Historical Background:

https://historynet.com/downing-family-black-activists/

https://www.fishersislandoysters.com/blog/2021/2/22/thomas-downing

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_T._Downing

Historical Background: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Tubman

This is a clip from the movie 20 Feet from Stardom, this Oscar-winning 2013 documentary directed by Morgan Neville that shines a spotlight on the untold stories and vital contributions of background singers in popular music.

The Brown Bomber. I found this large photo portrait at a charity shop in small town New Zealand.I didnt even know who it was.Then researched and an American boxing enthusiast friend finally identified him.Everything about Joe rocked.

Historical Background: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Tubman

Hi there! My name is Elizabeth. Friends call me Liz. My mother, Robin Fisher, attended KU back in the 70s. I'm seeking information on one of her friends or maybe an old flame? She would have met him either at KU or in upstate New York in the mid to late 70's. She may have met him in England when she studied abroad in the mid to late 70's.

I was told that they were going to get married, but when my mom came back to the states she made the difficult decision to break things off with Rick because her terrible father had associations with the KKK and were threatening her and her man because he is African American or mixed race or European or something like that.

I would really like to speak to Rick. I have a couple questions for him. Nothing bad, I'm just desperately curious about him and am trying to find out if he's still alive. Thank y'all so much for any assistance!!

ETA info: Rick may be a musician or connected with the music scene/teaching music theory. I was told he was from upstate New York near Ithaca or Rochester.

Anyone with relevant info is more than welcome to dm me on insta! My handle is shokmount!