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March 13 1500 Theatre/the Arts |
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African American Dance, a history! *This date is dedicated to African-American Dance. |
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October 23 1600 Theatre/the Arts |
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Blacks in America have contributed greatly to the world of Art. On this date, the Registry examines African-American art—-painting, carving, graphic arts, and crafts created by people of African descent in the United States and influenced by African and African-American culture. |
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March 16 1750 Theatre/the Arts |
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Scipio Moorhead, an early artist in America! *The birth of Scipio Moorhead around 1750 is celebrated on this date. |
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July 19 1783 Theatre/the Arts |
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America's first black magician, Richard Potter! The birth of Richard Potter in 1783 is celebrated on this date. |
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July 24 1807 Theatre/the Arts |
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A classic actor, Ira Frederick Aldridge. . This date commemorates the birth of Ira Frederick Aldridge in 1807. |
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November 2 1826 Theatre/the Arts |
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Edward Bannister, artist who won national recognition This date celebrates the birth of Edward Banniste, Black artist, in 1826. |
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April 23 1829 Theatre/the Arts |
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Edmund Dédé, an accomplished composer! The birth of Edmund Dédé in 1829 is celebrated on this date. |
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June 15 1835 Theatre/the Arts |
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World performer, Adah Menken! On this date, we recall the birth of Adah Menkens in 1835. |
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October 29 1837 Theatre/the Arts |
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Harriet Powers an artist in story quilts Harriet Powers was born on this date in 1837. |
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February 22 1841 Theatre/the Arts |
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Grafton T. Brown, painter of western beauty *On this date in 1841, Grafton Tyler Brown was born. |
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July 14 1843 Theatre/the Arts |
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Edmonia Lewis, an artist with African and Native American roots! Edmonia Lewis was born on this date in the mid-nineteenth century, a pioneer African-American artist believed to be the first woman sculptor of African-American and Native American heritage. |
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February 4 1851 Theatre/the Arts |
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Ella Sheppard, an original Jubilee Singer! *Ella Sheppard was born on this date in 1851. |
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April 22 1855 Theatre/the Arts |
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Georgia Taylor, an original Jubilee Singer! Georgia Gordon Taylor’s birth in 1855 is celebrated on this date. |
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June 21 1859 Theatre/the Arts |
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Henry O. Tanner, artist of many themes . Henry Ossawa Tanner was born on this date in 1859. |
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November 12 1863 Theatre/the Arts |
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William Edmondson, a down home artist forging beauty from stone On this date we recall the birth of William Edmondson in 1863. |
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April 16 1864 Theatre/the Arts |
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Flora Batson, a singers singer! On this date in 1864, Flora Batson was born. |
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September 28 1864 Theatre/the Arts |
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A true actor, Richard B. Harrison. Richard Barry Harrison was born on this date in 1864. |
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September 20 1866 Theatre/the Arts |
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The Fisk Jubilee Singers formed. *The founding of the Fisk Jubilee Singers in 1866 is celebrated on this date. |
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January 27 1869 Theatre/the Arts |
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Will Cook, excellent composer for Broadway *On this date, Will Cook was born in 1869. |
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February 26 1869 Theatre/the Arts |
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Sissieretta Jones was an early opera pioneer. *The birth of Sissieretta Jones is remembered on this date in 1869. |
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April 4 1872 Theatre/the Arts |
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Isaac Hathaway, a pioneer in sculptor! *The birth of Isaac Hathaway in 1872 is marked on this date. |
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December 27 1873 Theatre/the Arts |
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William A. Harpe, gifted Black artist. William A. |
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August 25 1876 Theatre/the Arts |
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Bert Williams, actor, comedian, and composer This date remembers Bert Williams, born in 1876. |
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April 9 1877 Theatre/the Arts |
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Pianist and composer Florence S. Price. On this date in 1877, Florence Smith Price was born. |
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June 9 1877 Theatre/the Arts |
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Meta V.W. Fuller, sculptor of Black themes. . *This date marks the birth of Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller in 1877. |
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September 7 1877 Theatre/the Arts |
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A great sculptor ahead of her time, May Jackson. On this date we celebrate the birth on May Howard Jackson, an African American sculptor, in 1877. |
