In 1903, Price attended the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Knowing that race was a barrier for entry, she presented herself as being of...
Many people and performers came out to make this celebration possible. Oshalla Diana Marcus hosted and organized the celebration. The Marin City Community Services District (MCCDC),...
Overall, our report found that the names Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd were shared online nearly 50 million times from last June to September...
Williams was an actor from 1960 to 2018 and was best known for his roles as Linc in “The Mod Squad” (and his signature line, solid)...
Also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, it commemorates the end of slavery, the seminal event in Black history.
Lisbet Tellefsen is the curator, Linnea Du is the editor, Otherwise provided design, and Art Kotoulas production.
It is suggested that Bolden was a byproduct of his time and circumstances. He was an improviser; there was no trace of written music left. He...
She first came to California in 1944 and resided in the City of Alameda and worked at Treasure Island. She said that it rained every day...
We will ultimately be successful in our efforts to reach the goal of our fundraising campaign but will also ensure that the native Oakland community of...
The newly elected leaders represent an inter-generational team, bridging the millennial and baby boomer generations, which are known for their often-conflicting worldviews.
President Biden joined Congresswoman Lee and others from the Congressional Black Caucus for the public commemoration in Tulsa.
Caseen Gaines explores the question, how long will your star stay aloft?
Since Floyd’s murder, members of the CLBC have introduced five different bills geared toward eliminating police use of excessive force and encouraging safter and more responsible...
Her athletic performance in Rome earned her the title of one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century.
We will remember her forever, as she is lifted in God’s gentle embrace into the silent land, and we, her children, family, and friends will never...
“We are doing our part to change the narrative of excellence being categorized as an exception for black makers.
Recently, in some states, most notoriously Georgia and Florida, lawmakers have taken steps to restrict voting access and rights for many Americans. But in California, policymakers and...
Bob Dylan once commented that “hearing Odetta on record turned me on to folk singing.”
As a member of the Hamburg Opera in Germany, he sang the lead in the 1967 premiere of Gunther Schuller’s Visitation. In 1969, he took...
“The community here deserves life and good health,” said Romo. “And so much of that is literally what we eat.”
Owens said during an interview, “Never give up on your dreams, in spite of the obstacles. There have been several points in my life when a...
This is the second and final round of the Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Three (3) votes per household are allowed.
“While we reported on the 73 million children in the U.S. in 2019, which is 22 percent of the nation’s population, we also note that 2020...
Currently the Federal Government is assisting small businesses with PPP grants and Johnson wants to make sure business owners don’t miss a prime opportunity to keep...