You may also like
Nina Simone
jazz
Read more
Source: AA Studies Research Guide
W. C. Handy (1873-1958)
1909 Memphis Blues, by W[illiam] C[hristopher] Handy, composer, cornetist, band leader, and publisher, was the first written blues composition. Handy is known as the Father of the Blues.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Jan
0
1909
Billie Holiday Born
Billie Holiday, blues singer, born in Baltimore, Md.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Apr
7
1915
Congo authorities discuss plans to save school year [Morning Call]
Each government is devising its own plan for life after the COVID-19 lockdown. The Minister of Primary, Secondary and Literacy Education, Anatole Collinet Makosso, shared the country’s plan with Africanews.
Read more
Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Sponsored by Pride Academy
Nat King Cole
Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American singer who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist. He was widely noted for his soft baritone voice, performing in big band and jazz genres, and was a major force in popular
Read more
Source: AA Studies Research Guide
Feb
15
1965
A Short History of African-American Folk Music
From the blues to zydeco, and jazz to hip-hop, slave-era spirituals about struggle and personal empowerment to the forefathers of rock and roll, America’s roots music is absolutely replete with the influence of the African-American community. Understanding the history provides a wonderful way to
Read more
Source: ThoughtCo
Sponsored by Greater Boston Veterans Collaborative
Aaron Neville
Known for his characteristic near-soprano vibrato and refined voice, Aaron Neville is an acclaimed American R&B musician. Born on January 24, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Neville has been active as a musician since 1960. Apart from R&B, he has also explored other avenues in musical
Read more
Source: Black History Resources
Sponsored by Center for Critical Race and Digital Studies
Jan
24
1941
Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Fort Worth, Texas (1875- )
Following emancipation in 1865, former slaves across the South detached themselves from white-controlled congregations and established independent churches. In Fort Worth, Texas, historic Mt. Gilead Baptist Church was one of those new congregations. Over time it would serve the spiritual and
Read more
Source: Black Past
Sponsored by National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Boston Metropolitan Chapter
Count Basie
William James Basie was one of the most notable jazz musicians of the 20th century. He was born on August 21, 1904 to Harvey Lee and Lillian Basie in Red Bank, New Jersey. Both his parents were musicians, which influenced Basie from an early age. His father played the mellophone, and his mother
Read more
Source: Black History Resources
Aug
21
1904
Aretha Franklin - Wikipedia
Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights
Read more
Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thornton, Willie Mae “Big Mama” (1926-1984)
Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton was a blues singer and songwriter whose recordings of “Hound Dog” and “Ball ‘n’ Chain” later were transformed into huge hits by Elvis Presley and Janis
Read more
Source: Black Past
Sponsored by Greater Boston Veterans Collaborative
Jul
25
1984
African-American music
African-American music is an umbrella term covering a diverse range of musics and musical genres largely developed by African Americans. Their origins are in musical forms that arose out of the historical condition of slavery that characterized the lives of African Americans prior to the American
Read more
Source: AA Studies Research Guide
Oct
28
2009
Waters, Muddy
Waters, Muddy, 1915–83, African-American blues singer and guitarist, b. Rolling Fork, Miss., as McKinley Morganfield. As a teenager he began singing and playing traditional country blues on harmonica and guitar, and in 1941 he was recorded by Alan Lomax for the Library of Congress. Two years
Read more
Source: Fact Monster - Black History
Howlin' Wolf - Birthday
Howlin’ Wolf, a nickname for Chester Arthur Burnett, was an American Blues musician, born on June 10, 1910, in White Station, Mississippi.
