Rose Meta Morgan built a groundbreaking Black beauty empire in Harlem, operating the largest African-American beauty salon by 1942 and later co-founding New York’s only Black-owned commercial bank. Despite her influence, her legacy remains largely overlooked.
Tag: Ethel Waters
Posted in!Front Page Arts and Entertainment
Snapshots of sound: A look at the icons who shaped Black music
Black Music Month celebrates the achievements, activism, and work of Black creatives across various genres, including country, jazz, rhythm and blues, and gospel, while also recognizing Black music icons who shaped the music industry and American culture.