Today in Black History: Parents just don’t understand wins a Grammy

by Teaching History | Feb 22, 2016 | Music

February 22, 1989 DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince win the first rap Grammy for the hit single or the hit “Parents Just Don’t Understand.”

Today in Black History: first African American to lead a symphony orchestra

by Teaching History | Feb 15, 2016 | Music

It was on February 15, 1968 when Henry Lewis becomes the first African American to lead a symphony orchestra in the United States.

Today in Black History: Ray Charles receives 8 Grammy’s

by Teaching History | Feb 13, 2016 | Music

On this day in 2005, Ray Charles wins eight posthumous Grammy Awards for his album Genius Loves Company.