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Frederick Douglass House National Historic Site | Washington D.C.

lindsey — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:00:05 +0000

The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the most famous 19th century African American. His life was a testament to the courage and persistence that serves as an inspiration to those who struggle in the cause of liberty and justice. Visitors to the site learn about his efforts to [...]

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World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest | Memphis, TN

lindsey — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:27:53 +0000

Hundreds of teams make their way to the banks of the Mississippi River to compete for over $100,000 in prizes and bragging rights in the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Sure, it is a contest – but it is also a swine soiree. The smell of sweet, smoky barbecue is only one of the sensory [...]

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2013 MOJA Arts Festival | Charleston, SC

lindsey — Sat, 11 May 2013 08:00:26 +0000

Moja, a Swahili word meaning “One,” is the appropriate name for the MOJA Arts Festival, a celebration of harmony amongst all people in ther community. The Festival highlights the many African-American and Caribbean contributions made to western and world cultures. MOJA’s wide range of events include visual arts, classical music, dance, gospel, jazz, poetry, R&B [...]

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Bill Pickett Rodeo

lindsey — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:00:29 +0000

The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR) was founded in 1984 by Lu Vason. This event has been a powerful tool in his goal to educate people on history, challenges, and contributions of Black Americans to the westward expansion of the United States. History notes that one out of every six cowboys was an African-American; therefore [...]

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Dance Theatre of Harlem Exhibit 40 Years of Firsts

lindsey — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:52 +0000

In 1969, writing about Dance Theatre of Harlem, Clive Barnes, dance critic for The New York Times, began his article, ?Black is beautiful, classic ballet is beautiful, so why are the two so rarely found together?? That changed when Arthur Mitchell, accomplished artistic director, astute educator, talented choreographer and extraordinary dancer, co-founded Dance Theatre of [...]

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Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival 2013 | St. Lucia

lindsey — Thu, 09 May 2013 06:42:53 +0000

The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival is an annual internationally-known event which takes place on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. The event brings together international as well as local musicians. The jazz festival not only features jazz music but also R&B and Calypso. The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival opens on April 30th [...]

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