Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (15 August 1875 – 1 September 1912) was an English composer and conductor who was mixed-race; his father was a Sierra Leone Creole physician. Coleridge-Taylor achieved such success that he was referred to by white New York musicians as the "African Mahler" at the time when he had three tours of the United States in the early 1900s. He was particularly … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Black Music Composers
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Monday Open Thread: Black Music Composers
William Grant Still (May 11, 1895 – December 3, 1978) was an American composer, who composed more than 150 works, including five symphonies and eight operas. Often referred to as "the Dean" of African-American composers, Still was the first American composer to have an opera produced by the New York City Opera. Still is known most for his first symphony, which was until the … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Black Music Composers
Monday Open Thread: African-American Bodybuilders and Powerlifters
I was watching some old footage of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno in their younger bodybuilding days and I thought to myself where are all the black ones? This week's open threads will highlight well-respected back bodybuilders and powerlifters. C.T. Fletcher (born June 8, 1959) is an American powerlifting vlogger, media personality, actor, personal trainer, and … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African-American Bodybuilders and Powerlifters
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Friday Open Thread: African-American Interior and Event Designers Week
TGIF POU! W.P. Miller’s sense of style, fashion and etiquette has placed him among the higher echelon of special event producers and wedding planners worldwide. His versatility and creativity enables him to organize a variety of social gatherings ranging from intimate receptions, fund-raising galas, corporate meetings and lavish weddings. … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African-American Interior and Event Designers Week