40 YEARS OF CELEBRATING BLACK (AMERICAN) HISTORY MONTH!
Forty years ago this February, President Gerald Ford, was the first to recognize “Black History Month.” This period of acknowledgement evolved from “Negro History Week,” that was created by historian Carter G. Woodson, and other prominent African-Americans. This installment of the FUNKALICIOUS blog, is a retrospective of some American and Internatinal “Black” History accomplishments and occurrences, throughout 2015…
20 Sounds of Sirens, Soulful Spirits, Icons & FUNK – “Empire” is #1
In the midst of societal ills and personal challenges I look to family and music for solace. Holy Moly! There are a few things that I am remiss about discovering at this juncture and some new releases and tunes forthcoming that I’m very excited to hear. Music serves as therapy for me, and is and will always be, the universal language that conjoins the hearts and minds of humanity.
President Barack Obama Commemorates 2013 Kennedy Center Honors Recipients
President Barack Obama pays homage to the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors Recipients.
FUNKALICIOUS 200!! THE BREAKDOWN OF HANDKERCHIEF HEADS
Some television shows celebrate their 200th episode. Generally T-V programs will review and/ or reflect on shows past, when celebrating the 200th show. That’s very appropriate for television, and I suppose I could touch on a few of my favorite blogs over the past five years, but I believe speaking on public figures that are anti-FUNK or just plain FUNKED UP may be more intriguing.
The Obama Family Visits Africa
A video and pictorial overview of the First family during their historic trip to Africa during the Summer of 2013.
