By: Niara Keyes Matilda Sissieretta Jones, known as “The Black Patti” was a classical opera singer born in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was considered the greatest
By Niara Keyes Cakewalks, Coon songs and Minstrel shows all became popularized during the era of Ragtime. Ragtime was prominent within the African American community,
By: Niara Keyes Originating in the deep Southern region of the United States, and gaining popularity during the peak influence of explicit racism and Jim
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The Jubilee genre captured societies attention beginning in the late 1880s, carrying through important transitional eras throughout U.S. history. Beginning with Jubilee quartets flourishing through
By: Niara Keyes & Skkyler Ofoedu EARLY LIFE Born in 1893 in Carrboro, North Carolina, Elizabeth Cotten was born into a musical family. She was
Introduction My name is Niara Keyes. I am a sophomore, Political Science major, Chinese minor, from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mindset My mindset this Spring semester is
