I recently found out about James Reese Europe. I’m surprised he isn’t more well known. He is an important figure in American history and jazz.
Read moreAmerica Is Our Country Too.
When I travel to America (the moment I leave New York City), I see the American flag everywhere. I have been thinking over the reason for that in recent years. Why do people fly this flag? It’s because it represents OUR country. I know, I know… the rainbow flag represents Brooklyn, but the symbol that…
Read more11 Black American Icons You Won’t Learn About On MLK Jr. Day — But Should
I would add to the list of 11 Black Americans you won’t learn about on MLK day the following: the 24th infantry in the Korean War, the Tuskeegee Airmen, Marcus Garvey, Fannie Lou Hamer, Medgar Evers, A. Phillip Randolph, my namesake Adam Clayton Powell, Kwamee Ture, Sojourner Truth, Thurgood Marshall…the list is mighty long. I…
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