take a sneak peek into his home, a historic landmark, in Beaufort
(from 2008)
On Tuesday, February 9th (10:30am), Congressman Robert Smalls will be posthumously inducted into the South Carolina Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. It is free and open to the public. His portrait will hang in the gallery in the convention center lobby where the S.C. Hall of Fame is located.
The Confederation of S.C. Local Historical Societies selected Congressman Smalls for this honor. For the first time, the public was also allowed to place nominations.
From NPR: Ebony Fashion Fair Producer and Director Eunice W. Johnson died this past weekend. She was 93. Johnson, the widow of Johnson Publishing Company founder John H. Johnson, gave Ebony magazine its name. She was also the driving force behind the creation of the Fashion Fair makeup line, one of the first makeup lines for women of color. Host Michel Martin speaks with Washington Post Fashion Editor Robin Givhan for more on Johnson’s legacy
In Iraq, the African presence dates back at least 1500 years. In Southern Iraq, a large concentration of Black Iraqis are located in the Basra province. Just as in the southern United States, they face discrimination and are rallying for political and economic empowerment. Often called abd or slave, the Black Iraqis are less educated than the Arab population. They are institutionalized in the country’s celebrations, frequently hired as drummers and entertainers for celebratory events. Within their communities, they still practice and celebrate many African traditions including healing ceremonies
Inspired by US President Obama, the Free Iraqi Movement is advocating for a recognized minority status and protection of rights. They are actively participating in this year’s local elections. Stay tuned to international reports on the election results.
Resources
www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jan/26/iraq-black-elections-obama
www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96977550
www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4271003
Photo Credit: Corey Flintoff/NPR
In 1832, Augustus Jackson developed the modern method of manufacturing ice cream. Called the “Father of Ice Cream,” he was a chef in the White House before moving to Philadelphia. In addition, he developed several ice cream flavors. Jackson created a unique method of using ice mixed with salt to control ice cream temperature. However, he never patented his technique.
Source http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/IceCream/
IceCreamHistory.htm
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