Background
Abdurahman, Bilal was born on June 13, 1928 in Brooklyn. Son of Yahya and Hazel.
educator graphic artist musician author
Abdurahman, Bilal was born on June 13, 1928 in Brooklyn. Son of Yahya and Hazel.
Master of Arts, Pace University, 1974.
Art instructor P.A.L., Brooklyn, 1946-1948. Performing and recording musician, since 1948. Freelance artist, 1952.
Illustrator, freelance artist, since 1969. Teacher New York City Board Education, Brooklyn, 1969-1994. Director, creator Ethno Modes Folkloric Workshop, Inc., Brooklyn, since 1979.
Researcher, educator 10 African countries, 1972-1990.
(The Bedford Stuyvessant rennaissance 1940-1960 revisited....)
Artist, musician Positive Thinkers, East New York, Brooklyn, 1979. Artist, consultant Save Our Homes, East New York, 1984. Artist in residence Concerned Citizens of East New York, 1994.
Served with United States Army, 1951-1952, Korea. Member Musicians Union New York City, Teachers Union.
Married Rahkiah; children: Rahkiah, Zainab, Huda.