Thurgood Marshall — First African-American Supreme Court Justice
Thurgood Marshall was an outlier in the legal field and a champion for civil rights in the United States. Born on July 2, 1908, Marshall... Read More
African-American history
Paul Laurence Dunbar — the caged birds sing “Happy Birthday”
Paul Laurence Dunbar was a prominent African-American poet, novelist and short story writer who rose to fame in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.... Read More
The Katherine Dunham Dance Consequences
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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
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
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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