February 23: Marian Anderson 2 min read 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
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February 23: Marian Anderson 2 min read
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
February 14: Scott Joplin 2 min read 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 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 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 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 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 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