THE AFRO — Cab Calloway’s childhood home is slated for demolition, July 1. A rally in protest of the destruction of the monument to Black, Jazz, and...
PRECINCT REPORTER GROUP NEWS — Ford Theatres presents visionary vocalist and bassist Meshell Ndegeocello who performs songs from her GRAMMY®-nominated album Ventriloquism, as well as a selection of her favorites,...
MICHIGAN CHRONICLE — As the late Aaliyah emphasized in one of her hit songs, “Age ain’t nothing but a number.” This old saying proves especially true...
WAVE NEWSPAPERS — A local post office has been rededicated in honor of the late Grammy-winning soul singer Marvin Gaye. “Marvin Gaye’s music has transcended generations...
MICHIGAN CHRONICLE — The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy celebrates 60 years of the Motown sound on Thursday, June 20 from 5:30 -10:30 p.m. during the 9th annual...
CHARLESTON CHRONICLE — The Columbia Museum of Art announces the second concert in a new, dynamic, free outdoor concert series on the beautifully renovated Boyd Plaza....
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Will Smith recently became an investor in Step, a mobile-based banking service app for teenagers, through his Dreamers fund. Step allows teens...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Iconic rapper and songwriter Missy Elliott has become the first female hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Elliott, 47,...
ATLANTA VOICE — John Legend says Hollywood should consider boycotting Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama and other states that pass restrictive abortion laws. Legend admits he’s not sure if...
THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER — Local musicians are gaining exposure on south St. Pete’s own WBPU 96.3 FM, also known as “Black Power 96.” The station’s weekly Local...
THE AFRO — There was a surreal scene in the swanky Harbor East community over the Memorial Day weekend. Billy Murphy, the legendary defense attorney was...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — …but his work will live on. Filmmaker John Hubbell’s documentary, which includes new music from John Gary Williams, is expected to be released...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — After the cancellation of Lee Daniels’ FOX series Star, the internet called for Daniels to shop the show to the other networks, and he listened. Unfortunately,...
MICHIGAN CHRONICLE — The Free Summer Concerts presented by the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP), in cooperation with the City of Detroit kicks off this month and will...
ROLLINGOUT — Alicia Keys says her blended family is “beautiful.” The 38-year-old singer is married to Swizz Beatz — with whom she has sons Egypt, 8,...
THE PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE — We know him and love him as the Godfather of Funk. But George Clinton is so much more. After singing doo-wop on...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Scheduled to launch June 8 at the National Harbor, from 1–9 p.m., Culturefest features international artists, including Reggae icons Aidonia; Romain Virgo &...
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — The California African American Museum (CAAM) announced today that it will present an exhibition that examines the life, art, and popularity of Ernie...
ROLLINGOUT.COM — Rolling out recently uncovered more about artist, Jah-Jah and the inspiration behind her new hit album, Superwoman, along with her plan is to inspire...
CHICAGO CRUSADER — Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Chicago Urban League are pleased to announce details on the second year of their innovative youth program EmpowerYouth!...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — The DC Jazz Festival, celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, announced the schedule for its 2019 “Jazz in the ‘Hoods” lineup. Presented by Events...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — Bushwick Bill, of the legendary Houston rap group the Geto Boys, revealed that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. The news came...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — Family, friends and dignitaries including Ice Cube, Stevie Wonder and Congresswoman Maxine Waters were among those mourning director John Singleton at his Los...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — A new TV One movie detailing the peril-filled life of late R&B singer Bobby DeBarge, the eldest sibling of Motown’s renowned pop group...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle returned with a new season on April 15. In promotion to launch season two of the...