Ronald Bunn

Taking a “Walk with James Baldwin” 1 min read

• African-American history
• Books
• Media

Taking a “Walk with James Baldwin”

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

In James Baldwin’s first novel, Go Tell It on the Mountain (1953), the main character walks from his Harlem home through Central Park into Midtown,... Read More

Oscar Peterson — a unique joyful masterful jazz pianist 3 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Jazz

Oscar Peterson — a unique joyful masterful jazz pianist

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Oscar Peterson, a luminary in the world of jazz, was a Canadian pianist and composer. He was born, August 15, 1925, in Montreal Quebec. His... Read More

Lorez Alexandria — a 20th century Underrated Jazz Vocalist 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Jazz

Lorez Alexandria — a 20th century Underrated Jazz Vocalist

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Lorez Alexandria, born Dolorez Alexandria Turner, on August 14, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, was a jazz singer whose talent has often been overshadowed by more... Read More

Camille Billops: Sculptor, Filmmaker, Printmaker, Educator 2 min read

• African-American history
• Art
• Birthday
• Education/Scholarship
• Film
• Media

Camille Billops: Sculptor, Filmmaker, Printmaker, Educator

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Camille Billops was a multifaceted African-American artist whose contributions to sculpture, filmmaking, archiving, printmaking and education have left an endurable mark on contemporary art and... Read More

Jack DeJohnette the spiritual: drummer, pianist and composer 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Jazz
• Music

Jack DeJohnette the spiritual: drummer, pianist and composer

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Jack DeJohnette, born August 9, 1942, is an eminent jazz drummer, pianist and composer. He has significantly influenced the landscape of jazz music throughout 20th... Read More

Abbey Lincoln Happy Birthday! 2 min read

• African-American history

Abbey Lincoln Happy Birthday!

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

First I would like to acknowledge the Birthdate of Abbey Lincoln, August 6, 2024. Today would be her 94th birthday. I have a somewhat cute... Read More

Maestro Geoffrey Lamont Holder take the Stage 3 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Dance
• Theatre

Maestro Geoffrey Lamont Holder take the Stage

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Geoffrey Lamont Holder was multi-talented Trinidadian-American artist who made significant contributions to the worlds of dance film, music and art. Born on August 1, 1930,... Read More

Artist Norman Wilfred Lewis a Social Justice Artist 3 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday

Artist Norman Wilfred Lewis a Social Justice Artist

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Norman Wilfred Lewis was a prominent African-American painter, scholar and teacher. He along with fellow artists Romare Bearden and Ernest Crichlow sought to bring attention... Read More