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2024 Paris Summer Olympics 3 min read

• Sports

2024 Paris Summer Olympics

Ellen Levitt 2 years ago

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are in full swing, and Team USA is doing well, earning medals in various sports. African-American athletes make up a... Read More

Birthday Greetings Patti Austin — Keep the Music Playing 2 min read

• Birthday
• Jazz
• Lecture
• Music
• Rhythm & Blues

Birthday Greetings Patti Austin — Keep the Music Playing

Robert Toomer, Jr. 2 years ago

Patti Austin,  born on August 10, 1950, is an esteemed singer and songwriter whose musical career spans several decades. Her contributions to the music industry... Read More

Jack DeJohnette the spiritual: drummer, pianist and composer 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Jazz
• Music

Jack DeJohnette the spiritual: drummer, pianist and composer

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Jack DeJohnette, born August 9, 1942, is an eminent jazz drummer, pianist and composer. He has significantly influenced the landscape of jazz music throughout 20th... Read More

Abbey Lincoln Happy Birthday! 2 min read

• African-American history

Abbey Lincoln Happy Birthday!

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

First I would like to acknowledge the Birthdate of Abbey Lincoln, August 6, 2024. Today would be her 94th birthday. I have a somewhat cute... Read More

Singer-Songwriter Syreeta collaborated with Stevie & Billy 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Music
• Rhythm & Blues

Singer-Songwriter Syreeta collaborated with Stevie & Billy

Marion Coleman 2 years ago

Syreeta Wright, known simply as Syreeta, was an influential singer-songwriter whose contributions to music industry left a lasting legacy. Born on August 3 1946, in... Read More

Maestro Geoffrey Lamont Holder take the Stage 3 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Dance
• Theatre

Maestro Geoffrey Lamont Holder take the Stage

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Geoffrey Lamont Holder was multi-talented Trinidadian-American artist who made significant contributions to the worlds of dance film, music and art. Born on August 1, 1930,... Read More

Artist Norman Wilfred Lewis a Social Justice Artist 3 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday

Artist Norman Wilfred Lewis a Social Justice Artist

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Norman Wilfred Lewis was a prominent African-American painter, scholar and teacher. He along with fellow artists Romare Bearden and Ernest Crichlow sought to bring attention... Read More

Billy Taylor — Jazz Musician, Composer, Educator & Artistic Director 3 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Jazz
• Music

Billy Taylor — Jazz Musician, Composer, Educator & Artistic Director

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Billy Taylor, born on July 24 1921, was a highly respected figure in the world of jazz music. He was known not only for his... Read More