Ray Charles Robinson was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. Among friends and fellow musicians he preferred being called “Brother Ray.” He was often referred to as “The Genius.” Charles was blinded during childhood due to glaucoma. Continue reading Profile: Ray Charles (1930-2004)
Nathaniel Adams Coles, known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American singer and jazz pianist. He recorded over one hundred songs that became hits on the pop charts. His trio was the model for small jazz ensembles that followed. Cole also acted in films and on television and performed on Broadway. Continue reading Profile: Nat King Cole (1919-1965)
Harold Lee Washington was an American lawyer and politician who was the 51st Mayor of Chicago. Washington became the first African American to be elected as the city’s mayor in April 1983 after a coalition of Black-brown unity supported his election. Continue reading Profile: Harold Washington (1922-1987)
Matthew Alexander Henson was an American explorer who accompanied Robert Peary on seven voyages to the Arctic over a period of nearly 23 years. They spent a total of 18 years on expeditions together. Continue reading Profile: Matthew Alexander Henson (1866 –1955)
Black Art Story 