Tag: Domestic Tourism

(Photos) Ray Charles and American Independence Day

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Ray Charles Plaza located in Albany, Georgia

In a 2017 article for The Undefeated, Roy Peter Clark imagines Ray Charles is the man ”to ease the antagonism surrounding the national anthem controversy.” Referring to Colin Kaepernick and his ”taking a knee stance.” ⁣
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Clark affirmed that throughout Ray Charles’s career, the artist used his powers for ”healing and reconciliation.” And that all professional sports teams like the NFL and MLB should play Ray Charles rendition of America The Beautiful at halftime. ⁣
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In A Black Theology of America The Beautiful, writer Luke Hill shares that ⁣
Ray Charles once said, “I never sing anything I don’t want to sing. Never sing anything I don’t mean.” Hill affirms that Ray Charles’s version of America The Beautiful is different from the one Katherine Lee Bates wrote. ⁣

Ray Charles Plaza. Albany, Georgia

America celebrated its independence on July 4. NPR recently published an intriguing film work featuring decedents of Frederick Douglass. Together they take part in ”What to the Slave Is The Fourth of July?: Descendants Read Frederick Douglass’ Speech.” worth checking out ⁣

Flint River Walk in Albany, Georgia

(Photos) Born Losers Motorcycle Club and Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge

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Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge

⁣It was Sunday June 28, 2020 and I was driving down US highway 19. I decided to check out the Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge. ⁣I saw a group of men standing by their Harley Davidson bikes in a shaded area.⁣
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Milton of Born Losers Bike Club

The website seconds Milton’s claim that Born Losers MC is the oldest, active, Black motorcycle club in the Atlanta area. Established in 1959. ⁣

Milton of Lithonia, Georgia’s Born Losers Bike Club
Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge.

Located 60-miles outside of Atlanta, Auchumpkee Creek Bridge makes for a nice afternoon drive and quick kickback. Plenty of green space to take photos, meditate, or enjoy a packed lunch. Watch and listen as the creek water rushes by.

Bike riders out for a leisure Sunday afternoon ride

(Photo) A city worker and a Perspective on Confederate Monument Removals

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Decatur, GA city worker stops lunch break to pose for a photo.

Photographed in Decatur, Georgia. June 19, 2020. The afternoon after a Confederate obelisk was removed⁣ from Georgia Square.
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A city worker, father, after-hours dandy stops for a photo during his lunch break.
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“You can pull all the confederate monuments down…unless the hearts of people change, ain’t much else going to change.” ⁣-anonymous
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Image 2: Dr. Hilary Green has published a Monuments Removal 2015-2020 Map. Link in bio

Click image above to access Monument Removals, 2015 – 2020 map. Produced by Dr. Hilary Green

Celebrate the 144th Anniversary of the Birth of Mary McLeod Bethune

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Flyer for Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site 144th Anniversary of the Birth of Mary McLeod Bethune, events.

The National Park Service will celebrate the 144th anniversary of Mary McLeod Bethune’s birth with two FREE public programs.

A book talk will be held on Friday July 5th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site. Dr. Rebecca Tuuri will discuss her book, “Strategic Sisterhood: The National Council of Negro Women in the Black Freedom Struggle”.

Saturday July 6th is the return of “Mrs. Bethune’s Washington” Bus Tour. 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. Guests will visit some of the places Mrs. Bethune frequented during her time as a Washington resident.

Again both events are FREE, LIMITED SEATING for bus tour. Reserve a spot by calling 202-426-5961 or send an email to erica_martin@nps.gov

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(Field Notes) Geronimo Knows: Louis Armstrong Park

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#fieldnotes and photographs from @geronimoknows

Louis ”Satchmo” Armstrong is New Orleans’ most famous son. The legendary trumpeter was born 117 years ago in a section of the city once known as The Battlefield. Thick skin and heart were a prerequisite to survive there, but the challenges of Armstrong’s youth greatly added to the vibrancy of his music

Pictured is the gate to Louis Armstrong Park which sits on N. Rampart Street. A grand sight to see during the day or night. You’ll always find residents and tourists stopping to take photos in front of the archway.