Birthday Congratulations to Morgan Freeman and His Legacy Morgan Freeman was born on June 1, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee. His acting style is oft characterized by his deep voice, his commanding presence and... Read More
African-American history
🎭 Honoring the Legacy of Shirley Verrett – A Trailblazing Opera Icon Shirley Verrett wasn’t just an opera singer – she was a force of nature, captivating audiences with a voice that soared across the world’s greatest... Read More
Honoring African-American Soldiers on Memorial Day On Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country, often sacrificing their lives in defense of freedom.... Read More
Miles Davis: Honoring the Legacy of a Jazz Icon — 95 Years Old Miles Davis, one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz, was born on May 26, 1926, in Alton, Illinois.Today, we celebrate what... Read More
Happy 100th Birthday to Jazz Innovator Marshall Allen! Marshall Allen, born May 25, 1924, stands as a living legend in the world of jazz, celebrated for his trailblazing work as a musician and... Read More
ROUTES’ Roots: Luther Robinson A.K.A. Mr. Bojangles | 12/1977 Born in Richmond, Virginia in 1878, as Luther Robinson, just thirteen years after the United States Congress passed the amendment to abolish slavery in America,... Read More
Kwame Brathwaite’s NYC “Black Is Beautiful” Moments Sometimes the smaller exhibitions in an art or history museum will bowl you over with their power. Individual pieces and groups of pieces will captivate... Read More
The Late Virgil Abloh Contemporary Cultural Exhibition One expression that has always irked me is “Only the good die young.” It is meant to comfort, to assuage the pain after the passing... Read More