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ONE Musicfest Is a Musical Homecoming for the Culture
The universal impact that black people have had on music is undeniable. One could go as far to say that we invented music in all of its forms. We have not only used music to entertain ourselves and the masses, but we’ve also used it to heal, educate and inspire people to do and be…
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Solange Pulls Out of Coachella 2019 Due to 'Major Production Delays'
Sorry kids, it looks like “Sol-chella” is indefinitely postponed. Citing “major production delays,” Variety reports that Solange’s scheduled headlining appearance will not be going on as planned, as tweeted by Coachella’s official account on Sunday. “Due to major production delays, Solange will unfortunately no longer be performing at this year’s festival. She sends her sincerest…
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Meet the Mayor of Miami Gardens, Fla., One of the Largest Black-Run Cities in the Country
“Every night in my sleep, I need you beside me.” Imagine this line sung in the style of Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On,” off-key but with the same amount of confidence that Dion’s golden vocals boast. That’s how Miami Gardens, Fla., Mayor Oliver Gilbert started our interview. Clearly, I was in for a…