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Pioneering African American Hollywood Actresses: Nina Mae McKinney, Fredi Washington, Lena Horne, and Hazel Scott
Nina Mae McKinney, Fredi Washington, Lena Horne, and Hazel Scott were the first glamorous African American actresses in Hollywood. Here's a little information about their careers.
african american hollywood actresses • famous african americans • famous black actresses • lena horne • nina mae mckinney
Nina Mae McKinney, Fredi Washington, Lena Horne, and Hazel Scott were the first glamorous African American actresses in Hollywood. Here's a little information about their careers.
african american hollywood actresses • famous african americans • famous black actresses • lena horne • nina mae mckinney
Hallelujah and Other Black Musicals
This month, I'm not only celebrating Black History Month, but also the video re-release of the first all-black musical, <i>Hallelujah</i>. I'll also suggest a few additional titles for those who want to explore the African American musicals of classic Hollywood.
ethel waters • lena horne • nina mae mckinney • hallelujah • vincente minnelli
This month, I'm not only celebrating Black History Month, but also the video re-release of the first all-black musical, <i>Hallelujah</i>. I'll also suggest a few additional titles for those who want to explore the African American musicals of classic Hollywood.
ethel waters • lena horne • nina mae mckinney • hallelujah • vincente minnelli
Black Musicals: Scenes and Shorts
One of the best ways to enjoy the best of African American talent in classic Hollywood is in the musical shorts, which were created to complement the main feature, and easily (unfortunately) excisible scenes from musicals, which, ironically, were many times the best part of the movie.
duke ellington • billie holiday • bessie smith • st. louis blues • lena horne
One of the best ways to enjoy the best of African American talent in classic Hollywood is in the musical shorts, which were created to complement the main feature, and easily (unfortunately) excisible scenes from musicals, which, ironically, were many times the best part of the movie.
duke ellington • billie holiday • bessie smith • st. louis blues • lena horne
Classic Film Review, Minnelli's Cabin in the Sky
Vincente Minnelli's debut film as director was the MGM musical Cabin in the Sky. It featured an all-black cast which shone in its acting, singing and dancing.
musical comedy • all-black movie cast • classic film • mgm musical • arthur freed unit
Vincente Minnelli's debut film as director was the MGM musical Cabin in the Sky. It featured an all-black cast which shone in its acting, singing and dancing.
musical comedy • all-black movie cast • classic film • mgm musical • arthur freed unit
A Tribute to the Divas : And All That Jazz...
Black music has always had a monumental impact on world culture. Gospel, blues, jazz, rock, soul, reggae and now hip-hop, have all had their origins in black culture.
black music month • jazz tribute • jazz greats • divas of black music • black music
Black music has always had a monumental impact on world culture. Gospel, blues, jazz, rock, soul, reggae and now hip-hop, have all had their origins in black culture.
black music month • jazz tribute • jazz greats • divas of black music • black music
Ethel Waters: Strength and Warmth
Ethel Waters had one of the most distinctive singing voices of the twentieth century, but today, she is best remembered for her strong film performances. Here are some of her best.
ethel waters • cabin in the sky • pinky • the member of the wedding
Ethel Waters had one of the most distinctive singing voices of the twentieth century, but today, she is best remembered for her strong film performances. Here are some of her best.
ethel waters • cabin in the sky • pinky • the member of the wedding
Aretha Franklin Upset with Beyoncé
Franklin criticizes Grammy writers for "cheap shot" at 50th Grammy Awards
aretha franklin mad at beyonce • aretha franklin beyonce grammys • beyonce knowles • tina queen of soul • aretha queen of soul
Franklin criticizes Grammy writers for "cheap shot" at 50th Grammy Awards
aretha franklin mad at beyonce • aretha franklin beyonce grammys • beyonce knowles • tina queen of soul • aretha queen of soul
Celebrating Black History Month
Learn a little about three great African-American choreographers: Katherine Dunham, Arthur Mitchell, and Alvin Ailey.
african • african-american • black • dance • ballet
Learn a little about three great African-American choreographers: Katherine Dunham, Arthur Mitchell, and Alvin Ailey.
african • african-american • black • dance • ballet
Palace Council by Stephen L. Carter: A Review
His reputation secured with two murder mysteries set amidst New England's black intelligentsia, Stephen L. Carter serves up an epic political conspiracy tale.
palace council by stephen l. carter • palace council • stephen l. carter • political thriller • thriller
His reputation secured with two murder mysteries set amidst New England's black intelligentsia, Stephen L. Carter serves up an epic political conspiracy tale.
palace council by stephen l. carter • palace council • stephen l. carter • political thriller • thriller
Race Movies: Three Documentaries
From 1910-57, African Americans had their own film industry. Here are three documentaries which explore the era and touch upon the accomplishments of actresses in these films.
From 1910-57, African Americans had their own film industry. Here are three documentaries which explore the era and touch upon the accomplishments of actresses in these films.
Black Pioneers of Film and Television
Profiles of Black actors and actresses who overcame humble beginnings and minority status to make outstanding contributions to Hollywood and beyond
famous black film actors and actresses • will smith • halle berry • nollywood nigerian movies • oprah winfrey
Profiles of Black actors and actresses who overcame humble beginnings and minority status to make outstanding contributions to Hollywood and beyond
famous black film actors and actresses • will smith • halle berry • nollywood nigerian movies • oprah winfrey
The World's First Rock & Roll Concert
How the night of March 21, 1952 changed life in America and caused a whole lot of trepidation at the Cleveland Arena.
alan freed • cleveland • rock & roll
How the night of March 21, 1952 changed life in America and caused a whole lot of trepidation at the Cleveland Arena.
alan freed • cleveland • rock & roll
MS Doesn't Discriminate
a short piece to show readers how many people of celebretity status also have multiple sclerosis
celebrity • ms • discriminate
a short piece to show readers how many people of celebretity status also have multiple sclerosis
celebrity • ms • discriminate
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