Fisk Music Group Was Moneymaking Powerhouse The documentary “One Man’s Journey” tells the story of pianist Matthew Kennedy, who was the musical director of the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The group is credited with introducing the world to Negro spirituals. His daughter, filmmaker Nina Kennedy, ...
Black Oral History Project Heads 'Back-To-School' Throughout the month of September, Tell Me More explores issues in education �" what’s outstanding, what needs improvement and what remains incomplete. Friday, hundreds of prominent African American leaders will head back to school as part of a ...
Fisk University Struggles Through Financial Crisis In the wake of serious financial issues, Fisk University, the oldest private African American university, attempted to sell its stake of the art collection donated to the school by the late Georgia O'Keeffe. However, a judge rejected this move by ...
