The European Scramble and Partition of Africa
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw a dramatic transformation in Africa, largely driven by European imperial ambitions. The period known as the…
Historic Events
The Chicago Black Renaissance
The Chicago Black Renaissance was a significant cultural movement that celebrated African American art, literature, and music in the city of Chicago. …
The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was a vibrant cultural movement that emerged in the 1920s, centered in Harlem, New York City. It marked a period of prolific ar…
Lynching of Laura Nelson and her son Lawrence Nelson
Laura Nelson, an African American woman, and her son Lawrence were residents of Okemah, a small town in the Indian Territory of Oklahoma. The early…
Lila Iké
As one of Jamaica’s most powerful voices right now, Lila Iké is gaining attention at home and abroad with her distinctive delivery, old-school sensibilities, and…
Miriam Makeba
Zenzile Miriam Makeba, nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African singer and civil rights activist known for becoming the first African artist to glob…
John Coltrane
John Coltrane remains one of the most influential artists in music history and has received numerous posthumous awards.
Wayne Shorter
Wayne Shorter was an American jazz saxophonist, composer and bandleader. Born in Newark, New Jersey; the son of Louise and Joseph Shorter. He graduated from…
Sonny Rollins
Walter Theodore “Sonny” Rollins is an African-American jazz tenor saxophonist who is widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians. In a…
Miles Davis
Miles Dewey Davis III was an African-American trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz…