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When gospel sermons came on the phonograph
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe first truly African-American musical form, the “Spirituals,” took shape in the 17th and 18th centuries within the generations of slaves born into the...
30 Most Important Entrepreneurs of All Time
Insider Monkey via Yahoo Finance· 10 months agoIn this article, we will talk about the 30 most important entrepreneurs of all time. We have also covered trends and outlook for entrepreneurship. If you...
Vanderbilt University acquires Dom Flemons' collection of African-American music artifacts
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 5 months agoVanderbilt University's Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have recently acquired the personal...
'Quality of life issue' in Woodbridge the focus of Tuesday vote
Home News Tribune | My Central Jersey via Yahoo News· 11 months agoWOODBRIDGE – Summertime parties with late-night music that can be heard blocks away are about to...
Thomas Edison tried to take credit for a device created by a Black American inventor
Business Insider via Yahoo News· 7 months agoGranville T. Woods was a pioneering inventor with nearly 60 patents to his name.Heritage...
Sheila Hickman: Christmas memories stay bright from 1950s to today
Columbia Daily Herald via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWhen I was a little girl, a cedar tree was almost everyone’s choice for Christmas. Most of these...
Life With Father by Jamie Bernstein
Town & Country via AOL· 6 months agoLife With Father by Jamie BernsteinPeter King - Getty Images This article originally appeared in the August 2008 issue of Town & Country. When we were...
Rita Moreno Remembers Harry Belafonte and the March on Washington With MLK: ‘Harry Made This Happen...
Variety via Yahoo News· 1 year agoHarry Belafonte, who passed away today at the age of 96, was not only a Tony-, Grammy- and...
How Much Does the Chipmunks’ Christmas Song Earn Every Year?
Billboard via Yahoo News· 7 months agoRoss Bagdasarian Jr., son of the characters' creator, discusses the Christmas tune's rich legacy....
This Week in Dayton History: The Beach waterpark opens, man collects exotic beasts and more stories...
Dayton Daily News, Ohio via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoJun. 5—Dayton has a fascinating history, which the Dayton Daily News has been there to chronicle since 1898. Each week, we're going into the archives for stories both important and interesting ...