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Saluting Ida B. Wells for Black History Month

on February 04, 2012

 

Good Evening #mydarlings! It being an election year and all in the US of A, it's hard not to let m mind ramble and consider all of those who made it possible for some groups to vote.  Thinking about how far women have come in the last century, my mind rested on Ida B. Wells.

 

Ida B. Wells-Barnett was a fearless anti-lynching crusader, suffragist, women's rights advocate, journalist, and speaker. She stands as one of our nation's most uncompromising leaders and most ardent defenders of democracy.

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Saluting Dr. Charles Drew for Black History Month

on February 03, 2012

Good Afternoon #mydarlings! I had SO much fun last night! #CHI-TOWN, are y'all ready for the Doll tonight? Check me out at the Double Door. It's Friday night... I know some of y'all just got paid. Let's do it up as only the Chi knows how to do. #AOOOOOW  Don't forget to cop your extra exclusive Meet & Greet passes so you can give me a lil' hand dancing lesson before the night is out too!  

Ok, enough about my #ALLOFME tour, back to the business at hand. Estelle's #BlackHistoryMonth minute. lol Today we celebrate Dr. Charles Drew. 

Dr. Charles Drew

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Saluting Madame CJ Walker for Black History Month

on February 02, 2012

#myhairislaid like..... I'm sorry #mydarlings, I couldn't resist. Today for my #BlackHistoryMonth tribute, we are celebrating the legendary countess of the coif Madame CJ Walker, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist.

Born Sarah Breedlove on a Delta, Louisiana plantation, this daughter of former slaves transformed herself from an uneducated farm laborer and laundress into one of the twentieth century’s most successful, self-made women entrepreneurs. [She] revolutionized the hair care and cosmetics industry for African American women early in the 20th century.

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Estelle Salutes Garrett A. Morgan for Black History Month

on February 01, 2012

Good Morning #mydarlings! Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! Every day of this month we will be celebrating another artist, activist or pioneer of African descent. We'll start with the US but also cover some other countries as well. You know I've gotta represent for the great Black Brits too! Today we feature Garrett A. Morgan.

A pioneer inventor, Garrett A. Morgan was responsible for the creation of such life-saving inventions as the gas mask and traffic lights. In a long and productive career that spanned over forty years, Garret A.

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#ALLOFME Tour Starts THIS WEEK

on January 31, 2012

Good Evening #mydarlings! Thursday, 2/2/12 I'm coming to you my Cleaveland #darlings. There is still time for you to cop my extra special Meet & Greet packages so you can get some private time with The Doll. If you haven't gotten your tickets and passes yet, click here to get yours TODAY! Trust, you don't wanna be the darling who gets left outside the velvet rope. #yaaassss Can't wait to see you #mydarlings! xoxox

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