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 16: Ma Rainey 2 min read A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Mother of Blues Story Ma Rainey, born in 1886, is often called the “Mother of the Blues.”... Read More
February 15: John Coltrane 2 min read A Daily Journey Through Black History Month A Jazz Genius Ahead of His Time Story On February 18, 1927, John Coltrane recorded his first solo... 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 10: Erroll Garner 4 min read A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Fearless Innovator of Jazz 🎹🎶 📖 Story Erroll Garner, born on June 15, 1921, in Pittsburgh, PA, was... Read More
February 3: James Baldwin 2 min read A Daily Journey Through Black History Month “The Fire Next Time” and the Call for Justice Story James Baldwin was a writer, essayist, and activist... Read More
February 2: Mahalia Jackson 2 min read A Daily Journey Through Black History Month “The Queen of Gospel” at the March on Washington Story The Mahalia Jackson stirring performance of “How I... Read More
February 1: Jacob Lawrence 2 min read A Daily Journey Through Black History Month “The Migration Series”: Chronicling a People’s Journey Story Jacob Lawrence was one of the most celebrated painters of... Read More