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May 25 1878 Theatre/the Arts |
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Bill Robinson, pioneering dancer who crossed over. . . On this date in 1878, Bill Bojangles Robinson was born. |
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November 20 1878 Theatre/the Arts |
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Charles Gilpin, early actor did the most for American theater Charles Gilpin was born on this date in 1878. |
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February 14 1880 Theatre/the Arts |
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Entertainer, Aida Overton Walker. . . *On this date we recall Aida Overton Walker, born in 1880. |
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May 4 1880 Theatre/the Arts |
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Richard S. Roberts photographed realistic images of the Black South The birth of Richard Samuel Roberts in 1880, an African-American still photographer, is celebrated on this date. |
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March 14 1882 Theatre/the Arts |
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A master of portraits, Edwin Harleston *On this date in 1882, Edwin Harleston was born. |
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May 12 1883 Theatre/the Arts |
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A pure keyboard artist, Hazel Harrison. . Hazel Harrison,was an African-American pianist and teacher, was born on this date in 1883. |
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September 1 1883 Theatre/the Arts |
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Anita Bush, trailblazing actress and dancer! Anita Bush was born on this date in 1883. |
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August 3 1884 Theatre/the Arts |
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Abbie Mitchell, a gifted entertainer. . *On this date, we recall Abbie Mitchell, born in 1884. |
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August 27 1884 Theatre/the Arts |
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Rose McClendon, a builder of the Black Stage! Rose McClendon was born on this date in 1884. |
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June 29 1886 Theatre/the Arts |
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James Van Der Zee was an acclaimed photographer! On this date, James Van Der Zee was born in 1886. |
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August 15 1886 Theatre/the Arts |
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One of L.A.'s finest, Alice T. Gafford . . . *On this date in 1886, Alice Taylor Gafford was born. |
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December 3 1886 Theatre/the Arts |
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From Atlanta to Kansas City, Ada Crogman Franklin! The birth of Ada Crogman Franklin in 1886 is celebrated on this date. |
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August 31 1887 Theatre/the Arts |
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Thomas Montgomery Gregory breaks ground for black theater Thomas Montgomery Gregory was born on this date in 1887. |
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September 8 1887 Theatre/the Arts |
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Roland Hayes was an international philharmonic singer. Roland Hayes was born on this date in 1887. |
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December 3 1887 Theatre/the Arts |
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Laura Waring, portrait artist with style. On this dat, an African-American artist, we remember the birth of Laura Wheeler Waring in 1887. |
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February 22 1888 Theatre/the Arts |
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Horace Pippin, an early twentieth century artist *This date marks the birth of Horace Pippin in 1888. |
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October 7 1888 Theatre/the Arts |
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Sargent Johnson, a Bay Area artist. On this date in 1888, Sargent Johnson was born. |
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November 5 1889 Theatre/the Arts |
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Willis Richardson, playwright of black history Willis Richardson, an African-American playwright, was born on this date in 1889. |
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March 19 1890 Theatre/the Arts |
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Nancy Elizabeth Prophet, an unknown sculptor! *Nancy Elizabeth Prophet was born on this date in 1890. |
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August 4 1890 Theatre/the Arts |
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Black women break ground in theater! *On this date in 1890 Sam T. |
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August 12 1890 Theatre/the Arts |
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Lillian E. Evanti, a magnificent voice. . *Lillian Evans Evanti was born on this date in 1890. |
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November 9 1890 Theatre/the Arts |
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Palmer Hayden, Harlem Renaissance artist and beyond On this date we celebrate Palmer Hayden's birth in 1890. |
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September 21 1891 Theatre/the Arts |
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One of Indiana's finest, John Hardrick! *On this date in 1891, John Wesley Hardrick was born. |
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September 22 1891 Theatre/the Arts |
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Alma Thomas was a wonderful artist. *On this date in 1891, Alma Thomas was born. |
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October 7 1891 Theatre/the Arts |
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Archibald Motley, artist of African American life On this date in 1891, Archibald J. |
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February 29 1892 Theatre/the Arts |
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Augusta Savage, sculptor of substance *This date celebrates the birth of Augusta Christine Savage in 1892. |
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December 1 1892 Theatre/the Arts |
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A genius and dreamer on canvas, Minnie Evans! Minnie Evans was born on this date in 1892. |
