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BERT WILLIAMS, THE JACKIE ROBINSON OF THE AMERICAN THEATER
A biography of Bert Williams (1863-1922), the first black singer/comedian/actor in America to appear with white performers, and the first African American to star in the Ziegfeld "Follies."
black vaudeville performers • george walker • bert williams • blackface • minstrel shows
A biography of Bert Williams (1863-1922), the first black singer/comedian/actor in America to appear with white performers, and the first African American to star in the Ziegfeld "Follies."
black vaudeville performers • george walker • bert williams • blackface • minstrel shows
Australia's Blackface Controversy
A poor judgment call from Hey Hey It's Saturday producers plus a decision to invite Harry Connick Jr onto the show resulted in an international incident.
racism in australia • australian blackface • hey hey it's saturday • jackson jive • harry connick jr
A poor judgment call from Hey Hey It's Saturday producers plus a decision to invite Harry Connick Jr onto the show resulted in an international incident.
racism in australia • australian blackface • hey hey it's saturday • jackson jive • harry connick jr
Synopsis and Themes of Spike Lee's Bamboozled
In a time when special effects are a bigger priority for movie producers than writing and acting, Bamboozled stands out as a welcome cerebral rental.
bamboozled movie • spike lee • entertainment stereotypes • racism in movies • damon wayans
In a time when special effects are a bigger priority for movie producers than writing and acting, Bamboozled stands out as a welcome cerebral rental.
bamboozled movie • spike lee • entertainment stereotypes • racism in movies • damon wayans
Ma Rainey and Louis Armstrong
Ma Rainey performs in New Orleans with Joe "King" Oliver and Louis Armstrong. She sings in dance halls and saloons in Storyville.
ma rainey • mother of the blues • louis armstrong • folk music • blues
Ma Rainey performs in New Orleans with Joe "King" Oliver and Louis Armstrong. She sings in dance halls and saloons in Storyville.
ma rainey • mother of the blues • louis armstrong • folk music • blues
NORA BAYES
Biography of Nora Bayes, an American singer and songwriter, best known for writing the lyrics to "Shine On, Harvest Moon."
nora • bayes • songwriter • singer • actress
Biography of Nora Bayes, an American singer and songwriter, best known for writing the lyrics to "Shine On, Harvest Moon."
nora • bayes • songwriter • singer • actress
The History of The Black Codes of 1865
Newly freed African Americans soon found that the freedom that they were awarded was very different from what they anticipated.
black codes • jim crow laws • african americans without freedom • african americans need permission for employment • southern states prohibit african american freedom
Newly freed African Americans soon found that the freedom that they were awarded was very different from what they anticipated.
black codes • jim crow laws • african americans without freedom • african americans need permission for employment • southern states prohibit african american freedom
The Evolution of Tap Dance
The percussive dance style called Tap was fashioned over time from bits, pieces, and combinations of cultural traditions into a dazzling and energetic dance convention.
history of tap • evolution of tap dancing • percussive dance style • evolution of artistic movements • creative synthesis
The percussive dance style called Tap was fashioned over time from bits, pieces, and combinations of cultural traditions into a dazzling and energetic dance convention.
history of tap • evolution of tap dancing • percussive dance style • evolution of artistic movements • creative synthesis
Black Broadcasting
Suite 101 looks at the history of black people in broadcasting, and the contribution they've made in the past and are making today
broadcasting • tv • radio • black broadcasters • afro american
Suite 101 looks at the history of black people in broadcasting, and the contribution they've made in the past and are making today
broadcasting • tv • radio • black broadcasters • afro american
Black Blues Are Born
In the fields of America's south slaves develop a work-singing rhythm known as Call and Response. Ma Rainey marries Pa Rainey.
ma rainey • mother of the blues • african slaves • folk music • call and response
In the fields of America's south slaves develop a work-singing rhythm known as Call and Response. Ma Rainey marries Pa Rainey.
ma rainey • mother of the blues • african slaves • folk music • call and response
Apollo Defies Gravity at Portland Center Stage
Apollo is a bold journey into Epic Theater. Portland Center Stage premieres "Liberation" the third part of Keystone and Critical Mass Performance Group's new play.
