See full article by Steven Lewis on how African American music is a vital part of America's musical heritage. Explore a selection of the Smithsonian's wide range of collections preserving the material ...

So much of the greatest music ever made was ... of clubs and theaters in the African-American neighborhoods that hosted some of the best talent in American music history. Roaring nights that ...

These songs aren't just topping the charts, but also starting a conversation about the history of African Americans' impact ...

At Black Ensemble Theater, writer and director Jackie Taylor goes the extra mile to emphasize the message that “we are all ...

Black Spectrum Theatre is starting its 55th season at Roy Wilkins Park with “Black Spurs,” a musical that highlights the ...

The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) is set to hold its inaugural awards gala on Saturday, Oct. 5, in ...

Each of the museum's galleries focuses on how African American music changed through specific ... with everything from the comprehensive history presented to entertaining interactive exhibits.

Aaron Robertson’s grandparents had a farm in Promise Land, Tenn. In a new book, he explores the history and meaning of such ...

Grammy-winning artist Meshell Ndegeocello debuts her album 'No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin' at Strathmore. A ...

The Champaign County African American Heritage Trail is getting some new additions this week. Trail organizers and officials ...

On Oct. 2, Montevallo Mayor Rusty Nix along with the Montevallo Historic Preservation Commission and Montevallo Legacy ...

See full article by Steven Lewis on how African American music is a vital part of America's musical heritage. Explore a selection of the Smithsonian's wide range of collections preserving the material ...