BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Pentagon confirmed that the deployment brought the number of Guard members under federal orders to more than 4,100. Approximately 700 Marines were...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — That independent spirit has carried Maysa through a storied career that began with background vocals for Stevie Wonder’s “Wonderlove” shortly after graduating from...
Black designer Sergio Hudson turned the MET Gala blue carpet into his runway, crafting over 15 custom looks for the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” This...
Both Lauryn Hill and Stevie Wonder performed at Roberta Flack’s Memorial at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, Monday, March 10. [This post contains video, click...
THE AFRO — The commencement was not only a celebration of academic achievement but also a testament to the resilience and determination of its graduates. Among...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Legendary artists. Legendary moment. Legendary song. For a certain generation, 1980s lovers and music fans, this is the show of shows. A pop...
Sharika Gregory urged the community to come and “be engulfed by the resounding, rhythm of restoration and healing as we dance to shatter dissension, communal tension and move into new dimensions of communal...
Archie Williams had a run of bad luck that lasted almost 37 years. The ex-convict, who was released from a Louisiana prison through the Innocence Project,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With hits like "I'll Be There," "The Love You Save" and "I Want You Back," the brothers Jackson took the world by storm....
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...
THE WESTSIDE GAZETTE — HAFSAT ABIOLA is one of three honorees selected for the National Civil Rights Museum’s 28th Annual Freedom Award to held on October 30....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Berry Gordy paved the way for minorities in a way that had never been seen before. His Motown Sound is now known as...
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...
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 — Family, friends and dignitaries including Ice Cube, Stevie Wonder and Congresswoman Maxine Waters were among those mourning director John Singleton at his Los...
WAVE NEWSPAPERS — The City Council adjourned its regular meeting April 12 in memory of Nipsey Hussle after approving a motion to rename the intersection of Slauson...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “It is heartbreaking to again lose a member of our family. It is a heartbreak because it’s so unnecessary. It is so painful...
HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — Jesse J. Holland, best-selling, celebrated author has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award for his original book “Black Panther: Who is the...
NASHVILLE PRIDE — NMAAM is under construction in the heart of downtown Nashville.
Chris Richards, THE WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON (The Washington Post) — With the digital universe continuously crying out for our exponentially divided attention, we are...
Even before her rise to national fame began 11 years ago, Oakland soul singer Ledisi had formed a mutual admiration society of sorts with some of...
by Stacy M. Brown Special to the NNPA from The Washington Informer Stevie Wonder practices what he preaches. One of our greatest love-song writers, composer of...
by Stacy M. Brown Special to the NNPA from The Washington Informer Stevie Wonder practices what he preaches. One of our greatest love-song writers, composer of...
(CNN) – It was a big night for one of music’s biggest stars. “Songs in the Key of Life: An All-Star Grammy Salute” aired Monday...
(CNN) – It was a big night for one of music’s biggest stars. “Songs in the Key of Life: An All-Star Grammy Salute” aired Monday...
