Olivia B Waxman, Time Carter G. Woodson, the “father of black history.” Image: Library of Congress. Featured Image [dropcap]The[/dropcap] official theme of Black History Month 2019, “Black Migrations,” is a fitting one: not only is migration one of today’s most pressing political issues, but it’s also a key part of the annual observance’s own history. […]
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Sundance Film Review: ‘Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool’ | Variety
Stanley Nelson’s superbly crafted documentary taps deep into the mystique of Miles Davis: his sound, stardom, and cult of personality.
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The Women Behind The Songs: Jessie Mae Robinson | NPR
MEREDITH OCHS, NPR Jessie Mae Robinson’s songs have been recorded by hundreds of artists, from Louis Jordan to Lana Del Rey. Courtesy of the Robinson family. Featured Image [dropcap]Many[/dropcap] may know Wanda Jackson’s 1960s hit “Let’s Have a Party,” or even the versions performed by Led Zeppelin and Elvis Presley, but most will not recognize […]
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Remembering the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike | AFRO
A War for Black Respect—“I Am A Man”
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