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Apostel Paul said cover your head and black women said right on baby!
When the Apostle Paul declared that women shall cover their heads during worship who knew a biblical commandment would have such a profound impact on fashion. Our for-Sistas dating back to African American roots and beyond to the mother land, Africa, today's modern Afro-American women wears centuries of heritage on their heads. "I think it's because it's rooted in the African tradition that says that when one presents oneself before God… that you should be at your best –- that you should present excellence before the Almighty," says Craig Marberry co-author of Crowns. Well even if you have no intention of dressing to the Nines for the "Almighty" you can't deny that Church Ladies bring majestic wisdom refined beauty to the fashion world.
As the early 20th century was finding it's footing Afro-Americans were beginning to enjoy some limited independence. "Sunday church services provided African American women who worked as domestic servants or in other subservient roles the only real chance to break away from their drab, dreary workday uniforms. says Michael Cunningham of Time Magazine and co-author of Crowns. The women typically went for textured fabrics, bright colors and of course the key ingredient flamboyancy, some of the hats I see today have it all over Liberacci in that department. A matching ensemble is also important to the outfit; shoes, pocket book and gloves but I don't need to tell you ladies that right ;)
Hats also served as status symbols.
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From Jezebel: A history mag? We're with you. A women's history mag?New Moon is the #1 Advance Ticket Seller in Fandango History
With four more days before its November 20 release date, New Moon has already leaped over previous record-holders to become the top-selling pre-release title in Fandango`s ten-year history. The new record for Fandango`s fastest-selling film was set on Saturday night, November 14, shortly after 8:00 p.m.The Top 5 Advance Ticket-Sellers on Fandango (as of November 15, 2009) are now as follows:1.New Moon (2009)2.Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)3.Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)4.The Dark Knight (2008)5.Twilight (2008)The latest chapter of The Twilight Saga is currently wolfing down 86% of weekly ticket sales on Fandango, the nation`s leading movie ticketing destination.Thousands of Thursday night midnight showtimes for New Moon are already sold out across the country, from Albany, Georgia to Yuba City, California. Yet New Moon tickets continue to be available.
Should we end Black History month?
I read this article by the AP in my Sunday paper last week but didn't get around to posting it. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/feb/10/time-to-end-black-histor... Basically, since we now have a black President and it's clear that race has come a long way in this country, is Black History month still necessary?Autism
Autism is a disorder of neural development that is characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. These signs all begin before a child is three years old. Autism involves many parts of the brain; how this occurs is not well understood.Social Studies Blogs
- Thinking in Mind - a Canadian teacher's blog about building a history curriculum around innovative technology tools.
- History Tech Social Studies, tech integration and other useful stuff
- Bring Social Studies Alive A blog about making history interactive and exciting.
- Teaching the Civil War with Technology
- (De)constructions - Personal Web Page covering research and teaching activities (European Dimension of Education, Curriculum, Educational Administration & Educational Policy Studies)
- American Cultures 2.0
- The History Teacher's Attic
- History is Elementary
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- MV=PQ: A Resource for Economic Educators (Secondary) Topics related to economics and financial literacy.
- Viva La Historia - a nice blog with teacher and students inputs
- Speaking of History - an 8th grade American history teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history
- Back to the Future... No, I mean PAST! - A Middle School History and Research teacher/blogger travels back in time to discuss class projects, technology, and shares photos of his student's journeys!
WHY DO MOST STUDENTS REGARD HISTORY AS A BORING SUBJECT?
Whenever students talk about their subjects in school, history is often perceived as among the most boring of subjects. Probably the main reason why History has been considered as a boring subject is because of the traditional ways on how it is being taught in class. Typically, a professor or a teacher would just stand in front of all the students and start reciting all the details of the topics- all those dates, places, names of prominent people and events that appear to be very difficult to memorize.The History of Chocolate
THE HISTORY OF CHOCOLATE The History of Chocolate traces this beloved food from its humble roots all the way to its present role. You will learn about its unique medicinal properties, its religious roles in certain cultures, as well as get tips on making your own chocolate! Visit: THE HISTORY OF CHOCOLATEHistory Lesson
I was sent these by my sister. Really I have NO idea if they're true or not. I bet Grandpa would know though.Bush Tries to Whitewash History; Portrays Himself as a Victim (public)
By Matthew Yglesias, The American Prospect December 17, 2008 http://www.alternet.org/story/111104/ It's tiresome to need to point this out at this late date but, yes, George W. Bush and his administration misled the country while making the case for war with Iraq and, remarkably, are still trying to mislead people about it. In a Dec.
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