Originally Published 12:00 p.m. Oct. 4, 2018 Several influential African-American poets have captivated the nation with their poems for decades and these black poets deserve their flowers. On National Poetry Day, Americans can reflect on their works, from pieces that touch on the past to […]
By Audrey J. Bernard Monday night, September 27, 2021, will go down in infamy as in The Metropolitan Opera’s 138-year history that a Black composer debut an opera about Black people. The multiple Grammy-winning musician and composer Terence Blanchard’s “Fire Shut Up In My Bones” […]
Source: Mike James, Brian Stukes, Patricia McDougal and Earl Gibson / Urban One Inc. On Saturday (October 2), WOL News Talk 1450 in Washington D.C. celebrated its 41st anniversary – a moment which showcased the perseverance and tenacity of its founder, Urban One maven Cathy Hughes. […]
*Having your thoughts narrated by Morgan Freeman, aka the Voice of God, is a rare occurrence that Dave Chappelle is lucky enough to have in his latest promo for standup special “The Closer,” which premiered at midnight on Netflix. Sadly, for Freeman, Chappelle just wasn’t in the […]
What is it about a noose that makes a white person say: “Hey, this is a great idea!!” BBCNews reports that French fashion brand Givenchy garnered heavy criticism after its models wore noose-inspired necklaces on the catwalk at its Spring/Summer 2022 showing on Sunday. You would […]
Netflix recently unveiled its trailer for its upcoming western film “The Harder They Fall.” The movie is based on real historical outlaws and cowboys and features an all-Black cast, but one star’s inclusion has sparked outrage from fans eager to see the project. FX’s “Atlanta” actress Zazie […]
September 29, 2021 EditEdit with WPBakery Page Builder Richard Williams fought long and hard to cross racial barriers and coach his two daughters to be the acclaimed tennis champions they are today. His story will finally be brought to the forefront in King Richard, a new film starring Will […]
Before the Cyclone, before Nathan’s, before the boardwalk, sideshows, amusement parks, bathhouses, mass numbers of beachgoers wading into the surf, Coney Island was an actual island where settlers in the English colony at Gravesend let their animals graze, according to Brooklyn magazine. Coney’s transformation into the world’s most famous […]
It has been a long time coming, but the Fugees have finally resurfaced as a united group. The trio composed of Ms Lauryn Hill, Pras Michel and Wyclef Jean catapulted to stardom in 1996 with the release of their second album, “The Score.” The iconic LP that has sold […]
The song now features appearances from Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Chlöe x Halle and more In partnership with the African American Policy Forum, Janelle Monáe has released a new song “Say Her Name (Hell You Talmbout),” with some star-studded features. Back in 2015, while marching in Black Lives Matter […]
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