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March 22 1893 Theatre/the Arts |
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Dox Thrash, an inventive artist. . . *Dox Thrash, born on this date in 1893, was an African-American artist and printer. |
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September 16 1894 Theatre/the Arts |
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Hector Hyppolite, a Haitian legend. *Hector Hyppolite was born on this date 1894. |
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January 20 1895 Theatre/the Arts |
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Artistic wisdom, Eva Jessye! Eva Jessye, an African-American singer, composer, choral director and actress, was born on this date in 1895. |
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May 11 1895 Theatre/the Arts |
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William Grant Still, a symphonic composer! On this date in 1895, William Grant Still was born in Woodville, Mississippi. |
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November 11 1895 Theatre/the Arts |
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Beulah Woodard was an early California artist. On this date in 1895, Beulah Woodard was born. |
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January 25 1896 Theatre/the Arts |
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Florence Mills, Harlem's "Blackbird". . . *On this date in 1896 Florence Mills was born. |
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February 27 1897 Theatre/the Arts |
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A Contralto with strength and style, Marian Anderson! *On this date, Marian Anderson was born in 1897. |
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May 9 1897 Theatre/the Arts |
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Rudolph Fisher, Renaissance man. . Rudolph Fisher was born in Washington, DC on this date in 1897. |
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December 27 1897 Theatre/the Arts |
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Clementine Hunter, a gifted folk artist. On this date we remember the birth of African-American folk artist Clementine Hunter in 1887. |
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December 29 1897 Theatre/the Arts |
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Jules Bledsoe, a singer with a range from opera to folk songs Jules Bledsoe was born on this date in 1897. |
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January 26 1899 Theatre/the Arts |
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Playwright May Miller wrote Scratches. . *On this date we celebrate the birth of May Miller in 1899. |
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May 7 1899 Theatre/the Arts |
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Ellis Wilson, gifted with brush in hand! The birth of Ellis Wilson in 1899 is celebrated on this date. |
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May 26 1899 Theatre/the Arts |
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From Topeka to Harlem, artist Aaron Douglas On this date we recall the birth of Aaron Douglas in 1899. |
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May 12 1900 Theatre/the Arts |
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The Cakewalk, a Black expression through dance! *The Cakewalk is celebrated on this dates Registry. |
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August 26 1900 Theatre/the Arts |
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Five decades of greatness in Art, Hale Woodruff. . This date recalls the birth of Hale Woodruff in 1900. |
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December 31 1900 Theatre/the Arts |
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Dr. Selma Burke, a gifted artist with many accomplishments On this date, Selma Burke born in 1900. |
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January 28 1901 Theatre/the Arts |
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Creative southern hands, Richmond Barthe' *On this date in 1901, Richmond Barthe was born. |
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March 18 1901 Theatre/the Arts |
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William H. Johnson, a treasure in Art! *On this date we remember the birth of William H. |
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May 21 1901 Theatre/the Arts |
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Regina Anderson, playwright and Harlem Renaissance leader This date celebrates the birth of Regina M. |
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October 20 1901 Theatre/the Arts |
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Adelaide Hall was a versatile performer. On this date in 1901, Adelaide Hall was born. |
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November 5 1901 Theatre/the Arts |
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Etta Moten Barnett, the first African American to sing at the White House On this date in 1901, we mark the birth of Etta Moten Barnett. |
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November 6 1901 Theatre/the Arts |
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Juanita Hall, great singer, great actress! On this date in 1901, Juanita Hall was born. |
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December 31 1901 Theatre/the Arts |
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Beauford Delaney was a special artist! *On this date in 1901, Beauford Delaney was born. |
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February 19 1902 Theatre/the Arts |
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John Bubbles, Listen and see his Art move! *On this date in 1902, John Bubbles was born. |
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September 2 1902 Theatre/the Arts |
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Rex Goreleigh displayed a talent on canvas. *On this date in 1902, Rex Goreleigh was born. |
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September 15 1902 Theatre/the Arts |
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Theodore Ward was a passionate playwright! *James Theodore Ward was born on this date in 1902. |
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November 2 1902 Theatre/the Arts |
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James Lesesne Wells, artist and teacher! *James Lesesne Wells was born on this date in 1902. |
