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Alfred Bennett Spellman (born August 1935) is a poet, music critic, and arts administrator. Considered a part of the Black Arts Movement, he first received attention for his book of poems entitled The Beautiful Days (1965). In 1966, he published a book on the then recent history of jazz entitled Four Lives in the Bebop Business (aka Black Music ...
Alfred Bennett (A. B.) Spellman, a founder of the Black Arts Movement, was born on August 7, 1935, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Both of his parents were educators. After graduating from high school in Elizabeth City, Spellman enrolled at Howard University. While there, he engaged in the performing arts with the Howard Players and began ...
Poet and writer Alfred Bennett (A.B.) Spellman was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. He earned a BS in political science from Howard University, where he also attended law school. He published his first book of poems, The Beautiful Days, in 1964 while working as a jazz music reviewer.
About. Alfred Bennett (A.B.) Spellman, Jr. was born on August 7, 1935 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Both his parents were educators. He earned his high school diploma from P.W. Moore High School, where he was a member of the basketball team, glee club and oratorical club.
Dec 7, 2004 · A. B. Spellman. Alfred Bennett (A.B.) Spellman, Jr. was born on August 7, 1935 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Both his parents were educators. He earned his high school diploma from P.W. Moore High School, where he was a member of the basketball team, glee club and oratorical club.
Alfred Bennett Spellman is a poet, music critic, and arts administrator. Considered a part of the Black Arts Movement, he first received attention for his book of poems entitled The Beautiful Days . In 1966, he published a book on the then recent history of jazz entitled Four Lives in the Bebop Business .
Founded in 1881 as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, Spelman awarded its first college degrees in 1901 and is the oldest private historically Black liberal arts institution for women. [2] History. Founding. Harriet E. Giles and Sophia B. Packard founded Spelman College.
