Howard Dodson is untiring in preserving history and culture Howard Dodson Jr. is a prominent American scholar who has made significant contributions to the field of African-American studies. Born on June 6, 1939, Dodson... Read More
African-American history
Voices of Change: The Legacy of Orde Coombs 5 min read Orde Coombs, born on the island of Saint Vincent in the Caribbean on June 3, 1939, was a trailblazer in the worlds of academia and... Read More
Oliver Edward Nelson – Innovative Grammy Award Jazz Composer Oliver Edward Nelson born on June 4, 1932 was prolific American jazz musician and composer who made significant contributions to the world of music during... Read More
Happy Birthday “Move On Up” Curtis Mayfield 2 min read Curtis Mayfield born on June 3, 1942 in Chicago Illinois, was a prominent figure in the music industry during the 1960s and 1970s. Mayfield was... Read More
Bon anniversaire! Charismatic Josephine Baker Josephine Baker, née McDonald on June 3, 1906, was a groundbreaking performer and activist who made lasting impact on the entertainment industry and the fight... Read More
Saluting Multifaceted Artist Charles Weldon 2 min read Charles Weldon was a multifaceted artist who as actor, director and songwriter made significant contributions to the world of theater. Throughout his career, Weldon acted... Read More
Birthday Greetings “Blazing Saddles” Cleavon Little Cleavon Little was an iconic African American actor who made significant impact on the world of film and theater. Born on June 1, 1939 in... Read More
Birthday Salute to Prosperity Theologian Reverend Ike Reverend Ike born Frederick J. Eikerenkoetter II, born June 1, 1935, was prominent American preacher and founder of the United Church Science of Living Institute.... Read More