Love seeing Miss Etta in both of the above collages! She is one of my absolute favorites of all time! When I saw her in concert, I was transfixed! Such a sad end for her, but a beautiful career!
Thanks for the beautiful visual reminders of our Black heritage, Kimberly. I didn’t know that about Wally Amos. Wow. I can only imagine the hurdles he faced. More respect and power to him.
Great photos for observance Kim! Very influential and inspiring selections.
Thanks, sis. The pictures just jumped out at me.
Loved your photo Friday. Loved all the inspiring faces on the black history month photo.
Gives me goosebumps seeing all those extraordinary people in one pic. Thank you for stopping by, Linda.
Visiting from #SITSBLOGGING. I think we were in the Tribe challenge together. Didn’t know about Famous Amos…cool story.
Yes, Laurie, we were! I just made a note to myself yesterday that I needed to get back in touch with people from that challenge. Gotta love SITS!
I really enjoyed the BHM photos and information on Mr. Amos. #SITSBlogging
Biography.com always has great information on important figures. Thank you for stopping by, Laura!
Great pictures. Thanks for sharing those we shouldn’t forget.
Sadly, the number of deceased grows every year. But such is the circle of life. Their legacies live on. Thank you, Laina!
Ah, the things I learn hopping around blogs. SO Cool. thanks for sharing!
And thank you. I appreciate you stopping by!
Great collages and pic Of Halle Berry. THat was such a great year when she and Denzel won…lovely post. Stopping by from SITS.
I remember that Oscar moment so vividly. I was standing in the living room screaming and crying in front of the television. Awesome.
That’s really cool. I love trivia. I didn’t know that.
His cookies were a hit with his clients and they prompted him to open up a shop. Thanks Kristyn!
Love seeing Miss Etta in both of the above collages! She is one of my absolute favorites of all time! When I saw her in concert, I was transfixed! Such a sad end for her, but a beautiful career!
You saw her in concert? Wow. I bet that was a treat. Thanks for commenting, Leah!
Beautiful pictures of beautiful people!
Pleased that you enjoyed them, Kimberly.
Happy Monday! Visiting from The SITS Girls. Have A Great Day 🙂
Kristina
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Happy Monday to you too, Kristina! Thank you.
Coming your way to say “hi.” Thanks for the informational post on BHM. #SITSgirls
My pleasure, Holly. I appreciate it.
Wow there is always something new to learn. Thank you for the fun facts! Great photos too!!!
Happy to share them, Leaura. Thank you!
I had no idea who Famous Amos was but I sure to like those cookies.
Wally Amos used to send home-baked chocolate chip cookies to celebrities to get them to sign on as clients of his.
Great reminders.
Wally Amos is a great reminder to the young black folks out there.
Absolutely! Thanks Patrick.
Thanks for the beautiful visual reminders of our Black heritage, Kimberly. I didn’t know that about Wally Amos. Wow. I can only imagine the hurdles he faced. More respect and power to him.
I was surprised to learn of Wally Amos’ other career too. Thanks Alison!