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As we commemorate Juneteenth, a day marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, it’s essential to reflect on the rich tapestry of experiences that define the African American journey. Music has long been a powerful medium through which these experiences are expressed, celebrated, and remembered. From anthems of resilience to songs of freedom, our Juneteenth playlist captures the essence of this historic day. Heres some songs […]

As we commemorate Juneteenth, a day marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, it’s essential to reflect on the rich tapestry of experiences that define the African American journey. Music has long been a powerful medium through which these experiences are expressed, celebrated, and remembered. From anthems of resilience to songs of freedom, our Juneteenth playlist captures the essence of this historic day. Heres some songs […]

Source: Kent Nishimura / Getty Kirk Franklin getting an early start on celebrating Juneteenth. This week (June 10), he marked the holiday at the White House alongside President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, other lawmakers and entertainers. While Gladys Knight channeled her extensive catalogue of hits and Patti LaBelle dug deep to her roots with a spirited rendition of “Oh, People,” Kirk Franklin commandeered the crowd with a few […]

LL COOL J doesn’t need to prove himself as a rapper as he’s cemented in the annals of Hip-Hop history as one of the culture’s living legends. However, a spark still exists within the Queens star, and his new track “Saturday Night Special” featuring Fat Joe and Rick Ross proves that his comeback promises were not a fluke. LL COOL J has been teasing his upcoming 14th studio album, The […]

Power Book II: Ghost has a wide range of characters all vying to get a piece of the power pie without having their Christmas canceled. Effie (Alix Lapri), street savvy and book smart, is one of those players who is using the drug game to achieve her ultimate goal, but along the way, is learning that it’s not going to be so easy, and she might be in over her […]

Source: Jamie McCarthy / Getty This Pride Month we want to celebrate the Black LGBTQ+ influencers bringing fun, entertaining and insightful content to social media. These stars have leveraged their social media platforms to entertain through larger mediums in podcasting, TV, film and music. Check out a gallery of 15 of our favorite Black LGBTQ+ influencing stars inside. These influencer celebrities are not shy when it comes to waving their […]

Source: MICHAEL TRAN / Getty Normani — Dopamine Normani has been crafting her debut solo album for quite some time. Fifth Harmony, the group she came into the industry with, disbanded in 2018 and fans have been clamoring for the project since then. Now, after a series of singles and false starts, the singer-songwriter finally unveils her highly anticipated Dopamine LP. Cardi B appears on the smash hit “Wild Side” […]

Source: Donaldson Collection / Getty The Apollo is Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Luther Vandross. It’s Lauryn Hill and Amateur Night where she was discovered. It’s Thelonius Monk and Max Roach. It’s Josephine Baker, Count Basie, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Cab Calloway.  The Apollo is Sam Cooke and Otis Redding! It’s Nat King Cole and John Coltrane!  It’s Ella Fitzgerald and Rosetta Tharp.  The Apollo is our cherished, targeted, brilliant, […]

Source: Gabe Ginsberg / Getty Has Kenya Moore been kicked off the Real Housewives of Atlanta? According to some blog sites, rumor mills, and news coverage, possibly so. The new salon owner finds herself in a public firestorm after reports of her alleged ill-intentioned behavior against a fellow RHOA cast member. Several sources say Kenya put up sexually suggestive pictures of up-and-comer Brittany Eady at her event last week without […]