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An Asian man photographed a White musician, who was serenading a Hispanic couple, celebrating a day dedicated to Black ...
For decades, the FBI has kept a close eye on Black musicians and other artists they saw as a threat to the status quo.
Especially in the Trump era, people often think of the US in terms of black and white, either demonizing or idealizing it.
July Fourth crab feasts, rooftop parties and a hot-dog-eating contest are on the agenda, along with outdoor movies, concerts ...
Cited as one of the first representations of black queer popular culture, Ma Rainey's sensational Prove It on Me Blues is a ...
The birthplace of Motown and the Model T car, this industrious Michigan city has gone from boom to bust and back. Today, it’s ...
Step back in time as Independent Picture House celebrates the 40th anniversary of the films of 1985. The theater will show ...
Musical icon Angélique Kidjo has become the first black African performer to be selected for a star on the prestigious ...
I’ve always believed in the power of music to create bridges connecting people from different parts of the world. Jazz has ...
Hugh taught school and later owned a saloon, the Black Elephant, at 424 East Sixth St.; the building is still there. In 1892 he was elected representative from the 8th Ward to the Austin City Council.
It was just 30 days after Hurricane Katrina marauded across New Orleans when artist Jeffrey Holmes and his then-wife Andrea ...
The lively songs and performances of Clifton Chenier, who would have turned 100 today, brought fans—including the Rolling ...