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and Mary Frances Berry. Frederick Douglass (1817-1895); Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955); Louis Armstrong (1900-1971); James Baldwin (1924-1987); George Washington Carver (1861-1943); Ralph J. Bunche (1904...
New York City’s diversity is its greatest strength, essential to its significance as a thriving cultural, intellectual, artistic, and economic center. The African American experience has been central to New York City since its earliest colonial settlement, and the lives, history, and culture of ...
Prof Barling added: "There are two people in modern jazz who are the foundations of modern jazz, one of them Sidney Bechet, the other is Louis Armstrong. So you can see how the Southern Syncopated Orchestra, with its energy, with its new music, with its...
A global icon and legendary performer, her distinctive voice and innovative blend of pop, R&B, and dance music have made her one of the most successful and influential artists in history. With hits such as "Rhythm Nation" and "That's the Way Love Goes," her impressive vocal range, magne...
2009:A Graphic History of African Americans interview 2008:Martin L King Jr. Remembered - Selma the Musical 2007:A special Joe Louis boxing feature with a knock-out punch 2006:Black History People Quiz Website Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King, Sojourner Truth: instantly...
Black History Audio Book includes informative stories about famous black history people. The spoken words come directly out of this black history app on your de…
There were a myriad of reasons that Claudette was erased from history, but perhaps the most heartbreaking, was this advice given by her mother: “My mother told me to be quiet about what I did. Let Rosa be the one. White people aren’t going to bother Rosa — her skin is lighter th...
Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, which celebrates the evolution of jazz. Check out the park’s website to get a free downloadable map for a self-led jazz history walking tour of notable sites in the area. You’ll even stroll past locations where Louis Armstrong once played his trumpet...
February has been a time to center the Black community. Here are 3 ways to observe Black History Month with your family.