In the early 1940s, a small Brownstown apartment in Harlem served as a salon for artists like Dizzie Gillespie, Billie Holliday and Thelonious Monk. Soon to be household names of jazz, these young artists made a nightly pilgrimage to the living room of pianist Mary Lou Williams. Led by Mary Lou, a new generation of …
Black History
Drumming, an African garb fashion show and live entertainment are featured at a Black History event in Hollywood. The event in 2024 is 6 p.m. Thursday February 22 and entry is free. The Black History Month festivities are at MLK Jr. recreation facilities, with entertainment that includes Barry University Ensemble and performers from local schools. …











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