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Legendary comedian and actor Eddie Murphy is set to be honored at the 52nd annual NAACP Image Awards this year.
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Way back yonder—in late 2018—I co-founded a book club with the owners of MahoganyBooks, Derrick and Ramunda Young.…
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In the hot and sweaty summer of 1969, the well-known music festival known as Woodstock happened in Bethel, New York.…
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While the current huffy head-of-state is constantly sitting on Twitter denying a fair election (or you know,…
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Damn Drake, back at it again, I see. The Toronto-raised rapper has officially earned his 21st No.1 hit on…
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Over the weekend, TMZ waded into messy-boots territory—who am I kidding? They own beachfront property there—and…
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I spend a lot of time listening to podcasts, especially those that feature Black artists. My favorite (and one I’ve…
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Eddie Murphy singing was a thing in the ‘80s. And not just a random thing. He released three music albums. While…
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June is nearing and that means it’s time to celebrate yet another Black Music Month. We may be stuck inside, but Da…
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May 19, 2020 will mark the 95th birthday of the late, great Malcolm X.
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Music icon Stevie Wonder turns 70 years old today. The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist’s career kicked…
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Stevie Wonder has been open about his admiration of his friend Bill Withers since the “Lovely Day’ musician’s passing
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The music world is still mourning the loss of the incomparable Bill Withers. The soul singer passed away March 30…
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Like most black men and women of a certain age, I’m obsessed with Stevie Wonder—which means spreading the gospel of…
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The iconic singer/songwriter who is unquestionably the greatest love poet in American history (don’t debate this)…
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As part of her promotion for her bestselling book, Becoming, Michelle Obama is talking to everybody and their mama.…
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In case you were wondering what Aretha Franklin’s family thought about the eulogy delivered by Rev. Jasper Williams…
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Behind every incredible look a celebrity wears onstage or on-screen is a creative visionary. For instance, if you…
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What I’m about to do will possibly be THE most controversial and contentious list ever created. I want you to know…