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Novelist: In 1853, American William Wells Brown, then living in London, published the first novel by an African American: "Clotel; or, the President’s Daughter". Brown would also publish the first play by an African American, "The Escape; or, A Leap for Freedom", in 1858. Comic Book...
He was the first African-American performer to host a variety television series, The Nat King Cole Show, which aired from 1956 to 1957. This achievement was a milestone in American television history, inspiring future generations of artists. Nat King Cole left an indelible ...
American artist, Roy Lichtenstein is well known for his use of cartoon strips, that were very popular in the 1950s, in his artwork. Lichtenstein admired the skill of comic book artists, who could create complicated stories of love and war in cartoon form. Along with other great artists like...
“The Weary Blues” follows an African American pianist playing in Harlem on Lenox Avenue. It starts off sounding like he’s completely carefree but ends: “The stars went out and so did the moon / The singer stopped playing and went to bed / While the Weary Blues echoed through his head...
“The Weary Blues” follows an African American pianist playing in Harlem on Lenox Avenue. It starts off sounding like he’s completely carefree but ends: “The stars went out and so did the moon / The singer stopped playing and went to bed / While the Weary Blues echoed through his head...
Check out theseFamous Langston Hughes Quotes! These powerful African American expressions are intelligent words to remember and motivate daily. You might recognize some of these memorable lines, while others will bring a new perspective to your life. Like many of hisinspirational sayings, they resonat...
One of the most prominent concentrations of African-American businesses in the United States during the early 20th century. It was popularly known as America's "Black Wall Street" until the Tulsa race riot of 1921. Grove's Road –Bolivia (See Yungas Road) Guoliang Tunnel Road• China – ...
John Hope Franklin was a trailblazing American historian whose seminal 1947 work, "From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African Americans," has sold more than three million copies. He earned a bachelor's degree from Fisk University in Tennessee in 1935 as well as a master's degree and a ...
Jordan ranks fifth in the list of the most successful African-American recording artists according to Joel Whitburn's analysis of Billboard magazine's R&B chart. Though comprehensive sales figures are not available, he had at least four million-selling hits during his career. Jordan regularly ...