Sherri Thompson

[Sherri Thompson @vbgventures]

@MuskUniverseUsa Is the word hope?

[Deborah Bond @BorahBond]

It begins. Ready to Serve! DMV let’s go!

[Temika Moore @temikamoore]

#BlackMusicMonth has arrived!

Started at 9, and been in it to win it since the late 90’s. Recorded my first cd at age 28!

25+ years in music and more to come.

Turning 50 next week and still in it, and still winning in it!

💎#everyword

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

Josephine Baker was born on this day in 1906. She was described as “The most sensational woman anybody ever saw or ever will.”

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Josephine experienced poverty in childhood, living in cardboard shelters in the slums and dancing on the street to make money. However, the street dancing turned into performing in a vaudeville act, as she pestered a show manager for a role. For that show, she traveled to New York, and her career had begun.

While performing in New York was a good start, her big break came in Paris, where she moved in her late teens to leave the racism of America. In Paris, she thrived. Her dancing life found much success. And it was also while living in Europe that Josephine evolved her artistic career into singing and acting.

Josephine continued to live in Europe. Even as World War II involved France, she chose to stay, joining the French Military Intelligence Agency. In her role with the agency, she used her entertainer status to travel around Europe. And with charm, she engaged others, collecting valuable information, often keeping notes in invisible ink on sheet music.

After the war, Josephine took a more active role in the U.S. Civil Rights movement. She wrote articles about segregation, worked closely with NAACP, spoke at the 1963 March on Washington, and refused to perform in segregated venues - a stance that helped drive integration. It was also during her years of working in the Civil Rights movement that Josephine began adopting children, calling her family the "Rainbow Tribe," as her children were of different races and ethnicities.

Josephine passed away in Paris in 1975. France honored her with a state funeral; she is the only American-born woman to receive this honor.

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[Ben White @EconomyBen]

This is Ben’s partner, Sara.
I’m heartbroken to tell you that Ben died on Saturday, June 1 after a brief illness. He loved his family, being a journalist, rooting for the Yankees and the Commanders and so much more. He’ll forever be in my heart and will be missed by so many. 💔

[SWEET HONEY BUCKIIN’ ♈︎ ⚜️ @Jaymalone_____]

The stamina it takes to move so freely and remain on key This is a masterclass of PERFORMANCE ! Just awesome ✨ 💃🏾 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

11 year old Michael Jackson singing “I Want You Back” on the Ed Sullivan show in 1970

[soultracks @soultrackscom]

He defined musical greatness for nearly five decades. We are sad to report the passing of the great #DavidSanborn at age 78 https://t.co/YdmLsRNetb

[TV One @tvonetv]

.@thelmagoodtimes recalls what it was like working with @JanetJackson on the set of Good Times! 📺 We're recalling Penny Gordon's most memorable moments in our #GoodTimes: Best of Penny marathon, this Saturday at 12p/11c.

[Rated R&B @RatedRnB]

Dionne Warwick and Mary J. Blige will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. https://t.co/IZSGytvmYI

[Laura Coates @thelauracoates]

Yesterday…

[Jennifer Hudson @IAMJHUD]

Broke my heart when I heard the news ! She was truly a woman of faith. A bright light that made such a powerful imprint on this world. Rest in heaven, Mandisa!

[The Epoch Times @EpochTimes]

Apart from the glamour of the Academy Awards, we are pulling back the curtain to reveal some untold truth about Hollywood. The new NTD Original Documentary, "Hollywood Takeover: China's Control in the Film Industry," premieres 2 days before the Oscars on Mar 8. Watch 10 min.

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

For those looking to buy their first home, I’ve proposed a $10,000 tax credit.

That's $400 a month for the next two years that folks can put toward a mortgage.

[Usher Raymond IV @Usher]

#COMINGHOME CDs and Vinyls Available in Store & Online | @bnbooks | https://t.co/2x3fVNhEn7

[Kathy Griffin @kathygriffin]

So F-ing GRATEFUL

[AuxGod @AuxGod_]

Lonnie Johnson, the man who invented the “Super Soaker” was awarded $72.8M in a Hasbro Settlement for unpaid royalties. The super soaker was the worlds best selling toy

#BlackHistoryMonth

[Danielle Brooks @thedanieb]

Happy Black History Month. Tell ‘em “Hell No” this month. 💜😉

[lovebscott @lovebscott]

Keke Palmer Becomes First Black Woman to Win Emmy for Outstanding Game Show Host, First Woman in 15 Years https://t.co/P3KXX5LooA

[Jennifer Hudson @IAMJHUD]

My Dove Award! What a joy it was to work with @tashacobbs and @rickydillard on this special song, “It Is Well” !!! Thank u @GMADoveAwards ! God is doing a new thing !