African-American history

Adetunde Samuel – Owning Self |1992-46 5 min read

• African-American history

Adetunde Samuel – Owning Self |1992-46

Perri Gaffney 1 year ago

“The theatre can raise our consciousness to a whole new scope of possibilities. But only if the house isn’t empty. That’s why I decided to... Read More

Looking Back at 1977: African-American Newscasters as Pioneers in Journalism 7 min read

• African-American history
• Media

Looking Back at 1977: African-American Newscasters as Pioneers in Journalism

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

In 1977, a wave of talented African-American Newscasters broke new ground in television journalism, carving out spaces where their voices could be heard in a... Read More

Dr. Henrik-Clarke: “Malcolm X: The Man and His Times” | 1992-31 8 min read

• African-American history
• Discussion
• Education/Scholarship
• Inventors and Influential Figures
• Leaders
• Lecture

Dr. Henrik-Clarke: “Malcolm X: The Man and His Times” | 1992-31

Perri Gaffney 1 year ago

We would like to preface excerpts from Dr. John Henrik-Clarke‘s lecture with an explanation: We think that it is important to look at this renown... Read More

ROY AYERS: WHERE’S HE COMING FROM? | 8/1980 4 min read

• African-American history
• Funk/Soul
• Jazz
• Music
• Rhythm & Blues

ROY AYERS: WHERE’S HE COMING FROM? | 8/1980

Ken Simmons 1 year ago

Introduction to Roy Ayers’ Philosophy “The basic philosophy of most jazz purists is to just play and be creative. However, in the early 1960s, I... Read More

Whisper Not: The Melodic Journey of Benny Golson 2 min read

• African-American history
• Jazz
• Music
• transistion

Whisper Not: The Melodic Journey of Benny Golson

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

Benny Golson, the legendary jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger, passed away on September 21, 2024, at his home in Manhattan. He was 95 years old.... Read More

Ellis Haizlip — a pioneering television producer 4 min read

• African-American history
• Art
• Media
• Television

Ellis Haizlip — a pioneering television producer

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

Early Life and Vision Ellis Haizlip was a pioneering television producer and host, renowned for his groundbreaking work in promoting African-American culture through the medium... Read More

TV: Watch Your Mouth | 11/1977 2 min read

• African-American history
• Television

TV: Watch Your Mouth | 11/1977

Howard Brock Garland 1 year ago

Recognizing the need to broadcast programs that reflect the Black experience without pandering to stereotypical punch lines has led to the development of Watch Your... Read More

Roy Haynes: The Timeless Journey of a Jazz Drumming Legend 2 min read

• African-American history
• Jazz
• Music
• Transitioned

Roy Haynes: The Timeless Journey of a Jazz Drumming Legend

Ellen Levitt 1 year ago

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