Ronald Bunn

Bill Withers — it’s a lovely Birthday today 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Funk/Soul
• Music

Bill Withers — it’s a lovely Birthday today

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

Bill Withers, also known as William Harrison “Bill” Withers Jr., was a singer and musician who left a lasting impact on the music industry with... Read More

Thurgood Marshall — First African-American Supreme Court Justice 2 min read

• African-American history
• Legal
• Society

Thurgood Marshall — First African-American Supreme Court Justice

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

Thurgood Marshall was an outlier in the legal field and a champion for civil rights in the United States. Born on July 2, 1908, Marshall... Read More

The Katherine Dunham Dance Consequences 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Dance
• Film
• Theatre

The Katherine Dunham Dance Consequences

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

  Katherine Dunham was African-American dancer and choreographer who made significant contributions to the world of dance in the 20th century. Born on June 22... Read More

Octavia Estelle Butler – a formidable science fiction writer 3 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Books
• Writers/Authors

Octavia Estelle Butler – a formidable science fiction writer

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Octavia Estelle Butler, born on June 22 1947, was a formidable science fiction writer who was renown of her innovative storytelling, diverse characters and thought-provoking... Read More

Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. “Hello” it’s your Birthday 2 min read

• Birthday
• Music

Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. “Hello” it’s your Birthday

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr., born June 20, 1949, is a prominent figure in the music industry. His career, in music, began in the 1970s with... Read More

Phylicia Rashad — Actor and Educator 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday

Phylicia Rashad — Actor and Educator

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Phylicia Rashad born Phylicia Ayers-Allen on June 19, 1948 in Houston Texas, is a renowned actress and singer. She graduated from Howard University with a... Read More

We mourn the passing of Willie Howard Mays Jr. on June 18, 2024 1 min read

• African-American history
• Sports
• Transitioned

We mourn the passing of Willie Howard Mays Jr. on June 18, 2024

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Willie Howard Mays Jr. on June 18, 2024 at the age of 93. He... Read More

Sutton Elbert Griggs, Baptist Minister 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Religion

Sutton Elbert Griggs, Baptist Minister

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Sutton Elbert Griggs was a prominent African-American author, Baptist minister and social activist in late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on June 19, 1872,... Read More