African-American history

In Memoriam: James Earl Jones 1 min read

• African-American history
• Film
• Theatre

In Memoriam: James Earl Jones

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

In Memoriam: James Earl Jones We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of the legendary actor James Earl Jones, whose powerful voice and commanding... Read More

Music: The Rebirth of Abbey Lincoln |1979-12-2 8 min read

• African-American history

Music: The Rebirth of Abbey Lincoln |1979-12-2

Isabelle Ortiz 2 years ago

Great artists are both aristocrats and recluses — aristocrats because of their taste and refinement, recluses because they must submit to the rigorous discipline necessary... Read More

Music: LaBelle: Patti, Nona & Sarah | Separate, But Equal | 11/1977 8 min read

• African-American history

Music: LaBelle: Patti, Nona & Sarah | Separate, But Equal | 11/1977

Willie Walton 2 years ago

We are constantly told that life has so many riches for us. Those riches are ever unfolding, visually and mentally. An example of this process... Read More

Music Reviews: On Stage and On Disc | 5/1979 10 min read

• African-American history

Music Reviews: On Stage and On Disc | 5/1979

Amadeo Richardson 2 years ago

On Stage Eartha Kitt’s on stage comeback is now complete. After 261 shows in Timbuktu and more planned for the near future, she returned to... Read More

Music: Ahhhh, Freak Out — Le Freak C’est Chic | 5/1979 5 min read

• African-American history

Music: Ahhhh, Freak Out — Le Freak C’est Chic | 5/1979

Ken Simmons 2 years ago

Chic instantly energizes, transforming any passive disco gathering into tumultuous frenzy.  The Freak, is a dance revolution that boasts “Le Freak” as its official anthem.... Read More

African-American Royal Celebrities Crossword Puzzle 1 min read

• African-American history
• Crossword Puzzle
• Music

African-American Royal Celebrities Crossword Puzzle

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Dive into the world of African-American Royal Celebrities in music and culture with this themed crossword puzzle. Each clue points to a celebrity whose nickname... Read More

Reviving the Legacy of Gwen Ifill at Simmons University 4 min read

• African-American history
• Media
• Politics

Reviving the Legacy of Gwen Ifill at Simmons University

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

A New Dawn for Media and Humanities Education at Simmons University — Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences Through her unwavering coverage... Read More

 Carol Douglas: Burnin’ And Cookin’ | 12/1978 7 min read

• African-American history

 Carol Douglas: Burnin’ And Cookin’ | 12/1978

Chris Albertson 2 years ago

Musical Style and Influence Carol Douglas knows that what she can do and what she is doing are two different things. “I don’t consider myself... Read More