🎭 Honoring the Legacy of Shirley Verrett – A Trailblazing Opera Icon
Shirley Verrett wasn’t just an opera singer – she was a force of nature, captivating audiences with a voice that soared across the world’s greatest... Read More
Ronald Bunn
Publisher/Editor
Honoring African-American Soldiers on Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country, often sacrificing their lives in defense of freedom.... Read More
Miles Davis: Honoring the Legacy of a Jazz Icon — 95 Years Old
Miles Davis, one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz, was born on May 26, 1926, in Alton, Illinois.Today, we celebrate what... Read More
Happy 100th Birthday to Jazz Innovator Marshall Allen!
Marshall Allen, born May 25, 1924, stands as a living legend in the world of jazz, celebrated for his trailblazing work as a musician and... Read More
June Roundup and What Juneteenth means to the ROUTES staff?
Among the stories ROUTES staff will take a look this month: I asked them to join me in expressing “What does Juneteenth mean to you?”, Byron... Read More
Press Freedom to Discuss Past, Current and Future Cultural Norms
This month marks a very important day. An annual day of observation that as Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Routes, I hold as near and dear... Read More
Music History Month: Congrats to African-American Musicians
As I too often witness overwhelming dismissal of the monetary contributions African-Americans make to the United States Gross National Product, my reflections focus on the... Read More
Honoring our Queen Mothers in Women’s History Month
As owner, publisher and editor-in-chief of Routes Magazine, I remain determined to draw parallels between African and African-American cultural ties. This month we have honored... Read More