History

Turn of the century footage of Ellis Island in New York. A ferry boat…

Shows the demolition of the Big Dipper roller coaster at Playland, an…

Ray Charles sits at a piano and gives an interview. He talks about the…

Jimmy Rushing, the famous african american blues and swing jazz singer…

Ray charles performs (sings and plays piano) “The Sun Died” for a large…

A young Aretha Franklin, the famous african american soul singer, in…

Ray Charles sits at a piano and gives an interview. He talks about…

Mahalia Jackson, the famous african american gospel singer, performing…

Ray Charles sits at a piano and gives an interview. He talks about the…

An overview of important mid century african american jazz and blues…

Ray Charles sits at a piano and gives an interview. He talks about…

Footage of lunch counter sit ins/demonstrations against segregation in…