critical mass performance group • portland • theater • theatre • portland center stage
Apollo is a bold journey into Epic Theater. Portland Center Stage premieres "Liberation" the third part of Keystone and Critical Mass Performance Group's new play.
critical mass performance group • portland • theater • theatre • portland center stage
Important Women in Kansas History
Who doesn't like to root for the underdog? There's no better vision than watching women rise to success at levels believed to be reachable only by men.
important women in kansas history • women in kansas history • important kansas women • kansas women making a difference • kansas women
Who doesn't like to root for the underdog? There's no better vision than watching women rise to success at levels believed to be reachable only by men.
important women in kansas history • women in kansas history • important kansas women • kansas women making a difference • kansas women
Nashville's Hatch Show Print
For 130 years, the historic Hatch Show Print company in Nashville has helped advertise Southern entertainers, sports teams and politicians in its unique, timeless way.
hatch show print • nashville • tennessee • cr and hh hatch • charles hatch
For 130 years, the historic Hatch Show Print company in Nashville has helped advertise Southern entertainers, sports teams and politicians in its unique, timeless way.
hatch show print • nashville • tennessee • cr and hh hatch • charles hatch
Revolution of Black History Month
The revolution of Black History month is a call to action to link key past events to present issues in the Black community as a means to encourage the continued struggle.
black history month • revolution • linking the past to present • racism • black stereotypes
The revolution of Black History month is a call to action to link key past events to present issues in the Black community as a means to encourage the continued struggle.
black history month • revolution • linking the past to present • racism • black stereotypes
Tropic Thunder Review
It took a long time, but Ben Stiller almost breaks out of his creative rut with Tropic Thunder. A clever concept and good cast help elevate this movie into something fun.
tropic thunder review • ben stiller director • robert downey jr.ben stiller • tom cruise • brandon t. jackson
It took a long time, but Ben Stiller almost breaks out of his creative rut with Tropic Thunder. A clever concept and good cast help elevate this movie into something fun.
tropic thunder review • ben stiller director • robert downey jr.ben stiller • tom cruise • brandon t. jackson
Viewers Will Be 'Jazzed' About New PBS Special
This week we preview the new PBS documentary series about the history of Jazz; we review the career of the late Ray Walston; we revisit RAWHIDE as part of This Week in TV History.
ray walston • ken burns • jazz • pbs • clint eastwood
This week we preview the new PBS documentary series about the history of Jazz; we review the career of the late Ray Walston; we revisit RAWHIDE as part of This Week in TV History.
ray walston • ken burns • jazz • pbs • clint eastwood
W. C. HANDY, Musician and Composer
Profile of W. C. Handy, author of the famous "St. Louis Blues," a musician and pioneer in the promotion of the blues.
african americans african american music blues
Profile of W. C. Handy, author of the famous "St. Louis Blues," a musician and pioneer in the promotion of the blues.
african americans african american music blues
Civil War Is Musically Unique
The Civil War produced more popular songs than any war to date. They were used to boost morale, commemorate heroes and battles, aid recruitment and alleviate boredom.
civil war music • popular civil war songs • songs to boost war time morale • civil war songs used as signals • songs about mothers
The Civil War produced more popular songs than any war to date. They were used to boost morale, commemorate heroes and battles, aid recruitment and alleviate boredom.
civil war music • popular civil war songs • songs to boost war time morale • civil war songs used as signals • songs about mothers
Flashback: <i>On the Real Side...Laughing, Lying, and Signifying
On the Real Side, a difinitive history of African American humor by author, Mel Watkins.
mel watkins • on the real side •
On the Real Side, a difinitive history of African American humor by author, Mel Watkins.
mel watkins • on the real side •
How to Enjoy Watching Cricket
Cricket can be confusing a lot of the time, but is a different experience when watched live instead of on the television. Here is how to make the most of it.
cricket • sport • spectacle • enjoy • beer
Cricket can be confusing a lot of the time, but is a different experience when watched live instead of on the television. Here is how to make the most of it.
