The vibrant “Harlem Renaissance” collection at the Met ★ ★ ★ ★
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism” collection is treasure trove of artistic and cultural significance. Highlights of this exhibition showcase a... Read More
African-American history
Bill Withers — it’s a lovely Birthday today
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Bill Withers, also known as William Harrison “Bill” Withers Jr., was a singer and musician who left a lasting impact on the music industry with... Read More
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
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