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December 2 1902 Theatre/the Arts |
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Wilfredo Lam, Afro-Cuban art extraordinaire! *Wilfredo Lam was born on this date in 1902. |
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February 12 1903 Theatre/the Arts |
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Robert Todd Duncan, an original! *On this date in 1903, Robert Todd Duncan was born in Danville, KY. |
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October 5 1903 Theatre/the Arts |
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"The Charleston" roots and tradition passed down through dance! The Charleston is celebrated on this date. |
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October 16 1903 Theatre/the Arts |
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Buck Washington, dancer extraordinaire! Buck Washington was born on this date in 1903. |
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February 27 1904 Theatre/the Arts |
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She could "Do It All," Elisabeth Welch! *Elisabeth Welch was born on this date in 1904. |
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August 25 1904 Theatre/the Arts |
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Undine Moor, composer of note and innovative music teacher On this date in 1904, Undine Smith Moore was born. |
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November 3 1905 Theatre/the Arts |
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Lois M. Jones's Art Reflects African Traditions, Many Styles On this date, Lois Mailou Jones, an African-American painter and educator, was born in Boston in 1905. |
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December 22 1905 Theatre/the Arts |
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James A. Porter, a scholarly artist. James Amos Porter was born on this date in 1905. |
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June 3 1906 Theatre/the Arts |
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Josephine Baker, entertainer , French Resistance volunteer, activist Josephine Baker, an African-American French expatriate dancer and singer, was born on this date in 1906. |
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January 7 1907 Theatre/the Arts |
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Mae Barnes, a true stage original! The birth of Mae Barnes in 1907 is celebrated on this date. |
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August 12 1907 Theatre/the Arts |
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Gladys Bentley, more than a liberated singer! *Gladys Bentley was born on this date in 1907. |
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November 26 1907 Theatre/the Arts |
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Rudolph Dunbar, a talented international clarinetist with many "firsts" Rudolph Dunbar was born on this date in 1907. |
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November 27 1907 Theatre/the Arts |
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Rudolph Dunbar, Caribbean musician and man with many "firsts", The birth of Rudolph Dunbar in 1907 is celebrated on this date. |
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November 28 1907 Theatre/the Arts |
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Charles Alston, .Harlem renaissance artist and teacher On this date we celebrate the birth of Charles Alston in 1907. |
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February 20 1908 Theatre/the Arts |
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Ruby Elzy, great stage or film vocalist! *Ruby Elzy was born on this date in 1908. |
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July 18 1908 Theatre/the Arts |
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The Frogs Club, artist swho had style! On this date in 1908, The Frogs Club was organized in New York. |
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April 8 1909 Theatre/the Arts |
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James Hampton was a great folk artist *On this date in 1909, James Hampton was born. |
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July 23 1909 Theatre/the Arts |
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Norman Lewis, an influential painter. Norman Lewis was born on this date in 1909. |
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March 20 1910 Theatre/the Arts |
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Allan Crite, an innovative painter. *Allan Rohan Crite was born on this date in 1910. |
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June 22 1910 Theatre/the Arts |
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Katherine Dunham, choreographer and dancer Katherine Dunham was born on this date in 1910. |
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September 3 1910 Theatre/the Arts |
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Dorothy Maynor, beautiful voice, generous heart. *Dorothy Leigh Maynor was born on this date in 1910. |
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February 10 1911 Theatre/the Arts |
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Kapo, an Afro-Caribbean spiritual artist... *On this date in 1911, Kapo was born. |
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April 2 1911 Theatre/the Arts |
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Man, could he dance--Charles H. Coles. . . On this date in 1911 Charles “Honi” Coles, an African-American tap dancer, was born. |
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June 24 1911 Theatre/the Arts |
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A classical voice from Canada, Portia White! Portia White, an African-Canadian classical singer, was born on this date in 1911. |
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January 29 1912 Theatre/the Arts |
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The Lafayette Theater, a Black Arts beginning! *The Lafayette Theatre is celebrated on this date. |
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August 9 1912 Theatre/the Arts |
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Anne W. Brown, the original Bess. *On this date Anne Wiggins Brown was born in 1912, She was an African-American singer and entertainer. |
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September 2 1912 Theatre/the Arts |
