Monthly Archives: November 2011

Tuskegee Airmen Honored in Two New Films

Posted on November 19, 2011 by discoverblackus

By Linda Tarrant-Reid Americans celebrated Veterans Day on 11/11/11 with patriotic parades, solemn wreath-laying ceremonies, tributes, exhibitions and documentaries filled with archival footage of wars and the brave men and women who fought for American causes around the globe.  Originally … Continue reading →

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Occupy Wall Street Takes Us Back to Our Roots

Posted on November 2, 2011 by discoverblackus

By Linda Tarrant-Reid The east coast was hit by a historic nor’easter this past weekend blanketing areas from Maryland to Massachusetts with heavy, wet snow ranging from almost 3 inches in New York City’s Central Park to 19 inches in … Continue reading →

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The Evolution of Rev. Al Sharpton

Posted on November 1, 2011 by discoverblackus

By Linda Tarrant-Reid Originally published in The Westchester County Press, October 20, 2011 I watched Al Sharpton on “The Wendy Williams Show” last week.  Reverend Al has really reinvented himself.  Gone are the long permed tresses inspired by his early … Continue reading →

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