Birthday

The Katherine Dunham Dance Consequences 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Dance
• Film
• Theatre

The Katherine Dunham Dance Consequences

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

  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

Octavia Estelle Butler – a formidable science fiction writer 3 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Books
• Writers/Authors

Octavia Estelle Butler – a formidable science fiction writer

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

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

Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. “Hello” it’s your Birthday 2 min read

• Birthday
• Music

Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. “Hello” it’s your Birthday

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr., born June 20, 1949, is a prominent figure in the music industry. His career, in music, began in the 1970s with... Read More

Phylicia Rashad — Actor and Educator 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday

Phylicia Rashad — Actor and Educator

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

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

Sutton Elbert Griggs, Baptist Minister 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Religion

Sutton Elbert Griggs, Baptist Minister

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

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

Tupac Amaru Shakur 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Hip Hop/Rap

Tupac Amaru Shakur

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Tupac Amaru Shakur, also known as 2Pac, was a highly influential American rapper, songwriter and actor. He is widely considered to be one of the... Read More

Marcus Miller – wishing you many happy returns on your special day 3 min read

• Birthday
• Funk/Soul
• Jazz
• Music

Marcus Miller – wishing you many happy returns on your special day

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Wishing you many happy returns to you on your special day William Henry Marcus Miller Jr. Marcus Miller, born on June 14, 1959, is a... Read More

Shantrelle P. Lewis sheds light on underrepresented artists 2 min read

• Birthday
• Documentary
• Film
• Media

Shantrelle P. Lewis sheds light on underrepresented artists

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Shantrelle P. Lewis is a highly accomplished scholar, critic and filmmaker who has made significant contributions to the field of curatorial studies. Born on June... Read More