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Ma Rainey
Ma Rainey (1886–1939), known as the “Mother of the Blues,” was one of the earliest known American professional blues singers. Ma Rainey was born Gertrude

William Grant Still
William Grant Still’s career was comprised of many ‘firsts’. He was the first African American composer to have a symphony performed by a professional orchestra

Victor Hugo Green
Victor Hugo Green was a pioneering traveler who wrote the first travel guide for African Americans in the United States. The Green Book, published in

Kathie Schmoll
We are kicking off the new year with our next #FirebirdFeature. January’s feature is none other than Founder and Tour Director, Kathie Schmoll! We look

Daniel Muck
Each month, Firebird Feature shines a spotlight on individuals doing big things in education, travel, or the arts. This month, we sat down with composer

Steven Sametz
Each month, Firebird Feature shines a spotlight on an individual doing big things in the arts, travel, or education. This month, we sat down with
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