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February 23: Marian Anderson 2 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Classical
• Opera

February 23: Marian Anderson

Ronald Bunn 10 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Voice of the Movement Story Marian Anderson, a world-renowned contralto, was a trailblazer who shattered racial barriers... Read More

February 15: John Coltrane 2 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Jazz
• Music

February 15: John Coltrane

Ronald Bunn 10 months ago

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

February 14: Scott Joplin 2 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Music
• Ragtime

February 14: Scott Joplin

Ronald Bunn 10 months ago

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

ROUTES’ ROOTS — Oscar Micheaux, Filmaker | 1980-1-18 3 min read

• African-American history
• Film
• Media

ROUTES’ ROOTS — Oscar Micheaux, Filmaker | 1980-1-18

Nelson George 11 months ago

Black themes on the wide screen had their origins long before Hollywood producers discovered their market value. In fact, black film producers were around when... Read More

🎉 Honoring Alvin Ailey Jr. on His Birthday – January 5 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Dance
• Theatre

🎉 Honoring Alvin Ailey Jr. on His Birthday – January 5

Ronald Bunn 12 months ago

Today, we celebrate the birthday and extraordinary legacy of Alvin Ailey Jr. – a trailblazer who revolutionized modern dance and illuminated the African-American experience through... Read More

Ellis Haizlip — a pioneering television producer 4 min read

• African-American history
• Art
• Media
• Television

Ellis Haizlip — a pioneering television producer

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

Early Life and Vision Ellis Haizlip was a pioneering television producer and host, renowned for his groundbreaking work in promoting African-American culture through the medium... Read More

Dance Theatre Of Harlem: A Look At Black Classicism | 11/1977 7 min read

• African-American history
• Dance
• Theatre

Dance Theatre Of Harlem: A Look At Black Classicism | 11/1977

Peter Bailey 1 year ago

Today, I find myself reflecting nostalgically and appreciatively on the profound impact of Arthur Mitchell and the Dance Theatre of Harlem. In 2023, the Permanent... Read More

Richard Pryor: Pushing Boundaries and Battling Censorship | 11/1977 5 min read

• African-American history
• Theatre

Richard Pryor: Pushing Boundaries and Battling Censorship | 11/1977

Howard Brock Garland 1 year ago

Focus Your Attention The first Richard Pryor show of the new season should have begun with Pryor insouciantly standing nude from the waist up saying,... Read More