#HarlemRenaissance

February 20: Duke Ellington 2 min read

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

February 20: Duke Ellington

Ronald Bunn 10 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Icon of Jazz Composition Story Duke Ellington, born in 1899, is widely regarded as one of the... Read More

February 18: Bessie Smith: Jazz’s First Superstar 2 min read

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

February 18: Bessie Smith: Jazz’s First Superstar

Ronald Bunn 10 months ago

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

February 13: Claude McKay 3 min read

• African-American history
• Media
• Writers/Authors

February 13: Claude McKay

Ronald Bunn 10 months ago

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 2 min read

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

February 12: Art Tatum

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

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 2 min read

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

February 11. Ella Fitzgerald

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

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

February 9: Langston Hughes 2 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month

February 9: Langston Hughes

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

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 2 min read

• African-American history
• Jazz
• Music

February 8: Louis Armstrong

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

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

February 7: Zora Neale Hurston 2 min read

• African-American history

February 7: Zora Neale Hurston

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Preserving Black Stories and Folklore Story In 1937, Zora Neale Hurston published her seminal novel Their Eyes Were Watching... Read More