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Source: Bill Pugliano / Getty The Black residents of a town in Ohio have formed an armed watch after neo-Nazis attempted to march nearby and Ku Klux Klan flyers appeared there. Residents in the historically Black community of Lincoln Heights, Ohio, have formed an armed watch to protect themselves after a group of neo-Nazis attempted to march nearby before being chased off, in addition to flyers from the Ku Klux […]

Axel Koester Comic book culture is truly a world of its own, merging the intersections of literature, art, vivid imagination and made-for-Hollywood storytelling onto the pages of a 6×10 booklet. It’s probably the reason why so many high-profile entertainers of today are making a shift from movies to manga. Black Hollywood specifically has done a great job when it comes to adding some melanin to the pages, as a result […]

Source: Michael Owens / Getty Black History is recognized by America with 28 days on the calendar year, but everyday our history is told through our people. Black music is a vital organ in which Black history is held as keepsake. Hip-Hop in particular, from its inception to its now highest of heights, embodies what it means to be Black. A genre of music that was introduced to the mainstream […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Gospel legend & pastor John P. Kee is set to be honored by BMI as a Trailblazer of Gospel Music Honoree. As reported by the Gospel Music Association, Kee will be recognized for his 40+ years in the industry at the BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, April 3. Catherine Brewton, BMI Vice President of Creative in Atlanta, had this to […]

Source: Marcus Ingram / Getty In a career spanning over 30 years with timeless Gospel classics, it was only a matter of time before it was Bishop Marvin Sapp’s turn to have a seat at NPR’s Tiny Desk…and he did not disappoint! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Elev8 (@elev8inspo) Backed by a four-piece band and six-person choir, Sapp gave a refreshing retrospective into his illustrious musical career. We got […]

Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty The Marathon never ends. Nipsey Hussle’s brother Blacc Sam teased in a recent interview on his late brother’s first posthumous album is expected to drop this summer. Due to the untimely passing of Neighborhood Nip, we have not gotten a new project in about six years. Blacc Sam also spoke to Power 106 on a collab project that was pretty much 80% complete before Nip […]

Source: Arnold Turner, Momodu Mansaray, / Getty   Every year, the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards reminds us why representation matters. It’s not just about honoring outstanding performances or jaw-dropping talent; it’s also a powerful celebration of identity, culture, and style. Black Hollywood has long influenced the fashion industry, and their impact on Hollywood’s red carpet is undeniable. This year’s ceremony was an extravaganza of style, as stars arrived […]

Source: Michael Buckner / Getty The work never stops for the self-proclaimed “Swamp Princess” Doechii. The Grammy-award-winning rapper is the cover star of the Dazed Spring 2025 issue, which was unveiled on Feb. 27, and the femcee, and the burgeoning model, left no crumbs as she posed for her incredible cover story. Styled and photographed by IB Kamara, Doechii dazzled in a crochet skirt paired with silver-plated brass earrings from Acne […]

Source: Courtesy / Apple TV+ Today, Apple TV+ shared the official trailer to the highly anticipated two-part documentary film event ‘Number One on the Call Sheet.’ With unprecedented access and candid interviews, the series will take viewers on an intimate journey with some of Hollywood’s most extraordinary leading Black men and women as they shine a light on the joys and challenges of being a Black actor, share breakthrough moments, […]