NNPA NEWSWIRE — In 1994, Cox was signed to Arista Records by Clive Davis, releasing her self-titled debut album the following year. Her second studio album, One...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The show which has grown from 15 minutes in its first year (1929) to an average of 3 and ½ hours in recent...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I consider myself to be a Black American, and I enjoy being called Black, and Black has been so negativized as a color...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Disney Dreamers Academy program is an important part of Disney’s commitment to supporting diverse communities, such as Black America, by encouraging the...
The NNPA's Taylor Thomas interviews the extraordinary and legendary Dionne Warwick and her son, film and music producer and composer, Damon Elliott. They discuss the latest...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The “53rd NAACP Image Awards,” hosted by seven-time NAACP Image Awards winner Anthony Anderson, airs Saturday, February 26 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET. Presenters for...
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — “I am thrilled and appreciative of the opportunity to acquire the iconic and culturally significant Death Row Records brand, which has immense untapped...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This special event will be hosted by Rock Hall Vice President of Education and Visitor Engagement, Jason Hanley and includes long-time manager Shelly...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The fiercely private five-time Grammy award-winner who is part of the Jackson clan, an American musical dynasty, will open up about her rise...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community and our many partners, the Recording...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Encouraged by his wife, Gloria, Bill Johnson submitted to DNA testing to compare his profile to Laursen’s. The reported returned that he was...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — From the stunning death of Supremes co-founder and Black Press friend Mary Wilson to the loss of DMX, Colin Powell, and Archbishop Desmond...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This hurts,” radio host and music journalist Errol Nazareth exclaimed on Twitter. “I worshipped his writing. His book, ‘Flyboy in The Buttermilk,’ hugely...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In her new role as Playboy’s first-ever Creative Director in Residence, Cardi will provide artistic direction across co-branded fashion and sexual wellness merchandise...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Rodrick Wimberly: The legacy of the Chosen Few is left up to interpretations by different people. You have different stories of the origin...
ROLLING OUT — The “Get Ur Freak On” rapper was honored with a star on the famous sidewalk in Los Angeles on Monday, Nov. 8, and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — On Monday, November 1 at 7:30PM EDT, the City College Center for the Arts will honor Williams and other members of the Temptations....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Chadney Christle, for lack of a more lucid term, is a beast. She is a rare combination of vocals, verve, and virtue that...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Gerald Albright launched his solo career in the infancy of what became the smooth jazz format, with Just Between Us in 1987 and has been...
#FIYAH! LIVE! — Howard Hewett is one of the most gifted vocalists in the Post-Marvin Gaye era of pop R&B. Hewett got his mainstream break as...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Temptations rank No. 1 in Billboard magazine’s most recent list of Greatest R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of All Time, and the group appears in...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — BHERC selected to spotlight the feature "If My People" Mark David Kennerly, Director because this film deals effectively with racial reconciliation from the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Known as the Godfather of Black Cinema, Van Peebles was a man of many talents, all of which were on display with the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The night’s headliner was the sultry voiced Lalah Hathaway, who appeared in tight black leather pants, an oversized white blouse with black blotches...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In this location the slaves were able to revive their music traditions from Africa. The rhythmic style known as Bamboula ruled the day....