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Romare Bearden's art has many characteristic's! On this date in 1912, Romare Bearden, African American and one of the 20th century’s most important artists, was born. |
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April 20 1913 Theatre/the Arts |
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Gwendolyn Knight, sculptorist and more! On this date we celebrate the birth of Gwendolyn Knight in 1913. |
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May 17 1913 Theatre/the Arts |
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"Buster" Brown, one of Tap Dancings best! "Buster" Brown’s birth in 1913 is celebrated on this date. |
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September 13 1913 Theatre/the Arts |
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Cholly Atkins, a "class act" Cholly Atkins was born on this date in 1913. |
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December 9 1913 Theatre/the Arts |
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"Speedy" Huggins, a versatile performer! L. |
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February 2 1914 Theatre/the Arts |
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Gifted hands, William Artis! *On this date in 1914 William Ellisworth Artis was born. |
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February 3 1914 Theatre/the Arts |
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Inge Hardison has a creative soul. *Inge Hardison was born on this date in 1914. |
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April 10 1914 Theatre/the Arts |
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Noah Ryder, choral conductor and educator. Noah Ryder was born on this date in 1914. |
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January 8 1915 Theatre/the Arts |
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Karamu House, first Black Theater Company in America! The founding of the Karamu House in 1915 is celebrated on this date. |
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April 15 1915 Theatre/the Arts |
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Elizabeth Catlett, sculptor with a Mexican influence! On this date in 1915, Elizabeth Catlett was born. |
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June 19 1915 Theatre/the Arts |
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Henry LeTang, a pioneer hoofer. . . *Henry LeTang was born on this date in 1915. |
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September 20 1915 Theatre/the Arts |
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One of Florida's finest, Hughie Lee Smith! *Hughie Lee Smith was born on this date in 1915,. |
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January 10 1916 Theatre/the Arts |
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Eldzier Cortor, a gifted artist! Eldzier Cortor was born on this date in 1916. |
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October 12 1916 Theatre/the Arts |
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Playwright Alice Childress, presents realistic Black life with optimism On this date in 1920, Alice Childress was born. |
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January 7 1917 Theatre/the Arts |
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Ulysses Kay, one of Arizona's finest! *Ulysses Kay was born on this date in 1917. |
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March 7 1917 Theatre/the Arts |
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Janet Collins, a Prima Ballerina. . . *Janet Collins, an African-American ballet dancer and painter, was born on this date in 1917. |
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September 7 1917 Theatre/the Arts |
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Jacob Lawrence, a renowned artist of African American history and struggles Jacob Lawrence, an African-American artist and educator, was born in this date in 1917. |
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November 1 1917 Theatre/the Arts |
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Margaret Taylor Goss Burroughs, multitalented artist, poet, and arts organizer Margaret Taylor Goss Burroughs, n African-American artist, educator and writer, was born on this date in 1917. |
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November 2 1917 Theatre/the Arts |
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One of Trinidad's finest, Beryl McBeurnie! *Beryl McBurnie was born on this date in 1917. |
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April 2 1918 Theatre/the Arts |
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Charles White, a lover of the arts! *On this date Charles White was born in 1918. |
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April 15 1918 Theatre/the Arts |
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Hilda Simms, actress and Black talent supporter! This date in 1918 marks the birth of Hilda Simms. |
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January 17 1919 Theatre/the Arts |
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The Black Bottom, African roots in American dance! *The Black Bottom dance is celebrated on this date. |
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April 15 1919 Theatre/the Arts |
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Loften Mitchell, a theatrical Icon! Loften Mitchell was born this date in 1919. |
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June 29 1919 Theatre/the Arts |
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Lloyd Richards, Lloyd Richards was born this date in 1919, an African-American film, theater, and video director, and died on this same date in 2006 at the age of 87. |
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August 16 1919 Theatre/the Arts |
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Pearl Primus gave us dance with a historic aroma . . . *Pearl Primus was born on this date in 1919. |
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January 22 1920 Theatre/the Arts |
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William Warfield, a voice for anyone! On this date in 1920, William Warfield, African-American vocalist and singer, was born. |
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January 31 1921 Theatre/the Arts |
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Carol Channing, entertainer coming home. . *Carol Channing was born on this date in 1921. |
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March 21 1921 Theatre/the Arts |
