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Soundtrack to the Struggle: Herb Jeffries, "The Bronze Buckaroo"

It’s the late 1930’s and Herb Jeffries, a popular singer in several big bands, saddles up to become the first African American singing cowboy.  Dubbed “The Bronze Buckaroo,” Jeffries starred in several low-budget Westerns, like Harlem Rides the Range, and Two Gun Man from Harlem. Every Saturday, children of all skin colors packed afternoon matinees, … Continue reading

Texas Museum Exhibit Details History of Black Cowboys – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

The African American Museum of Dallas will be home to "Black Cowboys: An American Story," which highlights the history of Black cowboys in Texas and across the.

Joyce Bryant, 'bronze blond bombshell' of 1950s, dies at 95

Bryant electrified nightclub audiences despite performing in an era of uncompromising racial segregation.

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Louis Armstrong's Trumpet, Sammy Davis Jr.'s Suit and More Must-See Pieces at the Academy Museum's 'Black Cinema' Exhibit

The Academy Museum’s Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971 is not to be missed. Not.