Recording Academy revamps rules, places restrictions on artificial intelligence in music

Sherri Shepherd says Elijah McClain reminds her of son in tearful video - TheGrio

This week Sherri Shepherd has joined the chorus of those gutted after finding out about the tragic story of Elijah McClains death. The 23-year-old Black man was killed by police officers in Aurora, Colo. last summer. His story began to resurface on social media over the last few days this amid the

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Kobe Bryant Eight-Part Documentary ‘Mamba Out’ Begins Airing July 5

It has been five months since the tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Now fans will get a chance to relive some of the greatest moments of Bryant’s

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#ACCESS901: You Oughta Know – Telisu - TSDMemphis.com

Telisu’s music is that FYE. She’s fabulous and stylish with seemingly no bad angles, which doesn’t always translate into good music. But, oh contraire! If you’re sleeping on her, don’t. I asked the burning question first. Why K-Pop (Korean Pop) and how? Here you are a Black woman from Memphis – the

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Actor Nathan Davis Jr. sues United Airlines for $10M for racial profiling - TheGrio

Nathan Davis Jr. from Marvel’s Runaways and Snowfall filed a lawsuit this week alleging he was kicked off an airplane last December after a flight attendant falsely accused him of possessing a gun, in what the actor believes was a racially motivated incident. READ MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith denies

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Lil Babys Song About Police Brutality and Fighting Racism Becomes His Highest-Charting Single

Despite the criticism that many rappers have received over the years about their songs lacking substance, there have been some classic protest songs in rap, []

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Alicia Keys to host Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special

Alicia Keys is known for raising her voice and she plans to empower kids to do the same when she hosts the upcoming Nick News special. Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special will be a revival of sorts for the franchise that ran on Nickelodeon from 1992 to 2015. The hour-long special will

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(BPRW) THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC CELEBRATES BLACK MUSIC MONTH WITH SPOTLIGHT ON LGBTQ MUSICIANS | Press releases

[ad_1] (BPRW) THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC CELEBRATES BLACK MUSIC MONTH WITH SPOTLIGHT ON LGBTQ MUSICIANS NMAAM commemorates the 41st anniversary of the month-long observance with the theme of ‘Black & Proud’ (Black PR Wire) NASHVILLE, TENN. –June 2020 marks the 41st

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STREAMED: Meg Thee Stallion Returns With Girls in The Hood, 6LACK Delivers 6pc Hot, EP & More

STREAMED: Meg Thee Stallion Returns With "Girls in The Hood" 6LACK Delivers "6pc Hot" EP & More

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Kenya Barris and Pharrell Williams to Bring Their Juneteenth Musical to Netflix

Ever since people have been protesting for racial equality after George Floyd was killed by a white police officer, Juneteenth has been brought into the []

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Tory Lanez Helps Make Father’s Day Extra Special for 100 Black Fathers

Tory Lanez is continuing his philanthropic effortsin the Black community. The rapper recently helped 100 Black former inmates celebrate their first Father’s Day with their []

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OP-ED: Celebrating the Journey of Black Music and its impact on American Culture

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 than just a layer of diversity to the American identity. One of the oldest and most sacred forms of American folksong is the Negro Spiritual. When

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They Aint Nothing But Devils: Muhammad Ali Jr. Slams Black Lives Matter As Racist, Says His Father Would Not Agree with Movement

Muhammad Ali became a legend for the way he fought opponents in the ring, but his legendary status also has to do with how he fought against racism. The

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Jamie, Denzel, Angela? Debate Breaks Out Over Who Portrayed Their Real-Life Figures the Best

With COVID-19 still spreading, recent cases of police brutality occurring, and a current presidential election campaign cycle, there have been a lot of serious online []

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Gilbert Arenas Apologizes to Lupita Nyongo After Insulting Her Looks and Skin Tone In 2017

Gilbert Arenas recently seemed to have an awakening about Black beauty that was sparked by the ongoing protests for racial equality, and it caused him []

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Four Acts Return to 2021 State Fair Main Stage! - Milwaukee Community Journal

June 26, 2020 – Wisconsin State Fair Park Officials are excited to announce four rescheduled concerts for the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair, despite the cancelation of the 2020 State Fair due to COVID-19. The 2021 Wisconsin State Fair will run Thursday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 15 at Wisconsin State

