Culture

Discover the story of James Hemings, Thomas Jefferson’s enslaved chef, and how he brought macaroni and cheese to America’s table.

Discover Tevin Campbell’s rise to fame, biggest hits, coming-out journey and the remarkable voice that keeps R&B fans celebrating him.

Folger’s newest exhibition explores 450 years of Black women’s connections to Shakespeare through nearly 100 objects, from costumes to handwritten notes.

Discover Lalah Hathaway’s soulful career and musical family, including her legendary father Donny Hathaway, mother Eulaulah and sister Kenya.

Where does La Catrina really come from? Discover how Día de Muertos, José Guadalupe Posada, Diego Rivera, Chicano artists, Hollywood, and Mexican history created the elegant skeleton recognized around the world.

Explore Sam Cooke’s remarkable career, timeless songs and musical family legacy, from Linda Womack to today’s Womack Sisters.

Explore the origins of “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen,” its message of sorrow and hope, and Marian Anderson’s historic performance.

Ten-year-old singer Eden Valor discusses their passion for performing and the experience of going viral online. Jennifer Hudson learns about the deep musical influences that inspire the young artist's journey and personal vocal style during this heartfelt...

Explore how racial ancestry rules threatened Indigenous land rights and helped make slavery hereditary in America.

Kayla Daniels’ journey to motherhood began in 2021 when she became a foster mom to 7-month-old twins Kaden and Jaden. After learning they had an older biological brother, MJ, who also needed a foster home, Kayla immediately opened her home to him, determi...

Remember when Oprah Winfrey recorded “Run On”? Revisit the unlikely theme song and Whitney Houston’s hilarious habit of teasing Oprah about it.

Discover Pittsburgh's historic 7101 Apple Street, home of Mary Cardwell Dawson's opera company and a landmark of Black music and culture.

Founded by Mary Cardwell Dawson in 1941, the National Negro Opera Company opened doors for Black singers on America's opera stages.

Discover Mary Cardwell Dawson, the pioneering educator whose Pittsburgh music school trained Black artists and helped reshape American opera.

Jalacy J. "Screamin' Jay" Hawkins was an American singer-songwriter, musician, actor, film producer, and boxer.

Luther Vandross was a singer and songwriter whose smooth style and voice lent themselves to romantic ballads.