✨Cultural Wrap-Up: James Brown, Friday, May 2, 2025 ROUTES: A Guide to African-American Culture✨ Cultural Wrap-Up – Friday, May 2, 2025 🎉 James Brown (Born May 3, 1933) — the Godfather of Soul.... Read More
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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
February 22: Berry Gordy 2 min read A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Godfather of Black Music Story Berry Gordy, born in 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, is the visionary founder... Read More
February 20: Duke Ellington 2 min read 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 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 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
February 12: Art Tatum 2 min read 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 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