LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — The album is paired with a film that stars Snoop Dogg, Hitta J3, G Perico, and...
NEW YORK CARIB NEWS — The Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Vision Gala raised over $1.3 million to support ballet access and diverse talent, honoring choreographer Fatima...
NEW YORK CARIB NEWS — Tamara McCaw, whose career spans arts administration, philanthropy, and international cultural development, becomes one of the few Caribbean-born leaders to helm...
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — At the center of it all is Nights in the Valley, a Black-led line dancing group founded by Sumarah Lewis, 26, and Quincy...
NY AMSTERDAM NEWS — Panist and composer, Cyrus Chestnut, returns to the Smoke Jazz Club (2751 Broadway) from January 22–25, celebrating his birthday with his outstanding...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — D.C. is right to resist Trump’s meddling in its cultural institutions, because when national politics destabilize local arts organizations, the damage does not...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Stanfield becomes the second new male ambassador named this month, following French actor Paul Kircher, as Jonathan Anderson continues to shape the public...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Across platforms, Black pop culture in 2025 resisted dilution. Virality lost its grip. Ownership replaced access. Community replaced clicks. The work did not...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The year closed with Black America taking inventory not only of who died, but of what each life carried into the culture and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Beatles conquered an era and a hemisphere. Elvis owned America. Jackson belonged to the planet. His face, his glove, his lean-forward stance...
NY AMSTERDAM NEWS — The spirit of Thanksgiving was felt across the city as people came together to celebrate the holiday with food and camaraderie. Throughout...
NEW YORK CARIB NEWS — “Jimmy Cliff has taken his final bow, but his voice will continue to echo in dancehalls, churches, and quiet moments of...
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — With Aftershock 2026 already on the horizon, it’s clear that the presence of Black and African American-led alternative bands will only continue to...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — From the opening bars of “C’mon Get Down,” the album showcases the enduring power of hip-hop to challenge injustice and unify generations. Chuck...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Hearing is one of the first senses to develop — babies are listening to and learning from their birth parents before they are...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — That independent spirit has carried Maysa through a storied career that began with background vocals for Stevie Wonder’s “Wonderlove” shortly after graduating from...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — As The War and Treaty marks its triumphant return to Washington, D.C., where each vocalist has roots — the evening promises a captivating...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Drake, a five-time Grammy winner, and Lamar, a Pulitzer Prize recipient fresh off his Super Bowl halftime show, have turned their lyrical war...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Hip-hop icon and record executive Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo Jr., the mastermind behind Murder Inc. Records, has died at 54.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The music and the sound of Sam & Dave would come to define the “Stax sound” and more broadly, the sound of soul...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The latest unveiling drew notable attendees, including Jackson’s son, Prince, and estate co-executor John Branca. The most recent updates ensure that “Michael Jackson...
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NNPA NEWSWIRE — In 1984, LL Cool J became one of the first artists signed to Def Jam Records, a fledgling label co-founded by Russell Simmons...
LOS ANGELES WAVE — Compton superstar rapper Kendrick Lamar will follow his Super Bowl halftime show appearance by going on the road. The “Grand National Tour,” with...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This film is the fourth in the NBOTB series. It provides an in-depth look at the marching band culture and its vital role...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Harris’s campaign has drawn strength from powerful allies who recognize the stakes. Reflecting on Trump’s divisive legacy, Tyler Perry said, “In this Donald...
