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Prince Rogers Nelson was born in Minneapolis Minnesota on June 7th, 1958.  Both of his parents were musicians so it came as no surprise that his musical talent was budding at a young age.  Little did anyone know that this young man would change the music world forever. In 2016 the world was shook when news spread that Prince had passed away in his home at the age of 57 […]

Source: Erick W. Rasco / Getty If “Pass Me the Rock, I Got This” was a person, it would resemble A’ja Wilson. The Las Vegas Aces superstar made history last night during the matchup against the Dallas Wings by scoring the most points ever in a WNBA basketball game. Wilson’s team went on to win the game, with the final score being 95-81. View this post on Instagram A post […]

Get ready to groove with the one and only Janet Jackson! She’s coming to Indiana on June 23rd and we got her Tour Setlist Below!   The post All The Songs You’ll Hear on Janet Jackson’s Tour appeared first on Black America Web., Get ready to groove with the one and only Janet Jackson! She’s coming to Indiana on June 23rd and we got her Tour Setlist Below! The post […]

Source: Stefanie Keenan / Getty The Michael Kors brand has returned to Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills with a new Michael Kors Collection store. In celebration of the clothier’s second coming on the famous strip, the stars gathered at Canter’s Deli in Los Angeles to dine on exquisite cuisine, pop bottles, and, of course, show off their snazzy Michael Kors’ threads. The event was graced by a constellation of stars, […]

Source: Eugene Gologursky / Getty     For over 20 years and counting, the annual TriBeCa Film Festival in New York City — TriBeCa Festival for short now! — has been an industry staple for debuting some of the most thought-provoking narratives by an array of creatives as diverse as the career of the event’s founder, renowned actor Robert De Niro. With a few interesting additions to this year’s showcase, […]

Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty Tems blessed us all with a one-of-a-kind NPR Tiny Desk performance this week. We’re talking smooth vocals, exclusive, unreleased jams, carefree couture, and a melanin glow that lit up the whole office. Tems was vulnerable, raw, and expressive. It was a whole vibe. With her signature blend of soul, R&B, and Afrobeats, Tems left viewers mesmerized during NPR’s iconic mini-performance. The content served as a […]

Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Black music has influenced advertisers’ campaigns for decades. Understanding the value that these artists have in connection to pop culture and what their core audience is consuming, companies find it in their best interest to have these figures be ambassadors for their brands. [RELATED]:15 Best Celebrity Brand Partnerships According to northwestern.edu, this heightened attention to increase racial equity in TV advertisements came after the murder […]

Source: Courtesy / Netflix One viral thread asked social media users which TV show or film had the best intergenerational casting. TV and film enthusiasts chimed in with their favorites from Hulu’s “Black Cake” to Netflix’s “Queen Charlotte.” Check out a round up of our favorite intergenerational casting choices inside. Casting is an important factor in any show or movie. It makes the idea of family feel more authentic when […]

Source: VALERIE MACON / Getty Happy Pride Month! The month of June is dedicated to the beautiful, brave and blossoming LGBTQ+ community. The official celebration actually began to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred on June 28, 1969. The riots were a series of spontaneous demonstrations by members of the gay community in response to a police raid that began earlier that morning at the Stonewall Inn in the Greenwich […]