Birthday

Bill Withers — it’s a lovely Birthday today 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Funk/Soul
• Music

Bill Withers — it’s a lovely Birthday today

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

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

Paul Laurence Dunbar — the caged birds sing “Happy Birthday” 3 min read

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

Paul Laurence Dunbar — the caged birds sing “Happy Birthday”

Marion Coleman 2 years ago

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 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