Read more
Source: Black History Resources
Sponsored by Concerned Black Men of Massachusetts
Jun
10
1910
Pearl Primus: Dancer is born
Blending African and Caribbean sources with American traditions of blues, jazz, and jitterbug, Pearl Primus created new and vibrant forms of dance.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sponsored by Museum of African American History in Massachusetts
Nov
29
1919
Bo Diddley
Ellas Otha Bathes, more commonly known by his stage name “Bo Diddley”, was an American R&B vocalist, guitarist and songwriter. Diddley was also known as ‘The Originator’ due to his vital role in the transition of Blues music to Rock and
Read more
Source: Black History Resources
Jun
2
2008
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin , in full Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.), American singer who defined the golden age of soul music of the 1960s. Franklin’s mother, Barbara, was a gospel singer and pianist. Her father, C.L. Franklin, presided over the New Bethel Baptist
Read more
Source: Brittanica
Mar
25
1942
Black Swan Records (1921-1923)
Black Swan Records was the first black-owned recording company that sold popular music to black audiences. Black Swan Records specialized in jazz and blues recordings but it also became the first company to record black classical musicians. During its brief existence from 1921 and 1923, Black Swan
Read more
Source: Black Past
Baldwin, James (1924-1987)
James Arthur Baldwin, fiction writer, essayist, dramatist, and poet, was born on August 2, 1924 in Harlem, New York during the Harlem Renaissance. After graduating from DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx in 1942, he began his formal career as a writer.  Baldwin was inspired by Richard
Read more
Source: Black Past
Aug
2
1924
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal , original name Henry Saint Clair Fredericks (born May 17, 1942, New York, N.Y., U.S.), American singer, guitarist, songwriter, and one of the pioneers of what came to be called world music. He combined blues and other African-American music with Caribbean and West African music and
Read more
Source: Brittanica
Sponsored by Diversity In Action
May
17
1942
Botswana coronavirus: capital Gaborone declared high-risk area, 'quarantined'
A statement issued by Dr. Kereng Masupu, coordinator of the presidential task force on COVID-19 read: “Following the confirmed COVID-19 case of a truck driver who came into Gaborone through the Tiokweng border on Sunday 09 May
Read more
Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Bill Monroe
Bill Monroe , byname of William Smith Monroe (born Sept. 13, 1911, Rosine, Ky., U.S.—died Sept. 9, 1996, Springfield, near Nashville, Tenn.), American singer, songwriter, and mandolin player who invented the bluegrass style of country
Read more
Source: Brittanica
Sponsored by Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (MBLA)
Mathis, Johnny (1935 - )
John “Johnny” Royce Mathis, singer, was born in Gilmer, Texas on September 30, 1935, the fourth of seven children born to Clem, a chauffeur and handyman, and Mildred, a maid.  The Mathis family moved to San Francisco, Californias Fillmore District when Mathis was a young child.  When
Read more
Source: Black Past
Sep
30
1935
Howlin' Wolf
Howlin’ Wolf, a nickname for Chester Arthur Burnett, was an American Blues musician, born on June 10, 1910, in White Station, Mississippi. Ranked at #51 by the Rolling Stone Magazine in the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, and arguably deserving a better spot on the list, Wolf is without a doubt
Read more
Source: Black History Resources
Jan
10
1976
Dominique Dawes
One of the most renowned names in the history of American gymnastics, Dominique Dawes was born in November 20, 1976 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dawes recognized her passion for gymnastics at an early age of 6 years and attended lessons with Kelli Hill who remained her coach for the rest of
Read more
Source: Black History Resources
Nov
20
1976
Africa: Under COVID-19 Lockdowns, 32 Million Africans Would Be Severely Food Deprived
After an eight-week lockdown, 168 million people would no longer afford the amount of food they were consuming pre-COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa, indicates new International Growth Centre
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Sponsored by New York University
B.B. King
