Today, we celebrate the birthday of Nile Gregory Rodgers Jr., an extraordinary American guitarist, singer-songwriter, record producer, and arranger born on September 19, 1952. With... Read More
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Today, we celebrate the birthday of Freda Payne, an iconic American singer and actress born on September 19, 1942. Freda Payne‘s illustrious career spanning from... Read More
Celebrate the ingenuity and contributions of African-American Inventors and Influential Figures with this themed crossword puzzle. Each clue highlights a remarkable individual and their contributions... Read More
Today, we celebrate the birthday of Riley B. King, better known as B.B. King, an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer who fundamentally shaped the... Read More
Today, we celebrate the birth of one of jazz music’s most iconic figures, Julian Edwin “Cannonball” Adderley, born on September 15, 1928. As an American... Read More
In Memoriam: James Earl Jones
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In Memoriam: James Earl Jones We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of the legendary actor James Earl Jones, whose powerful voice and commanding... Read More
Dive into the world of African-American Royal Celebrities in music and culture with this themed crossword puzzle. Each clue points to a celebrity whose nickname... Read More
A New Dawn for Media and Humanities Education at Simmons University — Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences Through her unwavering coverage... Read More

Celebrating “Le Freak” Nile Rodgers: A Music Maestro’s Birthday
Celebrating Freda Payne: A Timeless Talent’s Birthday
African-American Inventors and Influential Figures
Celebrating B.B. King: The Reigning King of Blues
“Mercy, Mercy, Mercy,” “Cannonball” Adderley: Happy Birthday
African-American Royal Celebrities Crossword Puzzle
Reviving the Legacy of Gwen Ifill at Simmons University