~ A Black History Game ~ Do You Know Who This Is?

[Baps]

This is black history month and I know there is still so much I need to learn. So I figured we could play a game. Do you know this is?

 

 

[PhenBren]

Feb. 4, 2008 at 12:16 AM Mahalia Jackson

[mshaiku]

Feb. 4, 2008 at 1:11 AM At first I had guessed Harriet Tubman, but as she was born in 1820, I'm definitely mistaken. This photo looks like 1940's or 50's.

[Baps]

Feb. 4, 2008 at 1:35 AM Excellent answer PhenBren! I'lll post another one soon! Thank you for posting mshaiku! Keep playing you might get the next one.

(Original Poster)

[jodia001]

Feb. 4, 2008 at 1:41 AM

Great idea Pamela.

I couldn't think of her name at first, but I recognized her picture. From what I remember, she was a gospel legend & I believe she worked closely with Dr Martin Luther King Jr.

[PhenBren]

Feb. 4, 2008 at 8:32 AM

Thank you Baps.  Do I get a prize? 

[Baps]

Feb. 4, 2008 at 10:07 AM PhenBren there is no tangible prize. The prize is knowing you possess the knowledge and encouraging others to want to know the answers. I've posted the background infor on Mahalia Jackson. 

(Original Poster)

[Nonoluna]

Feb. 4, 2008 at 10:31 AM I don't think I've ever seen a picture of her before. Thank you!!!

[PhenBren]

Feb. 4, 2008 at 2:05 PM

I am glad you are doing this Baps.  Black history is for everyone.  I grew up hearing Mahalia Jackson's music.  Mahalia Jackson sings in the movie "Imitation of Life" with Lana Turner.  She is in the funeral scene if anyone ever gets a chance to watch it.

Those who forget their past are condemned to repeat it.

I look forward to the next one.

 

 

[lovnmy3boys]

Feb. 4, 2008 at 4:53 PM Thank you Pamela, I look forward to learning with you!

[twtyb]

Feb. 4, 2008 at 8:14 PM This is a pic of Mahalia Jackson one of the best voices that I have ever heard.