A Salute to Black History
Understanding Wisdom And FOREVER Appreciating The Past
Email: Dr. Alice Tyler
Milton
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Below, right, and left are links that will enrich your knowledge of the past and present selfless contributions made by just a FEW of our MANY great African Americans. As you read the wealth of information on the pages, think about how our world would be today without the selfless contributions and what we have learned from the good and the bad. Also, recognize the unbending focus and intensity of their efforts despite repeated rejections and unfulfilled expectations.
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We must continue to remember
and respect our heritage (even though one might not agree with the
actions of some--it is still history) by never saying good-bye to
yesterday, for we are still standing on their shoulders—yesterday made
our present possible. Appreciate OUR Past . . .
Arts and Entertainment
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Tina at Age 69 in 2008
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Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown
"You Really Got A Hold On Me" - Smokey Robinson
Remembering Michael Jackson
By: Dr. Alice Tyler Milton
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The King ["That Boy Could Dance!"] and Queen ["That Girl Could Sing!"] of Music
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Remembering Whitney Houston
Overview: Whitney Elizabeth Houston
August 9, 1963 - February 11, 2012
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TRIBUTES
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To define music at its best, Plato stated that, “Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, a charm to sadness, gaiety and life to everything; It is the essence of order and lends to all that is good, just, and beautiful.” Moreover, Thomas Carlyle stated that, “Music is well said to be the speech of angels; in fact, nothing among utterances allowed to man is felt to be so divine. It brings us near the infinite.” The above quotes should always remind you of the beautiful Whitney Elizabeth Houston (Whitney). Whitney was a recording artist, actress, producer, and model. Her singing talents earned her the title of “The Most-Awarded Female Act of All Time”. Her Godsend talents gave us feelings in our hearts and souls, and her gospel lead us closer to God. She will always be remembered as the “Golden Voice” of our time. After Whitney sang the song--there were no other versions that could top her voice.
Dr. Tonea Stewart
Dr. Tonea Stewart, a native of Greenwood, Mississippi, has lived in Montgomery Alabama since 1990. She is a professional actress, play director, national museum exhibit director, tenured professor, and the Dean of the College of Visual & Performing Arts at Alabama State University. . . READ MORE
African American Gospel
Instruments add to the African American gospel. THOMAS A. DORSEY and ARIZONA DRANES, the forgotten mother of gospel, are noted for being the first two to add the piano to gospel . . .
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The Stellar Awards is a premier Gospel event that recognizes and honors African American artists. The Gospel Music Award was founded in 1970 by Don Jackson.
Crystal Aikin - Season 1 Y'Anna Crawley - Season 2
Start At An Early Age -- "Nobody But You Lord"
Radio / Television Broadcasting
The Donnie McClurkin Radio Show
A Sample Of African American Gospel Videos/Recordings
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Black GOSPEL is a one of the greatest vehicles through which praise and worship, that is ascribed to God, is carried. When a GOSPEL is heard, the words encourage you to look on the bright side of things and have trust in the Lord. Moreover, GOSPEL is the spiritural nourishment that is used to "Feed the Sheep". As GOSPEL music moves beyond its incubator, the church, it is imperative to understand where it is, where it has been, and where it is going. As Christians, we must hope that the music is building bridges--not walls. As GOSPEL continues to grow beyond most expectations, one can only hope that it will be embraced, regardless of how it is labeled, by everyone who needs to be reminded of the GOOD NEWS it represents. |
| Shirley Caesar / Joe Ligon | Donnie McClurkin / Yolanda Adams | Donald Lawrence / Tri City Singers |
| The Williams Brothers | BeBe Winans | Kirk Franklin / Rance Allen |
| Fantasia and Diane Barrino | CeCe Winans | Donnie McClurkin |
| Deitrick Haddon | Mary Mary | Smokie Norful |
| Anthony Brown | Al Green | Tonex |
| Timothy Wright | Donald Lawrence | Trin-I-Tee 5:7 |
| Karen Clark-Sheard | The Blind Boys of Alabama / Aaron Neville | James Cleveland |
| Mahalia Jackson | Hezehiah Walker - 1 | Hezehiah Walker - 2 |
| Shekinah Glory Ministry | Whitney / Cissy Houston | Anointed1 Appointed 1 |
| J Moss | Dottie Peoples | Kirk Franklin |
| William McDowell | Ted Winn | Alvin Slaughter |
| James Fortune | Charles Jenkins | Micah Stampley |
