Born in Chicago in 1918, the artist Charles White always received inspiration from the struggles and triumphs of black people—major historical figures like Frederick Douglass as well as ordinary ...

Charles White was an American artist known for murals and prints which often portrayed African American subjects. In particular, he used printmaking as a way to communicate with a wider audience, and ...

Jon Batiste will receive the inaugural Ray Charles "Architect of Sound" Award at the annual Grammy Hall of Fame Gala, which is set for May 16 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Ray ... artist in American music. Even today, his songs continue to captivate listeners, proving that great ...

Grammy Museum president/CEO Michael Sticka added, “Ray Charles was a trailblazing artist whose influence knows no bounds, and Jon Batiste is a true reflection of that legacy. Beyond his immense ...