Tag: african american
Viral Parents of 5 Adorable Boys Spread the Joys of Brotherhood
In this heartwarming digital exclusive, meet the Evans family from Chicago, Illinois — dad Samuel Evans, mom Tateona Adams, and their five adorable boys!
The Birth of Gospel — A Chicago Stories Documentary
This episode of Chicago Stories traces the birth and growth of gospel music in Chicago in the 1930s.
Sisters in the Name of Love (1986)
Three giants of soul unite for the first time in a concert taped live at the Aquarius Theater in Hollywood. As an ensemble, and individually, they sing hit songs, and reminisce about their friendship, lives, and careers.
Motown Returns to The Apollo (1985)
Celebrating the 50th anniversary and re-opening of The Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York. Proceeds from the concert went to the Africare/Ethiopian Relief Fund. Emmy winner for Outstanding Variety Program in 1985. Hosted By Bill Cosby
What You Didn’t See on TV from Season 2 - The Jennifer Hudson Show
Jennifer Hudson and her guests have so much fun on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” sometimes there’s not enough time to show it all!
Opera for Peace: A Master Class for Diversity in the Arts
By inviting singers from around the world, the non-profit Opera for Peace hopes to develop greater diversity among performers of opera, and to inspire the next generation of opera audiences.
One Small Act: The Barbershop Book Club
Local businessman Antonio Brown has given out over 1,500 books to area youth as part of the Barbershop Book Club.
"I Wouldn't Be Here Without My Mom" ~ Kenny Bednarek
She (Mary Ann Bednarek) opened her heart and home, welcoming my brother and me, and setting the stage for me to flourish.
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Marian Anderson was an American contralto. She performed a wide range of music, from opera to spirituals. Anderson performed with renowned orchestras in major concert and recital venues throughout the United States and Europe between 1925 and 1965.
How a Hospital Became a Civil Rights Battleground
How did the Tuskegee Veterans Hospital spark the fury of the KKK? Tuskegee was established as the first and only Veterans Hospital to provide equitable healthcare to Black Veterans returning from WWI.
Black Fashion Designers
They’re the most stylish people in the biz, and they create even more stylish clothes.
One Mic History Volume 2
Each episode centers around little known events or persons from Black history. Selected for their effect on African Americans and American Culture.
Julius Rodriguez: Tiny Desk Concert
While the New York-bred and Los Angeles-based pianist and multi-instrumentalist has been regarded as a young master in the jazz world, his sophomore album, Evergreen, expands his sound beyond any simple categorization.
The Wiz: Tiny Desk Concert
Meet the cast of the newest Broadway revival of The Wiz. Debuting in Baltimore, Md. in 1974, the musical unapologetically centered Black culture in its reenvisioning of The Wizard Of Oz and helped usher in a new era of Black theatrical storytelling.
SWV Looks Back At Their Hairstyles
Through the decades SWV had us "weak in the knees" for their music and their unforgettable hairstyles.