AfricanAmerican The Beautiful

Photo Courtesy of The Reginald F Lewis Museum You do not want to miss viewing the Reginald F Lewis Museum’s new exhibit of  Bernard and Shirley Kinsley extensive collection of art and artifacts covering over 400 years of African American History including a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation and slave shackles. Visit The Reginald F Lewis Museum for […]

Whoopi Goldberg, an avid fan and supporter of the late iconic X rated female comedian , Moms Mabely directed the documentary of Moms Mabley for the Tribecca film festival. Now “I Got Somethin To Tell You” comes to HBO. The film highlights the legacy of the late comedian , funny but controversial in the presentation […]

        Deacon Jones an NFL Hall of Famer and said to be one of the best defensive ends in the history of football.  The man, who was credited using the term sack which has become a term use in football today. David “Deacon” Jones has passed away at age 74. Leader of […]

Showing supreme superiority to her opposition, Serena Williams avenged a three-set loss to Victoria Azarenka (in the Qator Open in February)by demolishing Azarenka in straight sets in the Italian Open, 6-1 and 6-3 to win her 4th consecutive title of the year. Even Azarenka had to acknowledge that Williams had played outstanding tennis in this […]

* Youtube highlights “The God Father of Soul” James Brown channel, with never before seen footage and photos, testimonials including more of his most famous concert videos. Of course this will help to increase revenue for The James Brown estate with the sale of DVD’s and other merchandising. The new channel is a partnership of three companies including […]

The Music/Jazz icon and  legend of  go-go, Chuck Brown, who helped to make the chocolate most known for its go-go music a unique flavor of  jazz, funk, soul, dance hall and a twist of hip hop. The Godfather of Go-Go will soon have a pavilion named in his honor in the Nations Capitol Washington DC, […]

(http://bit.ly/baiadoyoubasel) The beauty of Black Art tells a story of an historic time period. Life, love struggle and the amazing moments of family and good times. Join me throughout the month of November for an art collection from the artist that create and capture the moment on canvas in AfricaAmerica TheBeautiful.

Born in  Washington DC in 1882 John Baxter Taylor Jr. was an accomplished African American track and Field  athlete. Credited in being the first African American  to win the prestigious Olympic Gold Medal in 1908 during the London games. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine and a  member of one of the first Black Fraternities, […]

Dana Owens better know as the one and only Queen Latifah, Actress, Director,  Original Rapper, and Singer. Queen Latifah has received accolades, awards and nominations for her endless talent as a versatile performer and artist.   MC Lyte  aka Lana Michele, voice-over talent, rapper, and actress gained fame in the late-1980s  the first solo female rapper to release a […]

  Photo Courtsey of  TransGriot I am very proud to post the following link and video in honor of Black History Month. Read more  about these phenonimal women via TransGriot.  YOU GO BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMEN!