African-American history

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

The Harlem Renaissance — Masterfully Curated at The Met 3 min read

• African-American history
• Art
• Education/Scholarship

The Harlem Renaissance — Masterfully Curated at The Met

Lisa DuBois & Ademola Olugebefola 2 years ago

Ademola Olugebefola and I recently entered the ornate and cavernous lobby of the famed “Metropolitan Museum of Art” eager to check out the latest conversational... 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

North American African-American Theatre Companies 5 min read

• African-American history
• Theatre

North American African-American Theatre Companies

Perri Gaffney 2 years ago 5

Discover a wide variety of African-American theatres nationwide from A like Atlanta to Z like Zanesfield. ...... 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

Ernest Crichlow, an American Artist 3 min read

• African-American history
• Art

Ernest Crichlow, an American Artist

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Ernest Crichlow was a prominent American social realist artist known for his powerful and thought-provoking works that captured the struggles and triumphs of African Americans.... Read More