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Say It Loud: The Ultimate Black History Month 2026 Playlist
This February, we’re listening to these soul, R&B and hip-hop hits by some of our favorite Black artists.
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Do You Know The Tragic Story of Donny Hathaway? A Soul Legend Whose Mental Health Struggles Led to His Untimely Death
With hits like “This Christmas” and “The Ghetto” Donny Hathaway left a lasting impact on soul music.
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More Black Celebs Who Have Attended HBCU Homecomings Throughout the Years
HBCU Homecoming always brings out the special guests
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The Perception Toward Black Musicians Still Hasn’t Changed
In a recent interview, Rolling Stone and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame co-founder Jann Wenner made disrespectful comments towards Black and female musicians.
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Spinderella to Help Connect the Dots Between American Music and Public Housing
The iconic hip-hop DJ will curate the Music Room at Chicago’s National Public Housing Museum.
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Chuck D Launches Songs That Shook the Planet Podcast at Audible
Songs That Shook the Planet follows Chuck D through ground-breaking songs in Black history.
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Can I Get a 'Soul Clap'?: A Musical Journey In a Cadillac With Pop
For the ‘A Song For My Father’ Father’s Day Series, Dustin Seibert shares how a musical playlist of half-a-century old jams reminds him of his father
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Recap: 28 Days of Album Cover Blackness with VSB
Another year, another Black History Month coming to a close. For the past 28 days, The Root has been celebrating Black Joy and how that looks—whether it’s through art, family, food or music. Panama Jackson, senior editor of Very Smart Brothas, has brought us all the joy through the most iconic and Blackest album covers…
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Exclusive: Rhino Records to Release Iconic Classics on Limited Edition Colored Vinyl Throughout Black History Month
Black History Month is on the horizon and there are many ways to celebrate the unmatched contributions the Black community has gifted the world. Today, we’re going to focus on one of the best—music! Despite the mainstream industry’s constant attempt at erasure and appropriation, there is no doubt that Black folks are the architects and…
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Jay-Z's The Blueprint Inducted Into Library of Congress' National Recording Registry
‘Hov is cemented in history, y’all! The new National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress has dropped, and Jay-Z’s The Blueprint is on the acclaimed list! The rest of the 2018 class includes notables such as legendary saxophonist Dexter Gordon’s “GO,” Sam and Dave’s 1967 single “Soul Man,” and Nina Simone’s 1964 single “Mississippi…