Louis Armstrong News

Slideshow: It happened this week in black history 2/13-2/19

By theGrio

8:30 AM on 02/18/2011

SLIDESHOW - Joe Frazier became heavyweight champion, Morehouse was founded and Huey P. Newton was born; this is an incredibly historic week by any standard...
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Slideshow: 15 not-to-be-missed black history destinations

By Christa Aiken

8:12 AM on 02/08/2011

SLIDESHOW - Instead of thinking of these inspirational people, visit their homes or go to a museum that features in-depth looks into these individual's lives...
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Smithsonian raises the curtain on the Apollo legacy

By theGrio

9:38 AM on 04/26/2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Smithsonian Museum is bringing New York's Harlem to the nation's capital with the first-ever exhibit focused on the Apollo, where many musical careers were launched...
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New Orleans spirit shines four years after Katrina

By Donna M Owens

1:10 PM on 08/29/2009

OPINION - Much work remains to restore housing, infrastructure, jobs, and other essentials in New Orleans. But there are bright spots...
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