“The children of negro spirituals got to be the blues and then came jazz and R&B, and all of them used what was developed in the spiritual which was improvisation,” Jones said. The beats and melodies ...

The symphony's special Valentine’s Day program uplifts the work of Herman Whitfield III, a young Black composer who died in ...

A listing of Black History Month events from parishes, schools, and national organizations around the country.

Schools, museums and communities across the nation are marking Black History Month — a celebration of Black history, culture ...

The story of Black History Month begins in 1915. At this time, scholar Carter G. Woodson founded what today is called the ...

Beyoncé won the Album of the Year award for "Cowboy Carter" at the 67th GRAMMY Awards, held at Crypto.Com Arena in Los ...

The earliest known, full-length opera composed by a Black American, “Morgiane,” will premiere this week in Washington, DC, ...

Here are some key religious highlights for 2025. January 6th, 2025 at 10:33 am (Europe\Rome). Updated January 6th, 2025 at 10:52 am (Europe\Rome) The Jubilee Year 2025 officially began with Pope ...

Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites ...

Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of ...

A showcase of teens’ talent and creativity includes flower silhouettes, neon acrylic artwork inspired by the artist Derrick ...

The group will hold its 14th annual benefit concert Feb. 1-2 at East Palo Alto's Eastside College Preparatory School.