Smith was barnstorming the South, performing her act under a canvas tent for Black audiences or in segregated theaters. One sweltering night in July, it took her to the heart of Concord’s Black ...

A Concord, North Carolina, resident is working to make sure a musical legend is forever remembered for a moment of bravery that occurred in the city almost 100 years ago. Jeff Williams was watching ...

The Bessie Smith Cultural Center is unveiling a dynamic schedule of events and activities in celebration of Black History Month this year. As a cornerstone of cultural enrichment, the center aims to ...

The Bessie Smith Cultural Center will present a full month of events this June celebrating African American history, culture and music. "From honoring Negro League baseball legends to uplifting ...

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