NNPA NEWSWIRE — Keyboardist, music director, and composer Michael Bearden, who has worked with Lady Gaga, Usher, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, and others, said the Shadd piano...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “It is critical for black filmmakers to share their talent,” says program founder, Sandra Evers-Manly. “We must create avenues that allow people to...
NNNPA NEWSWIRE — Walker’s legacy of activism and storytelling was on full display at the event, which was held at the Georgia Writers Museum and included...
CHARLESTON CHRONICLE — The migration of well-to-do millennials, empty nesters and others into cities and the exit of working-class people and/or people of color is a...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — One would be hard pressed to find a superstar with more memorable hits than the erstwhile Reverend Green. However, Green, who in in...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — The classically trained viola/violin duo of Wil B. and Kev Marcus return to the DMV, inviting us to take a ride with them...
MICHIGAN CHRONICLE — In celebration of Black History Month, OneUnited Bank, launches its Royalty Campaign.
CHICAGO CRUSADER — On principle I submit that Gladys Knight is wrong in her decision to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl.
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — In its fifth annual Black History Month celebration, Forest Lawn—Hollywood Hills presents An Evening of Gospel, Jazz, and Blues
ROLLINGOUT.COM — Aretha Franklin was honored at a star-studded tribute concert.
CHARLESTON CHRONICLE — The City of North Charleston’s Cultural Arts Department have announced a Children’s Theatre performance in honor of Black History Month.
ATLANTA VOICE — Of course, 2018 with be remembered as the year of the “Black Panther” and the rise of the Wakanda empire. It will also...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In the wake of the August 16th death of the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin, Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT),...
JACKSONVILLE PRESS PRESS — To pay tribute to this phenomenal woman, Stage Aurora Theatrical Company presented the “R E S P E C T: A Musical...
HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — The 2018 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards respected Janet Jackson with the BMI Icon Award and featured an unexpected appearance by Missy Elliott.
DEFENDER NEWS SERVICE — South Africa’s Soweto Gospel Choir returns to Houston on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Hall for the Performing Arts.
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — The Gospel Music Heritage Month Foundation’s 10th Evolution of Gospel presented an exhilarating, spirit-filled tribute to the life and legacy of the...
AFRO — The funerals for two towering American icons, The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin and American hero Arizona Sen. John McCain, happened within days of...
BLACKVOICE NEWS — No one with any idea of the cultural importance of Black Music, American Music, can deny the impact of the Queen of Soul...
Saying his subject was “Aretha the Queen of Soul,” Rev. Jasper Williams of the Salem Bible Church in Atlanta gave the audience gathered for Aretha Franklin’s...
The funeral will take place at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Mich. While the service is limited to friends and family. See the live stream of...
MICHIGAN CHRONICLE — More than 20 performing artists, activists, and family members will celebrate the life and legacy of Aretha Louise Franklin, known as the Queen...
THE BURTON WIRE — The world lost major influencers, legends, trailblazers and icons during 2018
NEKESA MUMBI MOODY, AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Getting Aretha Franklin to sing for you could be considered a gift in itself. But the...
DEEPTI HAJELA, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The stars are coming out for the papal visit. Celebrities including Jennifer Hudson, Gloria Estefan, Aretha Franklin and...
