Consider William Leathers and Rashaan Allwood — young Black men whose prodigious musical talents propel you to stand up and cheer, and forget the stereotypes. Now you can hear and see both young phenoms — in another Black History Month treat, with Leathers being the headliner. Article Continued BelowHip-hop, reggae, R&B, soul, gospel, jazz and their many variations are readily available at many Black History Month events. But in staging performances each Black History Month, Bullen aims to make this music accessible to a wider audience. Allwood’s dad is driven by a desire to present the young Black man as productive and inspiring.

Source: thestar February 15, 2019 21:00 UTC