May 15 – May 28, 2025
Big Apple, A Legacy of Harlem Evolved From Organic Slang
Harlem Renaissance jazz impresario, Cab Calloway, first defined the Big Apple in his Hepster's Dictionary, Language of Harlem Jive, which sold over two–million copies internationally and was adopted by the New York Public Library as its official glossary of popular slang, does explain the global circulation of the nickname.
Is Whole–Body Deodorant Necessary?
There is already a plethora of underarm deodorant products, from antiperspirant sprays to natural sticks. Your favorite drugstore might be making room for one more: whole–body deodorant. But is allover odor control necessary?
Just Released "Les Belles de Lausanne" Sheet Music Celebrates Will Dixon
May 14, 2025, marked the 108th anniversary of the death of pioneering African American musician, composer, and performer Will H. Dixon (1879–1917). Musicologist and scholar John Michael Cooper and Custodian and Guardian of Dixon's archive collection Lawrence H. Levens celebrate his life and achievements by releasing the playsheet "Les Belles de Lausanne," a solo Walz for piano.
Activities
Art shows are happening in Nairobi and Baltimore. The 10th annual Black Student-Athlete Summit in Chicago will feature Batouly Camara (pictured). CR Gibbs delivers another free history talk on Tuesday, May 20, in Woodbridge, DC, and Black Prides starts in Washington on May 23. Plus, opening in Philadelphia on June 3: The Wiz
Readers' Trends
Just because we present a story at the top of the magazine does not mean you will click on it. The Robert Johnson story, listed fourth, gave our top-listed story much competition for your attention. The chief felon is out of the picture, but Obama and diversity made their mark.