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 14: Scott Joplin
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A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The King of Ragtime Story Scott Joplin, often referred to as “The King of Ragtime,” revolutionized American music with his... Read More
February 13: Claude McKay
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A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Voice of the Harlem Renaissance Story Claude McKay, a key figure of the Harlem Renaissance, used his... Read More
February 12: Art Tatum
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A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Poet of the Piano Story On February 12, 1909, Art Tatum, one of the most virtuosic jazz pianists... Read More
February 11. Ella Fitzgerald
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A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The First Lady of Song Story Ella Fitzgerald, born in 1917, is widely celebrated as one of the greatest... Read More
Iconic Visuals: Celebrating Black History MonthThrough Powerful Imagery
A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Black History Month is a time for reflection, celebration, and storytelling — stories not only told in words... Read More
February 9: Langston Hughes
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A Daily Journey Through Black History Month From Poetry to Activism: A Voice for the People Story On February 9, 1902, Langston Hughes was born... Read More
February 8: Louis Armstrong
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A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Pioneer of Jazz Innovation Story In the 1920s, Louis Armstrong revolutionized jazz with his virtuosic trumpet playing... Read More