Category : Performance

Esther Rolle was an American actress who rose to fame for her role as Florida Evans, the matriarch of a working-class Black family, on the...

In the glittering yet unforgiving world of early 20th-century entertainment, where racial barriers loomed as large as the spotlights, one woman danced, sang, and acted...

Oscar Holden, a name that may not ring a bell for many, was an influential figure in the world of music during the early 20th...

Charles Joseph “Buddy” Bolden, born on September 6, 1877, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Alice and Westmore Bolden, stands as one of the most influential...

James Reese Europe, born on February 22, 1880, was an American musician, composer, and bandleader who played a significant role in the development of jazz...

Charley Pride was one of the most successful and influential country music artists of all time. He was also the first Black superstar in a...

Rose McClendon (1884-1936) was a pioneering African-American stage actress known for her powerful performances and contributions to the theater community. She was a prominent figure...

Claudia McNeil was a prominent American actress, best known for her portrayal of Lena Younger in the stage and film adaptations of Lorraine Hansberry’s iconic...

Best remembered for the role of Reverend Sykes in the film classic To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), William Walker was born in Pendleton, Indiana in...