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An active member of the Black Rock Coalition and the leader of the Burnt Sugar ensemble, Greg Tate leaves an astounding legacy

IN MEMORIAM: ‘Godfather of Hip-Hop Journalism’ Greg Tate Dies at 64

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...

His “Sign o’ the Times” outperformed on every level, “Purple Rain,” and “1999.” In short, “Sign o’ the Times” was a certifiable masterpiece.

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Prince’s ‘Sign o’ The Times’: A Timeless Masterpiece

NNPA NEWSWIRE — After releasing “Around the World in a Day” in 1985 and “Parade” in 1986, to little excitement (compared to “Purple Rain”), critics and...

“At the Universal Hip Hop Museum, we are curating artifacts and stories to tell the full truth of hip-hop, ensuring that we, the hip-hop community tell the history.”

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LL Cool J, Chuck D, Founders Talk Universal Hip Hop Museum in Black Press Livestream

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I’m just happy to be supportive of this museum, and it’s definitely needed. Our culture needs it,” stated LL Cool J, arguably the...

Singer Michael Jackson live in Lisbon, Portugal on September 26, 1992 as part of his international tour. (Photo: Constru-centro/Wikimedia Commons)

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Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” Continues to Reach New Milestones

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The album, which featured such iconic hits as “Beat It,” “Billie Jean,” and a duet with Paul McCartney on, “The Girl is Mine,”...

Carlos, who delivers a level of passion and soul equal to the legendary sonic charge of his guitar, and Cindy, a virtuoso drummer whose artistry spans the realms of jazz and rock, headlined an all-star lineup during the annual convention.

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WATCH: It’s Santana x 2 Livestream During Black Press Virtual Convention

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Carlos Santana’s star arrived on the era-defining late 1960s San Francisco Bay Area music scene with historic shows at the Fillmore and other...

Little Richard’s high-energy performances while playing the piano included dancing on top of the piano, running on and off the stage and throwing souvenirs to the audience. He also dressed flamboyantly onstage. Some of what is taken for granted now in popular music was invented by Little Richard. (Photo: Little Richard performing at the University of Texas Forty Acres Festival in 2007. Wikimedia Commons / Anna Bleker)

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IN MEMORIAM: Little Richard, One of the Most Influential Founding Fathers of Rock n’ Roll, Dies at 87

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Little Richard was a founding father of the genre of Rock n’ Roll from its inception. His influence included The Beatles, who opened...

Whitney Houston talking to the audience before proceeding to perform "Saving All My Love for You" during the HBO-televised concert "Welcome Home Heroes with Whitney Houston" honoring the troops, who took part in Operation Desert Storm, their families, and military and government dignitaries. (Photo: PH2 Mark Kettenhofen). Before his murder in 1997, Christopher Wallace recorded two classic albums as The Notorious B.I.G. His debut Ready to Die arrived in 1994 and helped revitalize the East Coast rap scene with massive hits like “Big Poppa” and “Juicy.” (Photo: From the Official Music Video for The Notorious B.I.G. - "Big Poppa" Director: Hype Williams & Sean "Puffy" Combs)

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Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. Head 2020 Rock Hall of Fame Class

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In addition to Houston and Wallace, Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, the Doobie Brothers, and T. Rex will join the 2020 class. Additionally,...

After a Right-to-Know battle with Montgomery County officials, Philadelphia area student journalism centered outlet, YC News, also reported that they obtained emails that show inappropriate conduct on the part of prosecutors. (Photo: Pool Photo)

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Prosecutors Emails Show Race and Politics Motivated Case Against Bill Cosby

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Cosby’s Appellate Attorney Jennifer Bonjean told NNPA Newswire that Cosby’s fight for justice isn’t over. “Not even close. Even as we move through...

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Ava DuVernay’s Central Park Five Documentary Set to Debut

NNPA NEWSWIRE — DuVernay, who took on the project after Santana suggested it to her via tweet, wants to dramatize what the criminal justice system and...

Entertainment5 years ago

Americana Music Festival returns September 11-16

NASHVILLE PRIDE — The 19th annual AMERICANAFEST®: The Americana Music Festival & Conference will take place September 11-16, 2018 in Nashville. For the 19th consecutive year,...

Entertainment8 years ago

Nicki Minaj ‘Haunted’ by Early Abortion

(USA Today) – Nicki Minaj is always ready to flaunt her bod. But now she’s getting a little more personal about her emotions, both in her new...

National8 years ago

U-Va. Students Challenge Rolling Stone Account of Alleged Sexual Assault

(The Washington Post) – It was 1 a.m. on a Saturday when the call came. A friend, a University of Virginia freshman who earlier said she...

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IN MEMORIAM: ‘Godfather of Hip-Hop Journalism’ Greg Tate Dies at 64

Prince’s ‘Sign o’ The Times’: A Timeless Masterpiece

LL Cool J, Chuck D, Founders Talk Universal Hip Hop Museum in Black Press Livestream

Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” Continues to Reach New Milestones

WATCH: It’s Santana x 2 Livestream During Black Press Virtual Convention

IN MEMORIAM: Little Richard, One of the Most Influential Founding Fathers of Rock n’ Roll, Dies at 87

Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. Head 2020 Rock Hall of Fame Class

Prosecutors Emails Show Race and Politics Motivated Case Against Bill Cosby

Ava DuVernay’s Central Park Five Documentary Set to Debut

Americana Music Festival returns September 11-16

Nicki Minaj ‘Haunted’ by Early Abortion

U-Va. Students Challenge Rolling Stone Account of Alleged Sexual Assault

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IN MEMORIAM: ‘Godfather of Hip-Hop Journalism’ Greg Tate Dies at 64

Prince’s ‘Sign o’ The Times’: A Timeless Masterpiece

LL Cool J, Chuck D, Founders Talk Universal Hip Hop Museum in Black Press Livestream

Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” Continues to Reach New Milestones

WATCH: It’s Santana x 2 Livestream During Black Press Virtual Convention

IN MEMORIAM: Little Richard, One of the Most Influential Founding Fathers of Rock n’ Roll, Dies at 87

Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. Head 2020 Rock Hall of Fame Class

Prosecutors Emails Show Race and Politics Motivated Case Against Bill Cosby

Ava DuVernay’s Central Park Five Documentary Set to Debut

Americana Music Festival returns September 11-16

Nicki Minaj ‘Haunted’ by Early Abortion

U-Va. Students Challenge Rolling Stone Account of Alleged Sexual Assault

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