Lena Horne

The Death of Jim Amidst FUNKY ish

James Garner stood tall along side singers Joan Baez, group Peter, Paul & Mary, Odetta Holmes, Mahalia Jackosn and Bob Dylan, joining A-List actors Marlon

July 20, 2014 No Comments

The Soul Of Sesame Street

Can you believe that Sesame Street turned 40 in 2009? I was lucky enough to see this revolutionary children’s educational series at the very beginning,

July 15, 2012 1 Comment

The Soul Of Sesame Street – Roosevelt Franklin

“Hail to thee our alma mater Roosevelt Franklin High! Elementary School Elementary School.”

July 15, 2012 2 Comments

The Soul Of Sesame Street – Soul Alphabet

One thing that I loved about watching Sesame Street was that you would often see your favorite Black actors, musicians and athletes hanging out with

July 15, 2012 No Comments

Blaxploitation And Music Poster Art

The Museum of UnCut Funk continues to celebrate the best decade ever with a review of Poster Art from funky music based films that helped

October 7, 2011 No Comments

Black Broadway Window Card Collection

As a fan of the theater, I began collecting window cards from the broadway shows that I was fortunate enough to see. My love for

October 4, 2011 No Comments

Tony Walton and The Wiz

Emmy, Tony and Oscar winning production, set and costume designer Tony Walton (All That Jazz, Mary Poppins and Broadway’s Pippin just to name a few) shared

May 20, 2011 No Comments

What Becomes A Legend Most?

Say what you want about mink. I don’t own a fur but that’s not to say I never wanted one. I remember the BLACKGLAMA ads

September 15, 2010 No Comments

Ms. Lena

Lena Horne, whose striking beauty and magnetic sex appeal often overshadowed her talent and artistry, was remarkably candid about the underlying reason for her success:

May 10, 2010 No Comments

Broadway In Black

With the number of new Black Broadway shows that have opened in the past few years, like The Color Purple, there has been much

February 8, 2009 1 Comment