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Harold Nicholas was a Tap dancing legend. *On this date we recall the birth of Harold Nicholas in 1921. |
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March 11 1922 Theatre/the Arts |
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Vinnette Carroll was very talented in the Arts! *Vinnette Carroll was born on this date in 1922. |
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April 13 1924 Theatre/the Arts |
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John Biggers brought African influence to art! On this date in 1924, John Biggers was born. |
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March 28 1925 Theatre/the Arts |
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Ed Wilson specialized in metal sculptor *This date marks the birth of Ed Wilson in 1925. |
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October 12 1925 Theatre/the Arts |
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Charles Gordone, actor, playwright, pursues multi-racial theater and racial unity Charles Gordone was born on this date in 1925. |
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July 30 1926 Theatre/the Arts |
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Betye Saar lampoons racism in her art Betye Irene Saar was born on this date in 1926. |
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February 10 1927 Theatre/the Arts |
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An exceptional opera singer, Leontyne Price! *Leontyne Price was born on this date in 1927. |
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May 14 1927 Theatre/the Arts |
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Artis Lane creates heritage with her hands. On this date in 1927, Artis Lane was born. |
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April 5 1928 Theatre/the Arts |
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Will Gaines, a dancer for life! Will Gaines was born on this date in 1928. |
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May 26 1928 Theatre/the Arts |
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Leimert Park, a cultural haven in LA! Leimert Park, an area is considered the center of the African-American arts scene in Los Angeles, CA, is celebrated on this date's Registry. |
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June 23 1928 Theatre/the Arts |
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William Pleasant, artist who chronicled Black heritage William Merriette Pleasant, Jr. |
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September 10 1928 Theatre/the Arts |
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A classy folk artist,, Thorton Dial. On this date in 1928, Thorton Dial, Sr. |
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October 8 1930 Theatre/the Arts |
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Artist Faith Ringgold, breaking boundaries, promoting Black art On this date in 1930, Faith Ringgold was born in New York City. |
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January 5 1931 Theatre/the Arts |
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Alvin Ailey was a modern dance original. Alvin Ailey was born on this date in 1931. |
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May 31 1931 Theatre/the Arts |
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Shirley Verrett, a special voice Shirley Verrett was born on this date in 1931. |
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August 2 1931 Theatre/the Arts |
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Prodigy Philippa Schuyler, composer and humanist On this date, Philippa D. |
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September 13 1931 Theatre/the Arts |
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Adrienne Kennedy, award-winning and influential American playwright Adrienne Kennedy, an African-American playwright, was born on this date in 1931. |
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April 18 1934 Theatre/the Arts |
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A spectacular voice, George Shirley! George Shirley was born on this date in 1934. |
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August 22 1934 Theatre/the Arts |
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Diana Sands represented stage excellence. . “Look at me. |
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July 2 1935 Theatre/the Arts |
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Ed Bullins, playright and creator of life on stage! Ed Bullins, an African-American playwright and author, was born on this date in 1935. |
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August 18 1935 Theatre/the Arts |
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Simmie Knox, an exceptional portrait artist! *Simmie Knox was born on this date in 1935. |
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October 10 1935 Theatre/the Arts |
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"Porgy and Bess" opens on Broadway to mixed reviews On this date in 1935,"Porgy and Bess" opened on Broadway. |
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January 1 1937 Theatre/the Arts |
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Lou Stovall, master printmaker and community builder Lou Stovall, an African-American master printmaker and artist, was born on this date in 1937. |
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January 4 1937 Theatre/the Arts |
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Grace Bumbry, leading lady of opera on international stage. This date celebrates the birth of Grace Bumbry, an African-American opera singer, in 1937. |
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June 26 1937 Theatre/the Arts |
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Robert Thompson, painter, genus! On this date in 1937, Robert Louis Thompson was born. |
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February 2 1938 Theatre/the Arts |
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Simon Estes, an international Voice! *The birth of Simon Estes in 1938 is marked on this date. |
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July 15 1938 Theatre/the Arts |
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Artist and Athlete, Ernie Barnes *Ernie Barnes was born on this date in 1938. |
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March 5 1939 Theatre/the Arts |
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Charles Fuller, playwright with sensitivity! *Charles Fuller was born on this date in 1939. |
