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Each February we celebrate Black History. We remember the great trailblazers of the African-American community such as Martin Luther King, Jackie Robinson, and Rosa Parks. February is the month to celebrate the accomplishments of these historic individuals because of their accomplishments and the acclaim they brought to their community.

Black History is American History and that is why Listgasm presents you with a look a few African Americans (past and present) who you probably won’t find in your school textbook. We sometimes forgot about these men and women, BUT NOT ANYMORE.

here’s a friendly reminder… (thanks internet!)

Bill Cosby, first black male to star in a network television show, “I Spy” (1965), pusher of Jello, and all around good man

James Earl Jones, the voice of God and Darth Vader

Violet Palmer, first black woman to be a referee in the NBA

 

Pope Saint Gelasius 1, one of only three black Popes in the Catholic Church

Shaquille O’Neal, the big Aristotle, NBA giant, law enforcer, and philosopher

JC Watts, who we eagerly await to run for President of the United States

Chef from South Park, a gentlemen and a scholar to the kids in his community

Lynn Thigpen, the commissioner from, Where in the World Is Carmen San Diego?

LeVar Burton, he inspired us to read (Reading Rainbow), taught us all about Roots, and spawned a new style in sunglasses

 

 

 

 

Mavis Beacon, taught us all how to type on an Apple IIe

Carl Weathers, for being the only actor from Predator to not run for Governor(yet)

 

 

The Entire Cast of Cool Runnings, no words can describe the thrill of watching this film which is also responsible for a surge in Jamaican nationalism

Steve Urkel, for reminding us that persistence pays off

 

Cera from the epic movie series The Land Before Time, for being the sassiest Triceratops in Dinosaur history (and spelling her name with a “C”)

Darius Rucker, the lead singer of Hootie and The Blowfish. (who also made a R&B album that nobody bought)

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AC Richardson, GW Carver and all the other Black Inventors

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clarence Thomas, for being supreme in every way that a man can

Nate Robinson and Spud Webb for inspiring every man, woman, and child under 5 feet 9 inches that dunking is humanely possible

Grant Fuhr, first black goalie in the NHL

Booker T, WCW wrestler

My Buddy!

Madame CJ Walker, first black millionaire

Robert Johnson, owner of BET, first black billionaire!

Oprah, for being Oprah (and because her vajayjay painin’)

AC Green, the consummate athlete, role model, and Christian

Vanessa Williams, first Black Miss America!

Morris Day and the Time, for making nothing but hits

Conde Rice, first black female secretary of state and all around great American

Gemini, first black American Gladiator

James Trivette, for having Chuck Norris’ back in time of need

Helmet Burger Guy, because he can put food down like a champ

 

 

Ryan Moses, my first best friend!

 

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As you soak in the beauty of your three-day weekend (or simmer in a pool of pure hatred for those that are off) take a moment to remember the man who made it happen.

A few interesting facts:

• Ronald Reagan opposed the holiday, relenting only when Congress passed the bill with a veto-proof margin.
• South Carolina was the last state to approve MLK  Day as an official state holiday, doing so in 2000.  They must like working on Mondays.

So enjoy these Top Ten MLK Quotes and have a great, long weekend!

There are a ton of holiday gift guides for men, women, children, and pets in the listgasm database. I have been holding out on a gift guide post like super-agent Scott Bor”ass” and an MLB general manager during contract negotiations. Alas here is the only gift guide for men worth looking at.

Danger Room’s 2007 Holiday Gift Guide (Wired Magazine)

My picks at the gifts that ooze pure testosterone goodness.

• A taser: I’ll take four. One for each pocket in my jeans.
• Flying Wing: Is the parachute included? If not, yes, if no, yes.
• Spy Drome: Now I can figure out what the heck they do in New Mexico
• Laser Dazzler: Never will I have to walk my dog again.
• Missile Silo Lair: Y3k ready!
• Supersoaker: In the words of Marv Albert, ” YES!”

Alright Ladies and Mom. Time to make Christmas 2007 the best ever.

Please take a look at these photographs. These horrific images epitomize why the holidays are something to be feared. And yes, this would make a great “DoubleMint Gum” commercial. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be this bad - that’s why Listgasm is here!

In preparation for your Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa or Pagan Festival, make sure to stop by Listgasm regularly for the plethora of useful information we are amassing. The internet is teeming with lists for the holidays, from what presents you should be purchasing to what delicious food you can’t afford to eat. And of course, beyond the consumer reports and health notices, we’ll provide you with plenty of humor to help you forget that the in-laws are staying over all week.

And before you go crazy, here are some tips to maintain your sanity. I hope that will help you avoid a winter break that is best described by this:

“Why didn’t we go to Listgasm.com?”