Fats Domino
Fats Domino was a pioneering American pianist and singer-songwriter who made a significant impact on the development of rock and roll music. Born Antoine Domino...
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Haki Madhubut
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Haki R. Madhubuti, formerly known as Don L. Lee, is an African-American poet, author, and educator. He was born on February 23, 1942, in Little...
Sarah Jane Smith Thompson Garnet
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Sarah Jane Smith Thompson Garnet holds a distinguished place in history as the first Black female principal of a New York City public school and...
William Julius (“Judy”) Johnson
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William Julius Johnson, commonly known as “Judy” Johnson, was a prominent figure in the world of sports. Born on October 26, 1899, in Snow Hill,...
NYC’s Early African American Settlements – Weeksville
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Weeksville was a free black community founded in 1838 by James Weeks. Weeks was an African-American longshoreman from Virginia, who bought the land the community...
The Jackson Five
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The Jackson Five was an American pop group that achieved widespread fame in the 1970s. The group was formed in 1964 in Gary, Indiana, by...
The Funk Brothers
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The Funk Brothers were Motown Records’ house band that played behind the Motown stars from 1959 to 1972. Though known in the jazz clubs of...
James Jamerson
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James Jamerson, the legendary bassist, was a pivotal figure in shaping the iconic Motown sound that dominated the music scene in the 1960s. Despite his...
The Commodores
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Renowned for the funk, soul, and R&B hits “Just to Be Close to You,” “Easy” and “Brick House,” the Commodores became one of the top...
Smokey Robinson
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Smokey Robinson is a legendary American singer, songwriter, and record producer who has made an indelible mark on the music industry. Born William Robinson Jr....