Motown’s legacy to American music

Berry Gordy’s renowned Motown Records emerged in the 1960s as an overwhelming force of social and cultural change making its mark not only on the music industry, but on society at large. Featuring a distinctive soul sound, full of energy and emotion, Motown has become one of the most important musical undertakings and spectacular success [...]

Kwanzaa celebrated for first time at African American Heritage House in San Jose’s History Park

Kwanzaa celebrated for first time at African American Heritage House in San Jose’s History Park
For the first time, Kwanzaa, the holiday with roots in Africa that celebrates values, culture and family, was celebrated at the African American Heritage House in San Jose ‘” the public debut for the house and a major milestone for African-Americans [...]

‘The Black Book,’ A Scrapbook of African American History

‘The Black Book,’ A Scrapbook of African American History
Filed under: Hot Picks , Reviews Thirty-five years after the release of a scrapbook of African American history called ‘The Black Book,’ a panel of scholars and journalists will discuss the historic compilation of striking images, sheet music, commercial advertisements, and obituaries. Panelists scheduled to discuss “the [...]