She joined the kickline and broke the color barrier. In 1988, 19-year-old Jennifer Jones became the first black Rockette when ...

India Ambré Perkins, known in Rhythm and Blues / Jazz circles as Ambré, performed at the 'Say It Loud' Black History Month ...

Teen artists showcase their talent and creativity by displaying flower silhouettes, neon acrylic artwork inspired by the ...

For four decades, the USA has officially celebrated Black History Month, but efforts to honor African American history in ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Duke Ellington, a giant in jazz history, was more than just a composer and bandleader—he was a cultural ...

The streets of the Five Points neighborhood of Denver will feature art galleries, jazz music and culinary delights in honor ...

Whether you’re a history buff or a theater geek, Black History Month is fun this year in Columbus. There are celebrations ...

Works by Black artists on how labor influenced Black history and culture, curated by Faith Evans; reception 3-5 p.m. Feb. 16; ...

Coming of age during the golden age of American jazz, Shaw was infatuated with the innovative, revolutionary sounds of the genre. Before too long, the teenager was lending her distinctive vocals to ...

meaning we are positioned better than ever to connect Kansas City’s jazz legacy to the broader cultural and musical conversation.” Dr. Ashley Jordan – A distinguished historian and President/CEO of ...

Tony Poole dives into the latest Afro-Cuban, Latin, and Brazilian jazz releases on this special worldwide edition ... Ginger Johnson and His African Messengers “Talking Drum" from African Party ...

And they both made territorial expansion a part of the national conversation, be it Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam then because of the Spanish-American War, or Greenland today. McKinley ...