Birthday

Saluting Multifaceted Artist Charles Weldon 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Theatre

Saluting Multifaceted Artist Charles Weldon

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

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 Salute to Prosperity Theologian Reverend Ike 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Religion

Birthday Salute to Prosperity Theologian Reverend Ike

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

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

Birthday Congratulations to Morgan Freeman and His Legacy 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Film
• Theatre

Birthday Congratulations to Morgan Freeman and His Legacy

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

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

🎭 Honoring the Legacy of Shirley Verrett – A Trailblazing Opera Icon 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Classical

🎭 Honoring the Legacy of Shirley Verrett – A Trailblazing Opera Icon

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

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

Miles Davis: Honoring the Legacy of a Jazz Icon — 95 Years Old 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Jazz

Miles Davis: Honoring the Legacy of a Jazz Icon — 95 Years Old

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

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! 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Jazz

Happy 100th Birthday to Jazz Innovator Marshall Allen!

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

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

Jackie Mc: Reflections of a Jazz Revivalist on his Birthday 10 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Jazz

Jackie Mc: Reflections of a Jazz Revivalist on his Birthday

Playthell Benjamin 4 years ago

The late anthropologist and long time student of transformative social movements, Dr. Luther P. Gerhlach, demonstrated that those movements among human beings which change people’s... Read More