Brock Peters, an African American actor, was born on this date in 1927.
learn more*On this date we mark the birth of Marlon Troy Riggs. He was an African American documentary filmmaker and educator who used video to oppose racism and homophobia.
learn more*On this date in 1933, Godfrey Cambridge was born. He was an African American actor and comedian, one of the most unique comics of the early 1970’s.
Born to parents who emigrated from British Guiana, he attended public schools in Nova Scotia while living with his grandparents. After finishing his education in New York at Flushing High School and Hofstra College, he began to study acting.
learn morePaul Winfield, an African American actor, was born on this date in 1941.
learn more*This date recalls the birth of Louise Beavers in 1902. Known for her character roles, she was an African American film and television actress.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Beavers first drew attention as part of an act known as the “Lady Minstrels.” Despite her theatrical abilities and inclinations, she went to Hollywood, not as a performer, but as the maid of actress Leatrice Joy. She soon, however, appeared on the silver screen, making her feature debut in Gold Diggers (1923). She continued to act in such other silent films as Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1927).
learn more*On this date we point out the birth of James Baskett in 1904. He was an African American actor.
learn more*On this date in 1961, Eddie Murphy was born. He is an African American actor, director, writer and comedian.
learn moreOn this date in 1963, the Oscar for best actor by the Academy of Motion Pictures was given to an African American for the first time.
Sidney Poitier won the honor for his performance in Lilies of the Field.
Reference:
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Academy Foundation
8949 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, California 90211
Phone: 310-247-3000
On this date in 1878, Bill Bojangles Robinson was born. He was an African American tap dancer and entertainer.
learn moreThis date marks the birthday of Hattie McDaniel in 1895. She was an African American actress, one of the greatest American character actresses.
learn moreThe purpose of our classroom service is to diversely strengthen the curriculum and needed pedagogy of licensed and pre-service teachers. This builds a foundation of superior education through understanding culturally responsive curriculums direct benefit from the content of African American Registry.
Street Team programs represent a crucial part of our goal of ‘Curriculum Reform and Giving Youth a Guided Voice’. We also require College students and/or community members to learn how to implement and carry on our program. That way we instill buy-in for each community to invest in themselves. If you would like more information or to create a Street Team in your community contact the Registry at 612-822-6831 or email us at info@aaregistry.org.
