Category : Performance

Regina M. Anderson, also known by her married name Regina M. Andrews and the pseudonym Ursala (Ursula) Trelling, was a significant figure in American literary...

Josephine Baker, originally named Freda Josephine McDonald, was an American-born French dancer and singer who left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment and...

Gordon Parks was an American photographer, composer, author, poet, and film director who left a lasting legacy in the fields of photojournalism and filmmaking. He...

Billie Holiday’s 1939 song about racist lynchings stunned audiences and redefined popular music. In an extract from 33 Revolutions Per Minute, his history of protest...

Dorothy Dandridge, a name that resonates with elegance and talent, was a trailblazer in Hollywood during the mid-20th century. Born on November 9, 1922, in...

Sidney Poitier is a Bahamian-American actor, film director, and author who broke barriers and paved the way for future generations of black actors in Hollywood....

Eddie James House Jr., also known as “Son House,” was a prominent figure in the world of blues music. Born in Lyon, Mississippi to Eddie...

A Legend of the Blues Buddy Guy, born George Guy on July 30, 1936, in Lettsworth, Louisiana, is an iconic American blues musician celebrated for...

John Lee Hooker was an influential American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Born on August 22, 1917, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Hooker’s distinctive style and deep,...