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Bob Cole and Rosmand Johnson
Through 1908 and 1910 Bob Cole, J. Rosamond Johnson, and James Weldon Johnson composed the all-black musical theater production The Red Moon, which ran successfully on Broadway and around the United States. -
Bob Cole and Rosmand Johnson
Bob Cole, J. Rosamond Johnson, and James Weldon Johnson composed the all-black musical theater production. The Red Moon on Broadway and around the United States. Marie, Paula. “COLE AND JOHNSON'S THE RED MOON, 1908-1910: REIMAGINING AFRICAN AMERICAN AND NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALE EDUCATION AT HAMPTON INSTITUTE.” Journal of African American History. Winter2008, Vol. 93 Issue 1, p21-35. 15p. 4 April 2014. -
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Jesse Owens
He was an american track and field athlete and four time olympic gold medalist.
OWENS, Jesse. [serial online]. n.d.;Available from: Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, Ipswich, MA. Accessed April 13, 2014.
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New York Renaissance
New York Renaissance; the team was organized by Robert Douglas in 1923. They were one of the strongest black teams of all time. "basketball." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2014. Web. 13 Apr. 2014.
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New York Renaissance
During 1932- 1933 they won 88 games in a row. In 1939 they defeated the Harlem globetrotters and, Oshkosh All Stars in the world championship pro tournament in Chicago. -
31 August 1936, Kola Ogunmola
Kola Ogunmola starred in domestic comedies headlining himself as a bright actor and mime. He sophisticated Ogunde’s techniques, replacing saxophones with Yoruba drums and writing tightly organized social satires. His most typical play is Ife Owo, but his greatest success was with Omuti Apa Kini in 1963, an revision of Amos Tutuola’s The Palm-Wine Drinkard. -
Jesse Owens
He was an African American that was in the berlin Olympics in 1936. Owens won four gold medals. Considering his amazing performance Hitler wouldn’t acknowledge Owens because, he was black. -
June 1941, Lena Horne
Lena got a job at Café Society in NY. The owner, Barney Josephson, insisted that Horne learn to interpret the Jazz sings she was to perform. Horne also learned music and began to take on more work. Her fame spread as she became of the featured singers for NBC Radio’s strictly for Dixie and WOR Radio’s kicks and Jammers. She also cut two albums for RCA Victor.
L. Roberta, Lindsey. “Lena Horne. By: Lindsey, Roberta L., Salem Press Biographical Encyclopedia, January, 2013.” 4 April 201 -
The end of 1944, Hubert Ogunde
Ogunde’s first production was The Garden of Eden in 1944, present in the Church of the Lord in Lagos. Ogunde’s success led him to form the Ogunde Concert Party, which, in a way borrowed from the current British concert parties, mounts devoted comedies and insightful political satires between opening and closing “glees” of song and dance irrelevant to the plot. -
Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson was the first black man to play major league baseball in the twentieth century. He joined the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.He was the first black player to be voted rookie of the year, and to win Most Valuable Player award.. He was the first black person to break the sports color barrier. WISE B. BLACK HISTORY MONTH: BREAKING THE COLOR BARRIER. Scholastic Math [serial online]. February 4, 2013;33(8):10. Available from: Middle Search Plus, Ipswich, MA. Accessed April 13, 201 -
The end of 1949, Sidney Poitier
Sidney Portier, noted actor, became the first Black to win an Academy Award for a leading role when he was awarded an Oscar for his starring role in Lilies of the Field; His acting career stretches more than 50 years on Broadway, television and in films. He has starred in more than 38 motion pictures, including Cry the Beloved Country. A Raisin in the Sun -
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Blues Music: The Reform of Radio
Blues started out from rock bottom in the 60s when many African Americans were being judged by the color of their skin while trying to make music. They wanted their message and catchy tunes to hit the radio, but most kept falling short. They learned though that persistence is key; because they fought and worked long and hard enough, they now play many tunes even today on BBC. -
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How Blues and Jazz has Influenced Other Genres
Although this music has had controversial lyrics back in the 1960’s, talking about the mistreatment of African Americans, it has had many influences in genres today such as R&B, Jazz, Rap, and even Punk. With its tempo that varies drastically, the tone of beats, and historical lyrics that have personal meaning, this era in music boosted the influences through the roof. -
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B.B. King’s Music and its Influence
Music is generally known to inspire someone, get them pumped or simply make a message. B.B. King’s influential music during the dark era of extreme racism helped the black race give hope for their communities, as well as their next generation. -
Marlin Briscoe
Briscoe was the first black quarterback to ever start in the NFL on the Denver broncos in 1968. He opened a way for other black quarterbacks in the NFL to play. He broke the color barrier and inspired people about what it takes to overcome obstacles.
"Memorable." Ebony 59.1 (2003): 210. Middle Search Plus. Web. 15 Apr. 2014.
