by Larry Scott-Walker | Feb 10, 2023 | Black History
Wanda Sykes (born 1964) is an American actress, comedian, and writer who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry as a versatile performer with a sharp wit and social commentary. She is best known for her work as a stand-up comedian, her appearances...
by Larry Scott-Walker | Feb 9, 2023 | Black History
André Leon Talley (1949-2022) is an American fashion journalist, editor, and stylist who has been an influential figure in the fashion world for several decades. He is best known for his work as a long-time editor-at-large for American Vogue magazine and his...
by Larry Scott-Walker | Feb 8, 2023 | Black History
Audre Lorde (1934-1992) was a Caribbean-American poet, essayist, and activist who is best known for her writings on race, gender, sexuality, and social justice. She was an influential figure in the second-wave feminist movement and the LGBT rights movement and her...
by Larry Scott-Walker | Feb 7, 2023 | Black History
Alvin Ailey (1931-1989) was an African American dancer, choreographer, and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958. He is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in modern dance and is celebrated for his contributions to the...
by Larry Scott-Walker | Feb 6, 2023 | Black History
Ma Rainey was an American blues singer and songwriter who was one of the earliest African American professional blues musicians. Born in Columbus, Georgia, in 1886, Rainey got her start in vaudeville before making a name for herself as a blues performer in the 1920s....