cricket • sport • spectacle • enjoy • beer
Profile of Karen Robinson
For the first time in 54 years, Ontario's Stratford Shakespearean Festival makes history with an African-Canadian play, an all-black cast and a black director.
djanet sears • karen robinson • harlem duet • stratford festival • othello
For the first time in 54 years, Ontario's Stratford Shakespearean Festival makes history with an African-Canadian play, an all-black cast and a black director.
djanet sears • karen robinson • harlem duet • stratford festival • othello
Roots of American Tap Dancing
Drum beats were a method of communication for the native African, and thus, were outlawed by colonial slave owners in America. Enter, human ingenuity.
roots of american tap dancing • african drum beats and tap dancing • african drum beats and communication • african drum beats and percussion • tap dance steps and percussion
Drum beats were a method of communication for the native African, and thus, were outlawed by colonial slave owners in America. Enter, human ingenuity.
roots of american tap dancing • african drum beats and tap dancing • african drum beats and communication • african drum beats and percussion • tap dance steps and percussion
What Country and Southern Rock Owe To Classic Soul Music - Pt. 1
All those long-haired cowboy types owe a debt of gratitude to the down-home soul shouters of the deep south in the 1960s.
stax • fame • memphis • muscle shoals • booker t and the mgs
All those long-haired cowboy types owe a debt of gratitude to the down-home soul shouters of the deep south in the 1960s.
stax • fame • memphis • muscle shoals • booker t and the mgs
African American Actresses: Maids and Mammies
Hattie McDaniel, Butterfly McQueen, and Louise Beavers were the most famous maids and mammies in early Hollywood.
butterfly mcqueen • hattie mcdaniel • gone with the wind • bombshell • alice adams
Hattie McDaniel, Butterfly McQueen, and Louise Beavers were the most famous maids and mammies in early Hollywood.
butterfly mcqueen • hattie mcdaniel • gone with the wind • bombshell • alice adams
The Jubilee Singers
Read about a small group of African Americans who changed the course of history by singing songs from their past.
gospel music • emanicipation • george white • ella sheppard • fisk
Read about a small group of African Americans who changed the course of history by singing songs from their past.
gospel music • emanicipation • george white • ella sheppard • fisk
The Supreme Court Eats "Jim Crow," or Making Segregation Legal
It took nearly 100 years for African-Americans to receive rights granted to them by the Constitution. This articles addresses why and how this happened.
reconstruction • discrimination • jim crow laws • black codes • segregation
It took nearly 100 years for African-Americans to receive rights granted to them by the Constitution. This articles addresses why and how this happened.
reconstruction • discrimination • jim crow laws • black codes • segregation
Theodor Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, 1904-1991
Probably everyone not in a third world country (and maybe a lot of them, too) has heard of Dr. Seuss and his books. But perhaps only a few of these people know that Dr. Seuss (whose real name was Theodor Geisel) and his wife pioneered the Beginner Books division of Random House Publishers, and that many of his books were written as better beginning reading books than the then current Dick and Jane series used by schools nationwide. These readers of Dr. Seuss' contained only the 223 words considered useable by beginning readers. <i>Green Eggs and Ham</i> includes only 50 words and was written when Bennett Cerf bet Ted $50 he couldn't write a book using only that number of words. Ted met the challenge, but then "complained" throughout his life that Cerf never paid him the $50.
dr. seuss • theodor geisel • cartoons • biography
Probably everyone not in a third world country (and maybe a lot of them, too) has heard of Dr. Seuss and his books. But perhaps only a few of these people know that Dr. Seuss (whose real name was Theodor Geisel) and his wife pioneered the Beginner Books division of Random House Publishers, and that many of his books were written as better beginning reading books than the then current Dick and Jane series used by schools nationwide. These readers of Dr. Seuss' contained only the 223 words considered useable by beginning readers. <i>Green Eggs and Ham</i> includes only 50 words and was written when Bennett Cerf bet Ted $50 he couldn't write a book using only that number of words. Ted met the challenge, but then "complained" throughout his life that Cerf never paid him the $50.
dr. seuss • theodor geisel • cartoons • biography
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