Contained in the article regarding the fundraiser for the police officers involved in the Freddie Gray case is a description of Al Jolson by the Fraternal Order of Police as an “iconic racist figure.” ...

A retired police officer who performed for decades as the 1920s blackface entertainer Al Jolson is seeking elected office in ...

A Baltimore County candidate with a history of blackface performances is running for Maryland House in a crowded District 6 ...

The crowd at the Al Jolson Festival in the Oceanside Knights of Columbus Hall ballroom is primed for their sing-a-long. Instead, Babino faithfully re-creates Jolson's soaring baritone to instrumental ...

Movie heralded the end of the silent film era and the advent of talkies Story of a young Jewish boy who defies father to sing popular music inspired by star%27s own story New three-disc set comes with ...

It was one of the iconic moments of the 20th century – Al Jolson singing “My Mammy” in the first talking picture, The Jazz Singer. But in a new theatrical production based on the life of the man ...

1 Video: Betty Buckley Gets Ready for a Joe's Pub Return and Weighs In on CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL "I keep bringing back the Long Island Jolson Festival because it helps keep the name of Al Jolson ...

My friend Binky Sears’ grandfather actually knew Al Jolson. I'll tell you the story.>> See the video archive of Fritz's stories My friend Binky Sears’ grandfather actually knew Al Jolson. I'll tell ...

Al Jolson, one of the era’s most popular entertainers, extended his upcoming Spokane engagement from one night to two nights due to popular demand. Jolson canceled his Yakima performance in order to ...