Lisa Leslie
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Lisa Leslie (born 1972) is a former pro basketball star and Olympian, a coach, and activist. Here is a clip of her making the very... Read More
Ellen Levitt
Lisa Leslie
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So, What IS Afrofuturism?
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Words and expressions can have a heyday. They can be buzzworthy. Extra popular. Used frequently and with special emphasis. In recent years, but especially in... Read More
US Olympic Hall of Famer Wilma Rudolph
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Wilma Rudolph (June 23, 1940 – November 12, 1994) is an outstanding athlete and a role model for the ages. Ms. Rudolph is remembered mostly... Read More
Why so few African-American Players?
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The Negro Leagues. Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Cool Papa Bell. Jackie Robinson, Larry Doby, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays. Roy Campanella, Monte Irvin, Ernie Banks, Dave... Read More
Breaking New Ground: A Landmark African-American Revival of “Gypsy”
The current Broadway revival of the classic musical “Gypsy” is ground breaking for certain reasons, yet still roots itself in the beloved original and other... Read More
Roy Haynes: The Timeless Journey of a Jazz Drumming Legend
Imagine spending much of your life playing the drums, innovating, and exploring music with a wide variety of musicians, and living for nearly a century... Read More
“Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies”
The Brooklyn Museum is showing a wonderful retrospective “Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies” by the late African-American/Mexican artist Elizabeth... Read More
2024 Paris Summer Olympics
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The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are in full swing, and Team USA is doing well, earning medals in various sports. African-American athletes make up a... Read More