Tag: White House
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Explore the iconic day when Joshua Daniel White, a trailblazing African-American musician and civil rights activist, made history by becoming the first artist of his kind to perform at the White House, breaking down racial barriers and inspiring…
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The inspiring story of Alice Dunnigan and Ethel Payne, the first Black female journalists to cover the White House. Learn about their groundbreaking achievements, challenges they faced, and the lasting impact they had on journalism and civil rights…
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Joshua Daniel White (February 11, 1914 – September 5, 1969) was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, actor and civil rights activist. He also recorded under the names Pinewood Tom and Tippy Barton in the 1930s. White grew up in the South during the 1920s and…
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