February 18: Bessie Smith: Jazz’s First Superstar
A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Story On February 21, 1901, Bessie Smith, the “Empress of the Blues,” was born. With her powerful voice... Read More
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February 17: Thomas A. Dorsey
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A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Father of Gospel Music Story Thomas A. Dorsey, often called the “Father of Gospel Music,” revolutionized religious... Read More