With all of the constantly shifting, confusing and even frustrating machinations in America’s political world, you might wonder what drives the men and women behind the headlines and news stories. Perhaps no one is more fascinating a personality than Nancy Pelosi – the first woman to serve as Congress’ Speaker of the House. In her…
Looking to hear something that could, perhaps, cool you down while providing insights into this country’s most recent, hot weather-based holiday? If so, click on the book cover image on the right. Last month for BIO (the Biographers International Organization), I had the pleasure of conducting a ZOOM interview with Harvard University Professor Annette Gordon-Reed,…
June is busting out all over – and so is music! Celebrate Black Music Month – a designation initiated in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter – by checking out the following article from the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, DC. You’ll want to break out the records (remember them?), tapes…
Check out this article about the re-release of a historic series exploring the history of Black Americans and radio. PRX re-releases series exploring the history of Black culture through radio
Interested in a lively discussion about the films Casablanca (1942), Crash (2005) and Black Panther (2018)? If so, check out the above recording of the Washington National Cathedral’s virtual panel conversation. I had the pleasure of moderating the exchange earlier this month. The discussion, part of the National Cathedral’s 2021 A Long, Long Way film viewing and…