The Katherine Dunham Dance Consequences 2 min read 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
African-American history
The Katherine Dunham Dance Consequences 2 min read
The Harlem Renaissance — Masterfully Curated at The Met 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 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 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 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 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 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 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