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The Story of James Weldon Johnson, Creator of the Black National Anthem

On February 12, 1900, five hundred students of the segregated Stanton School in Jacksonville, Florida,…

How Beyoncé’s Genre Shift Can Help Amplify the Presence of Black Voices in Country Music

Is there anything that Beyoncé can’t do? If you thought it was country music, you’d…

Are the Grammys Cheating Black Women Out of Album of the Year?

The Grammys have a history of controversy. In 1989, rap duo Will Smith and DJ…

André 3000 Gave Us The Eclectic Flute Album We Never Knew We Needed

If there’s one thing 3 Stacks is going to do, it’s defy expectations. For years…

The Viral Instagram Song ‘Makeba’: A Heroic African Singer and Civil Rights Activist

You’ve probably had the song “Makeba” stuck in your head once or twice. More than…

9 Girl Groups to Help Get You Back Into the Groove for the Fall Season

With Hot Girl Summer ending, it’s time to refresh your wardrobe and adjust your summer…

10 Best Hip Hop Artists Currently in the Game for National Hip Hop Day

The debate of the best in hip hop is a never-ending battle. Hip hop heads…

Cue the Soul Jammin’ Vibes: 5 Ways to Celebrate Black Music Month

The Black community continuously produces groundbreaking and trend-setting music. While Black music is often imitated…

Idris Elba to Produce Docuseries on Racism in the Music Industry

Historically speaking, the music industry has always been a highly competitive and implicitly unfair industry.…

Farewell to the Iconic Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll: Legendary Singer Tina Turner Passes Away

There was nobody like her. An unstoppable force, one of the fiercest performers of our…