Andraé Crouch – ‘The Father of Modern Gospel Music’
Andraé Crouch was a native of Los Angeles who drew worldwide acclaim for his transformative gospel music. ... read more »
Ella Fitzgerald makes her debut at the Apollo Theatre, winning the theatre’s infamous tradition: Amateur Night this year. ... read more / view gallery »
Despite battling racism in Hollywood and her own personal bouts, she was a trailblazer, becoming the first African American woman to receive an Academy Award nomination in 1954 for “Carmen Jones.” ... read more / view gallery »