by admindarius | May 5, 2023 | Black Art, Literature, and Music, Black History (Reconstruction to Present), Black New-US, Current News Headlines, Video Essays on Black History and Politics
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural explosion of Black art and music in the 1920s. But as Black culture took to a more prominent stage there was intense debate among artists about how Black artists and musicians should best present themselves to white audiences. Here we explore how they navigated this cultural dilemma.
by African Elements | May 4, 2023 | Black Art, Literature, and Music, Black History (Through Reconstruction), Black New-US, Current News Headlines
Newly discovered poem linked to Phillis Wheatley raises hope for fuller picture of her life A poetry scholar has discovered what could be the earliest known full-length elegy by poet Phillis Wheatley (above). Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Among the shelves of the...
by News Headlines | Apr 30, 2023 | Black Art, Literature, and Music, Black History (Reconstruction to Present), Black New-US, News Current Events and Research
‘Sidney’ Director Reginald Hudlin On Impact Of Sidney Poitier: “He Changed The Global Image Of Black People” – Contenders TV: Docs + Unscripted By Matthew Carey When the late Sidney Poitier embarked on a movie career in the early 1950s, he entered an industry with a...
by News Headlines | Apr 26, 2023 | Black Art, Literature, and Music, Black History (Reconstruction to Present), Black New-US, Current News Headlines
Although his career was brief, it was one that was impactful. Jazz lovers took notice of him when he stepped on the scene at the age of 29 in 1955 – five years later, he launched his solo career at 33 and died at 40. John Coltrane was a renowned jazz musician known...
by News Headlines | Apr 26, 2023 | Black Art, Literature, and Music, Black History (Reconstruction to Present), Black New-US, Current News Headlines
By HILLEL ITALIE | AP National WriterNEW YORK — Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world, has died. He was 96.Belafonte died Tuesday of...
by News Headlines | Apr 24, 2023 | Black Art, Literature, and Music, Black History (Reconstruction to Present), Black New-US, Current News Headlines
To echo the late essayist, Stanley Crouch, nothing says I want to live more than hip-hop. This street-born culture has saved lives—literally.As hip-hop culture celebrates its 50th birthday, Toby S. Jenkins, associate professor of education at the University of South...
