today in black history

August 29, 2025

Jazz saxophonist and bebop stylist Charlie "Bird" Parker was born in Kansas City, Kansas in 1920, becoming a trend setter in the industry.

From The Bottom Up: Segment 8

POSTED: March 11, 2009, 1:11 pm

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Three young men from the community organization Respect 8.

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