| Kurt Carr and the Kurt Carr Singers | The Mississippi Mass Choir (Frank Williams) | David Mann |
Catholic African American Mass Choirs - CAAM
Dr. Andre V. Lacour
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Young Black Talent
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| Rachel Crow - Song 1 -- Song 2 | ||
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| Misha Bryan | ||
| Mini King of Pop | ||
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| Darius and Demetris |
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Amos and Andy - "Andy Gets Married"
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Cooley High
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African American Directors / Film
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Click Here for Memorial Program of Bernard Jeffery McCullough - "Bernie Mac"
Click Here for Overview of Life
Other African Americans Gone But Not Forgotten (2009-2010)
Click for Teddy Pendergrass' Obituary
Other African Americans Gone But Not Forgotten (2003 - 2008)
DirecTV: African American Achievements in Film and Television
And The Oscar Goes To . . .
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Sidney Poitier 1963 |
Lilies of the Field |
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Denzel Washington 2001 |
Training Day |
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Jamie Foxx 2004 |
Ray |
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Forest Whitaker 2006 |
The Last King of Scotland |
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Halley Berry 2001 |
Monster's Ball |
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Louis Gossett, Jr. 1982 |
An Officer and A Gentleman |
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Denzel Washington 1989 |
Glory |
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Cuba Gooding, Jr. 1996 |
Jerry Maguire |
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Morgan Freeman 2003 |
Million Dollar Baby |
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Hattie McDaniel 1939 |
Gone with the Wind |
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Whoopi Goldberg 1990 |
Ghost |
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Jennifer Hudson 2006 |
Dreamgirls |
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Mo'Nique 2009 |
Precious |
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Octavia Spencer 2011 |
The Help |
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Roger Ross Williams 2009 |
Music by Prudence |
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Prince 1984 |
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Herbie Hancock 1986 |
Round Midnight |
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Isaac Hayes 1971 |
Shaft / "Theme from Shaft" |
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Irene Cara 1983 |
Flashdance / "What a Feeling" |
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Stevie Wonder 1984 |
The Woman in Red / "I Just Called to Say I Love You" |
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Lionel Richie 1985 |
White Nights / "Say You, Say Me" |
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Juicy J, Frayser Boy, & DJ Paul 2005 |
Hustle & Flow / "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp" |
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Dreamgirls |
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T. J. Martin 2012 |
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Oscar Nominee
Gabourey Sidebe - During Teen Years
The Youngest Oscar Nominee
The First Female Oscar Nominee For Film Editing
First African American Nominated for Cinematographer
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The Amos and Andy TV Show was the first all-Black cast TV show. The show aired on CBS TV network from 1951 to 1953.
The show was the only place on TV where you could see "Black" people in roles other than maids or porters.
African American -- American Idols
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When We Work Together--What A Beautiful Thing!
Gangnam Style / 2 Legit 2 Quit
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Points Theatre - Empowerment Through Edutainment - The famous historian, Arnold Toynbee, once commented, "When we classify mankind by color, the only primary race that has not made a creative contribution to any civilization is the Black race." For 15 years and 2,500 performances, "1001 Inventions" has been an unusually funny antidote for this gross misconception. |
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Black Entertainers - A Tribute to Past and Present
A Great Tribute to the Old School - Part 1
A Great Tribute to the Old School - Part 2
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Heavy D's Last Performance and Actor / Singer Tyrese
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The Soul Train was a variety show that aired from 1971 - 2006. The show featured artists in the area of hip hop, gospel, disco, R&B, etc. The show was created by Don Cornelius, who also was the first host and executive producer.
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