After they'd spent nearly a decade revitalizing the community, Black residents of the West Adams district in Los Angeles were at risk of being kicked out.

In November of 1944, Lena Horne made a monumental guest appearance on "Suspense" a CBS radio series sponsored by Roma Wines.

In this episode, we get a small glimpse into Ethel Waters' home circa 1934.

Did you know that three of the stars of Cabin in the Sky were injured on set? Here the story straight from the October 31, 1942 issue of The Afro American.

This episode of the Kindaris Pictures Podcast revisits the news of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson being mistakenly shot by police in Pittsburgh, PA.

Cited article: The Afro American - Oct. 11, 1930

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In late September 1930, news outlets (including THE AFRO AMERICAN) announced the birth of Lincoln "Stepin Fetchit" Perry's firstborn. 

Paying tribute to Dorothy Morrison Green, child actress (and sister to Ernest "Sunshine Sammy" Morrison, Jr.).

Thoughts on the censorship of Gone with the Wind (1939).

Celebrating the life and career of actress, singer, and dancer, Vivian Dandridge. 

Paying tribute to the jazz/classical pianist, Hazel Scott, and discussing the movie role that almost was...