Tag: Birthday

Mahalia Jackson was born on October 26, 1911, in New Orleans. Jackson’s mother died when she was just four and she had…

Wynton Marsalis was born on October 18, 1961, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Throughout his illustrious career, the jazz trumpeter has not only…

Born Lana Michele Moorer, MC Lyte’s impact on hip-hop and culture is immeasurable. As one of the pioneering female MCs, she shattered…

Born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Thelonious Monk would go on to become a pivotal figure in the world of jazz, known…

From his early days as a fresh-faced rapper from West Philadelphia to becoming one of Hollywood’s most beloved and versatile actors, Will…

Alain Locke was born on September 13, 1885. He was best known for his influential work during the Harlem Renaissance. He also…

Singer Sylvester James was born on September 6, 1947. Sylvester was a singer, songwriter, and performer known for his contributions to the…

Legendary bandleader, composer, and jazz pianist William “Count” Basie was born in Red Bank, New Jersey, on Aug. 21, 1904. As a…

Today, we celebrate what would have been the 60th birthday of the legendary Whitney Houston, a voice that touched the hearts of…

Diahann Carroll was born in the Bronx, New York, on July 17, 1935. When she was an infant, the family moved to…

E. Lynn Harris was born on June 20, 1955, in Flint, Michigan, and grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas. Harris would go…

Pam Grier's contributions to cinema and her relentless pursuit of empowerment have forever altered the landscape of the industry.