Sarah Vaughan (March 27, 1924 – April 3, 1990) was an American jazz singer. Nicknamed “Sassy” and “The Divine One”, she won four Grammy Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. She was given an NEA Jazz Masters Award in 1989.
Read More Sarah VaughnAlberta Hunter (April 1, 1895 – October 17, 1984) was an American jazz and blues singer and songwriter from the early 1920s to the late 1950s. After twenty years of working as a nurse, Hunter resumed her singing career in 1977.
Read More Alberta HunterHouston Person (born November 10, 1934) is an American jazz tenor saxophonist and record producer. Although he has performed in the hard bop and swing genres, he is most experienced in and best known for his work in soul jazz. He received the Eubie Blake Jazz Award in 1982.
Read More Houston PersonMan held up a Black Lives Matter sign in ‘America’s Most Racist Town’ and shared how it went This is full of profanity and ugliness but is familiar to many, many black and brown folks.
Read More America’s Most Racist TownThe efforts of the Founders of the American nation to define the role of religious faith in public life and the degree to which it could be supported by public officials that was not inconsistent with the revolutionary imperatives of the equality and freedom of all citizens is the central question which this exhibition explores.…
Read More Religion and the Founding of the American RepublicMattel has announced its latest set of Barbie dolls meant to expose young girls to different leadership roles and get them excited about shaping the future: an all-new Campaign Team. The diverse, four-doll set includes a presidential candidate, a campaign manager, a fundraiser, and a voter. Read more HERE.
Read More Barbie Unveils Diverse Election-Inspired Dolls — Including a Black Woman Running for President!BY Kahl, Victoria Johnson, Complex In the past few years, we’ve seen black creators push the boundaries of black cinema into superhero and horror genres, while also expanding on romantic comedies. From the work of Samuel L. Jackson to Denzel Washington to Viola Davis, to newer talents like Tessa Thompson, we’ve seen black film evolve from a niche genre to a necessary…
Read More Best Black Movies of the Last 30 YearsWash your hands before leaving your house Wash your hands before and after most activities Stay at least 6 feet away from others (but droplets from a sneeze or cough can spread as much as 13 feet!) Wear a cloth face covering when out in public Wear it over your nose and mouth Wash your…
Read More 50 Essential COVID-19 Tips the CDC Wants You to KnowI know you want something free, and you can sign up for a free mask. You can also donate to the effort, and you know you can afford $5 – $10, which is the cost of a commercial mask (they are 10 for $25 at Old Navy). Go HERE to register and donate.
Read More A Mask for Every AmericanDos and Don’t of Cleaning with Bleach Don’t use it all the time Don’t mix with ammonia (Dalzenia, I remember!) Don’t use it to clean your phone (look HERE for info) Don’t use on metal Don’t use on food (go HERE for tips)
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