This Week In Black History
Tags: AFRICAN Americans -- History; PRICE, Leontyne; THOMAS, Franklin
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- THIS WEEK IN BLACK HISTORY. // Jet;1/28/2008, Vol. 113 Issue 3, p20
The author reports on historic events which occurred during the fourth week in January. On January 21, 1964 Carl T. Rowan was named director of the U.S. Information Agency (USIA). Opera singer Leontyne Price made her debut singing at the Metropolitan Opera on January 27, 1961. The lives of both...
- Leontyne Price shines in music partnerships salute at Carnegie Hall in N.Y. // Jet;11/4/91, Vol. 81 Issue 3, p26
Reports on the gala `Music & Remembrance: A Celebration of Great Musical Partnerships' held recently at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Benefits for AmFAR (American Foundation for AIDS Research) and Affiliate Associates; Appearance of opera diva Leontyne Price; Comment by co-host and syndicated...
- Legend in the fall. Thompson, Helen // Texas Monthly;Oct95, Vol. 23 Issue 10, p40
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- THIS WEEK IN BLACK HISTORY. // Jet;1/31/2005, Vol. 107 Issue 4, p19
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- This Week in Black History. // Jet;2/6/2006, Vol. 109 Issue 5, p38
This article discusses this week in African-American history. On January 30th, 1979, Franklin A. Thomas became president of the Ford Foundation. He directed millions of dollars into projects for minorities and women. On February 5th, 1958, Clifton R. Wharton, Sr. became the first...
- The price of operatic success. Roach, Ronald; Taylor, Max // Black Issues in Higher Education;11/26/98, Vol. 15 Issue 20, p20
Reports that Howard University voice students got a novel opportunity to take instruction from opera legend Leontyne Price when she took center stage at Cramton Auditorium to conduct a master class. Critical feedback and tips on vocalization technique from Price for students and graduates;...
- Black History Month: Stars reveal their favorite heroes in black history. // Jet;2/17/97, Vol. 91 Issue 13, p12
Discusses the black heroes of a number of black celebrities as part of an effort to commemorate Black History Month. Celebrities surveyed include music performers Patti LaBelle and Keith Sweat, actor-director Tim Reid and actor-comedian Jamie Foxx; Heroes include actor-comedian Bill Cosby, civil...
- How to celebrate Black history month 12 months of the year. // Ebony;Feb1995, Vol. 50 Issue 4, p62
Reports on how to make the celebration of Black history a 12-month affair. Spreading out the activities normally staged for February, the Black History Month; Role of teachers and parents in spreading the Black legacy; Emphasis on the international nature of the Black experience.
- A salute to Black history. Williams, Jean // New York Amsterdam News;02/22/2001, Vol. 92 Issue 8, p18
Presents a trivia about the accomplishments of Afro-Americans in honor of the Black History Month held every February of the year. Inventions of the Black people; Musical contributions; Sports and religious achievements.
