But even in this moment, when we feel despair and deep exhaustion, we remember one essential truth: our voices have power. We know this truth to...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — For many generations, Black music has been at the forefront of the changing dynamics of America and the world. Black music adds more...
CHIGACO DEFENDER — EMMY® Award-winning comedian, actress and writer Wanda Sykes will host the 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Black artists, filmmakers and films were a key part of the mix at the 2019 Toronto Film Festival. Big budget movies, small indie...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, “Harriet” tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson were Black female mathematicians at NASA, the U.S. space agency. They faced incredible adversity and defied...
ROLLINGOUT.COM — Janelle Monae is set to provide new music for the live-action remake of a Disney classic.
ATLANTA VOICE — The purpose of “Music Makes Me Happy” was to inspire social change through art and music
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The brave African American who became known as the “Moses” of her people, didn’t stop with her own freedom but went back –...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “When We All Vote, we get new ideas and new energy. We get leaders that share our values” says Mrs. Obama in a...
By Edward Henderson (San Diego Voice and Viewpoint/NNPA Member) Imagine being in the running to direct the newest Spiderman film. What kind of script would have...
By Dwight Brown (NNPA Newswire Film Critic) In just his second feature film, writer/director Barry Jenkins tells a compelling story about sexual repression and ambiguity through...
Please enable JavaScriptplay-rounded-fill Link 03:22 Watch the new trailer for #HiddenFigures, based on the incredible untold true story. Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer & Janelle...
By Pansy Ruff (NNPA News Wire Contributing Writer) The 11th Annual Miami Jazz in the Gardens festival started off with a bang on Saturday, March 19th....
Martin Pengelly, THE GUARDIAN NEW YORK (The Guardian) — Singer Janelle Monáe was in effect silenced during an appearance on NBC’s Today show on Friday...
MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The official after-party for the Grammy Awards was a tribute concert for Stevie Wonder. Beyonce, Lady Gaga,...
NEW YORK (AP) — Willie Nelson, Usher and Coldplay’s Chris Martin will pay tribute to Stevie Wonder at a concert next month. The Recording Academy...
SANDY COHEN, AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michelle Obama says every arts organization in the country should embrace the mission of the Grammy Museum...
SANDY COHEN, AP Entertainment Writer WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Singers M.I.A. and Janelle Monae shared the stage during separate concerts on opposite coasts through the...
NANCY BENAC, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Soul-singers spanning generations wowed the White House on Thursday as Melissa Etheridge, Patti LaBelle and Janelle Monae warmed up...
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama is bringing together an impressive group of female artists for a White House concert celebrating women of soul. The...
[Los Angeles Times] When it comes to the intersection of pop music and sports, this winter has been an especially cold one. We had Bruno Mars‘ Super...
NEW YORK (AP) — Before he sings at the Oscars, Pharrell Williams will perform at the NBA All-Star Game. NBA announced Thursday that the producer-rapper-singer will...
[Los Angeles Times] Local R&B star Miguel had quite a winning 2012, what with Grammy accolades and a breakout hit in “Adorn.” Now as a guest...
[BET] Singer Janelle Monae has been tapped to be the new face of CoverGirl Cosmetics. The energetic songstress will debut a 10-page ad campaign in Vogue‘s September issue, which hits shelves...