Riley B. King, better known by his stage name “B.B. King” is a famous African American blues musician. He was born on September 16, 1925 on a cotton plantation in Mississippi, to Albert King and Nora Ella Farr. His father left the family when King was very young, and his mother
Read more
Source: Black History Resources
Sponsored by APEX Museum
Sep
16
1925
Jazz History by Decade - 1920 to 1930
Previous Decade: 1910 – 1920
Read more
Source: ThoughtCo
African-American history of agriculture in the United States
The role of African Americans in the agricultural history of the United States was extremely important, and given that the majority of blacks were employed in agriculture in the United States particularly during the 19th and early 20th century, represents a major part of their history and the
Read more
Source: BlackHistory.com
Matthew Cherry
Matthew Cherry developed two devices that would one day evolve into very useful items for transportation. The first device was called a velocipede and consisted of a metal frame upon which were attached two or three wheels. Someone sitting on the seat of the apparatus could propel themselves
Read more
Source: Black History Resources
More from Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
All religious groups were not treated equitably in the selection of vaccination sites - Stabroek News
‘Long Hair’ appeals conviction over fisherman’s murder - Stabroek News
South Africa U19 tour of Caribbean being discussed - Stabroek News
Home owner on Deobirana St continuing to illegally extend structure - Stabroek News
Convict challenges child rape sentence - Stabroek News
Cash prizes at stake for tomorrow’s 60-mile cycle road race - Stabroek News
Meetings of parliamentary committees, sub-committees suspended over rise in COVID cases - Stabroek News
Crabwood Creek fisher goes missing in Corentyne River - Stabroek News
Ninvalle urges boxers to continue training - Stabroek News
Local Golden Jaguars to resume training today - Stabroek News
Arrest warrants issued for 30 accused curfew breakers - Stabroek News
In person meetings of parliamentary committees suspended due to COVID - Stabroek News
Chennai wins battle of IPL kings - Stabroek News
Deep South Rupununi villages in appeal for COVID relief packages - Stabroek News
CWI’s Adams adamant cricket must be played - Stabroek News
Appeal Court sets June 14th for arguments in challenge to dismissed elections petition - Stabroek News
Guyana lose by 20 points to powerhouse Jamaica - Stabroek News
Guyana maintains ‘Free’ rating in latest Freedom report - Stabroek News
PAC invites nominees for procurement commission - Stabroek News
Nurse on fraud charges over alleged Ponzi scheme - Stabroek News
Two women, 81, among four new COVID deaths - Stabroek News
Anthony says public calls led to expansion of COVID vaccines rollout - Stabroek News
PNCR central executive to look at feasibility of congress - Stabroek News
CANU to make internal changes after actions of ranks in Lethem operation - Stabroek News
Vaccinated young adults say they feel better protected from COVID - Stabroek News
Utivlugt sugar workers down tools over stalled pay talks - Stabroek News
Woman, 81, latest COVID fatality - Stabroek News
Trinidad energy minister passes away - Stabroek News
Guyana, France for closer military co-operation - Stabroek News
CGX taps US$19M loan from Frontera for Guyana projects - Stabroek News
Joint Services at Mazaruni Prisons - Stabroek News
GRA defends Lethem anti-smuggling operation - Stabroek News
Ministry reports 120 new COVID cases - Stabroek News
Relief supplies arrive in St Vincent - Stabroek News
Despite depression, Reisa Roberts lives a life of giving - Stabroek News
DDL Group after-tax profit rises by 11.7% - Stabroek News
Japanese study said gas to power viable - Stabroek News
Head of Trinidad police squad put on ID parade over deaths of murder suspects - Stabroek News
Resumption of Candidates Tournament tomorrow promises to be exciting - Stabroek News
Divergent perspectives on gov’t and opposition performances - Stabroek News
Cartoons - Stabroek News
Cuba - Stabroek News
Trinidad energy minister passes away - Stabroek News
Joseph among runs but Worcestershire under pressure - Stabroek News
Phillips says every household to get COVID grant - Stabroek News
LUCAS STOCK INDEX (LSI) - Stabroek News
Yes, you have time to exercise - Stabroek News
West Berbice Cricket Association selects youth players for educational grant - Stabroek News
Smart classroom commissioned at President’s College - Stabroek News
Caribbean teachers union objects to CXC’s exams plans - Stabroek News

Spirituality Facts