According to Wilkipedia.com Catherine Liggins Hughes (born Catherine Elizabeth Woods; April 22, 1947) is an American entrepreneur, radio and television personality and business executive. She has been listed as the second-richest Black woman in the United States, after Oprah Winfrey. She founded the media company Radio One (Urban One), and when the company went public in 1999, she […]
According to wikipedia.com Louis Armstrong From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong’s stage personality matched his flashy cornet and trumpet playing. Armstrong is also known for his raspy singing voice. Background information Born August 4, 1901 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Died July 6, 1971 (aged 69) Corona, Queens, New York City, U.S. Genres Dixieland, […]
Via Wikipedia.com Henry Lewis (musician) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Marilyn Horne and Henry Lewis in 1961, photo by Carl Van Vechten Henry Jay Lewis (October 16, 1932 – January 26, 1996) was an African-American double-bassist and orchestral conductor. Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Death 5 References Early life Originally […]
Autherine Lucy becomes first African-American student to enroll in classes at the University of Alabama. After a long legal battle that included a Supreme Court ruling on her behalf, Autherine Lucy became the first African-American to enroll at the University of Alabama. However, soon after her arrival, a mob of angry segregationists would cause uproar […]
