African-American history

Eubie! | 11/1978 3 min read

• African-American history

Eubie! | 11/1978

Townsend Brewster 1 year ago

Eubie!, a plotless revue featuring 24 of Eubie Blake’s songs, follows a trend that probably started ten years ago with Jacques Brel Is Alive and... Read More

Reverend Gardner C. Taylor: His Milestones and Achievements 5 min read

• African-American history
• Religion

Reverend Gardner C. Taylor: His Milestones and Achievements

Rebecca Awotide 1 year ago

The “Dean of Black Preachers” was not a fancy title that just anyone could carry. It has only been borne by one man – Gardner... 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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

Singer-Songwriter Syreeta collaborated with Stevie & Billy 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Music
• Rhythm & Blues

Singer-Songwriter Syreeta collaborated with Stevie & Billy

Marion Coleman 1 year ago

Syreeta Wright, known simply as Syreeta, was an influential singer-songwriter whose contributions to music industry left a lasting legacy. Born on August 3 1946, in... 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 1 year 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