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June 5 1940 Theatre/the Arts |
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American Negro Theater formed. . . On this date in 1940, The American Negro Theater (ANT) was organized in Harlem, New York. |
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November 12 1941 Theatre/the Arts |
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National Negro Opera Company founded! On this date in 1941, opera singer, Madame Lillian Evanti, founded the National Negro Opera Company. |
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May 10 1943 Theatre/the Arts |
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Judith Jamison, modern dancer, artistic director, Alvin Ailey Ballet Judith Jamison was born on this date in 1943. |
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August 30 1943 Theatre/the Arts |
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Altovise Davis was a gifted dancer. . . *This date in 1943 marks the birth of Altovise Davis. |
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August 30 1944 Theatre/the Arts |
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American Negro Theater produces Anna Lucasta on Broadway On this date in 1944, the play "Anna Lucasta" opened on Broadway. |
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September 8 1944 Theatre/the Arts |
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Fred Benjamin, a true stage presence! Fred Benjamin was born on this date in 1944. |
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April 27 1945 Theatre/the Arts |
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Theatrical Icon, August Wilson! *On this date in 1945, August Wilson was born. |
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August 13 1948 Theatre/the Arts |
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Kathleen Battle, one of the best sopranos ever! *Kathleen Battle was born on this date in 1948. |
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September 13 1948 Theatre/the Arts |
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Nell Carter, pure southern talent! *Nell Carter was born on this date in 1948. |
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October 18 1948 Theatre/the Arts |
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Ntozake Shange, author with distinction! Ntozake Shange was born on this date in 1948. |
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October 13 1949 Theatre/the Arts |
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Leona Mitchell has a beautiful voice! Leona Mitchell was born on this date in 1949. |
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December 28 1951 Theatre/the Arts |
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Syl Jones, a writer who 'Stirs the Pot"! Syl Jones was born on this date in 1951. |
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December 22 1960 Theatre/the Arts |
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Jean-Michel Basquiat, contemporary artist. This date marks the birth in 1950 of Jean-Michel Basquiat. |
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December 11 1961 Theatre/the Arts |
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"Black Nativity" debuts on Broadway On this date in 1961, "Black Nativity" opened on Broadway. |
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March 27 1969 Theatre/the Arts |
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The Black Academy of Arts and Letters made a difference... *On this date in 1969, the "Black Academy of Arts and Letters (BAAL)" was founded. |
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August 15 1969 Theatre/the Arts |
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The Dance Theater of Harlem founded . . . *This date in 1969 marks the founding of the Dance Theater of Harlem (DTH). |
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November 26 1969 Theatre/the Arts |
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Truth in Art by Kara Walker! Kara Walker was born on this date in 1969. |
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July 9 1972 Theatre/the Arts |
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Muntu Dance Theatre, positive energy! Muntu Dance Theatre’s was founded on this date in 1972 in Chicago. |
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November 19 1973 Theatre/the Arts |
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Savion Glover, tap dancer, choreographer, and actor Savion Glover was born on this date in 1973. |
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June 10 1976 Theatre/the Arts |
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Mixed Blood Theater, a house of diversity. . On this date in 1976, the Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis held its first stage performance. |
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September 28 1976 Theatre/the Arts |
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Penumbra Theater illuminates through art Penumbra Theatre Company opened with its first productions on this date in 1976. |
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July 17 1977 Theatre/the Arts |
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The Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters begins! On this date in 1977, the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Inc. |
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August 24 1978 Theatre/the Arts |
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Black theatre for the heart, Jomandi Productions! The founding of Jomandi Productions, an African-American Theatre Company in Atlanta in 1978 is celebrated on this date. |
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November 5 1981 Theatre/the Arts |
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"Soldier's Play" Debuts! On this date in 1981, Charles Fuller's "Soldier's Play" premiered in NYC. |
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April 8 2002 Theatre/the Arts |
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Black woman gets Pulitzer for Drama *On this date in 2002, Susan-Lori Parks won a Pulitzer Prize for Topdog/Underdog her play on Broadway at the Ambassador Theater. |
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June 6 2004 Theatre/the Arts |
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First Tony Award for dramatic lead goes to a Black woman! On this date in 2004, the first Black actress won a “Tony Award” for a leading dramatic role. |