Educator Dr. Joe Cornelius once again shares his insightful talent as he weaves the tale of a young man struggling against the odds. In “The Devil & Leroy Jones,” Dr. Cornelius imbues his performance with a message of hope for the future. On April 11, 2025, I celebrated The 92nd Anniversary of My Miracle. I…
THURS., JAN. 3 – TBJ #2323 – What “Hat” Are You Wearing? – Part 1: Educator Dr. Joe Cornelius developed a creative way to explain Black history and to motivate young people through drama. He created a historical masterpiece when he chronicled the saga of Black America as it changes “hats” with the times.
Musician extraordinaire Lionel Hampton died on August 31, 2002 at the age of 94. His legacy as a musician, statesman, humanitarian and close friend of the Bush family are chronicled on this program. Tony Brown also remembers this music legend’s love for the little guy. HISTORICALLY, TONY BROWN IS also … Coordinator of the “Walk To…
TonyBrownsJournal.com presents Lionel Hampton, vibraphone musical extraordinaire. Lionel Hampton was born on April 20, 1908, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was an American jazz musician and bandleader known for the rhythmic vitality of his playing and his showmanship as a performer. Best known for his work on the vibraphone, Hampton was also a skilled drummer and…
PATRIOT AVIATORS:” They are the first line of defense, the protectors of our fleets and the rulers of the skies against all enemies. They are the pilots of America’s armed forces, highly skilled flyers who became the stars of war stories and the ingredients of legends. From their unique perspectives, these aviators, including members of…
Sixty years following the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor, America relived a similar horror on September 11, 2001. And while the events of December 7, 1941, sent this country to war, the events of September 11 forged a new era of patriotism and turned the spotlight on the veterans who gave their lives for their…
Ralph Cooper: There Was A Time … Ralph Cooper was an icon of the Apollo Theater legacy for decades. He was the founder and original emcee of the Original Harlem Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in 1935 in Harlem, New York City. This long tradition ended with his death on August 4, 1992. However,…
Separatism never has been the major driving force of Black Colleges. Clearly, these schools were not the evil the Brown versus Board of Education decision sought to eradicate. They were the product, not the cause of the evil identified in Brown v. Board of Ed, that is, the exclusion of Black students from White institutions….
“The White Girl” follows the story of a woman named Kim, played by Troy Beyer, who was raised by socially ambitious parents. Despite being Black, her parents do not associate with or acknowledge other Black people. As a result, they raise Kim to identify as a White girl. Kim’s lack of racial identity causes her…
KAREN SMITH, BEGIN TO KNOW THAT YOU HAVE BEEN BLESSED BY THE ALL! “THOMAS JEFFERSON’S BLACK AND WHITE DNA” This edition of Tony Brown’s Journal features author Byron Woodson, Sr., discussing his findings in his book, A President In The Family, with host Tony Brown. The book is the most comprehensive account thus far that…