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ALL OVER TOWN: K97’s Devin Steel helps keep virtual BET Awards Show real - TSDMemphis.com

The 20th anniversary of the BET Awards Show may have been virtual this year, but that did not stop the celebration, which honored Black creatives and culture. The show largely focused on the protests currently happening across the country sparked by the deaths of Breonna Taylor, George

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WORLD Channel Continues its Celebration of Pride Month with a Film looking at Young LGBT Asylum Seekers | BlackPressUSA

To close out WORLD Channel’s celebration of Pride Month, Director Rodney Evans' documentary Vision Portraits debuts June 30. Best known for his films Brother to Brother (2004) and The Happy Sad (2013), in Vision Portraits, Evans takes viewers on a personal journey as he profiles three blind or

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Bill Cosby Allowed to Appeal His 2018 Sexual Assault Conviction

Bill Cosby has often claimed that he was wronged by a Pennsylvania judge after he was convicted on three counts of aggravated indecent assault in []

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#AAMAM: Summer Breeze Celebrating Soulful Summer Songs (LISTEN)

by Jeff Meier (FB: Jeff.Meier.90) Through good years and bad, years of triumph and years of struggle, there are some things that remain steady. Like the seasons (at least before climate change). T…

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Kerry Washington Wants to Reexamine the Language Surrounding the Topics of Diversity and Inclusivity

Kerry Washington believes that society should be more aware of the language used surrounding the topics of inclusivity and diversity. During an appearance on the []

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Ransomes ‘Everyday People on display at Children’s Museum of Houston | Afram News

The Children’s Museum Houston has unveiled a brand-new art exhibit which celebrates people, places and defining moments in African American history, just in time for Juneteenth.

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(BPRW) Court TV Announces Original News Special Exploring the Relationship Between the Criminal Justice System and African Americans The Black Chronicle

(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA Court TV, the multi-platform network devoted to live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting and expert analysis of the nations most important and compelling trials, announced

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Apple and Disney prove reopening isnt easy | The Atlanta Voice

Companies that were forced to shut down parts of their business due to Covid-19 have seen this summer as a chance to start getting back on track. But surging cases in a number of US states are forcing firms like Disney and Apple to scuttle their plans or reverse course, underscoring the difficulty

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Singer Elle Varner on Creating in Quarantine, Starting A Label, and COVID-19s Impact on the Music Industry

[ad_1] While much of the nation was adjusting to the global COVID-19 pandemic and living in isolation, singer and songwriter Elle Varner was creating music. Days before New York Governor Andrew Cuomo shut down non-essential businesses and mandated New Yorkers to shelter-in-place, the 31-year-old

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In conversation with saxophonist Kamasi Washington - The Bay State Banner

Kamasi Washington, jazz saxophone player out of Los Angeles, is, at only 39 years old, the leading musician of his generation, because his work is fearless, without boundaries and of the highest levels both artistically and

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#AAMAM: Just A Shot Away Rediscovering Legendary Session Singer Merry Clayton (LISTEN)

by Jeff Meier (FB: Jeff.Meier.90) As part of Good Black News’ celebration of African-American Music Appreciation Month (#AAMAM), we are taking some time to honor quality artists whose music has nev…

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Teyana Taylor is having Erykah Badu deliver her second baby - TheGrio

Earlier this month, Teyana Taylor announced she was pregnant with her second child in her new video for the song Wake Up Love. Now the singer and actress has revealed that Erykah Badu is on board to deliver her child when the time comes. Taylor made the disclosure Wednesday morning while talking to

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Music is Good for Your Soul and Your Health | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect

June is African American Music Appreciation Month and the 2020 recognition jumped off with music expressing mixed emotions The post Music is Good for Your Soul and Your Health appeared first on BlackDoctor.org.

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Black NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace Responds After a Noose Is Left for Him at His Race In Alabama, FBI Now Investigating

NASCAR announced on June 21 that a noose was left in the garage stall of driver Darrell BubbaWallaceJr. before Sunday’s scheduled Cup race at Talladega []

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Kanye West and GAP announce 10-year partnership

Kanye West has been tapped to reenergize the flagging retail brand, The Gap. He will bring Yeezy Gap to stores in early 2021. The post Kanye West and GAP announce 10-year partnership appeared first on TheGrio.

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