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Legendary Singer Deniece Williams Joins Other Big Stars at NNPA Virtual Conference
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Williams, who transformed R&B, pop and gospel music over her extraordinary five-decade career, joined Stephanie Mills, Anthony Hamilton, Carlos Santana, and Salt-N-Pepa in a star-studded lineup of musical talent appearing at the first virtual conference in the 193-year history
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Jamaican singer Dobby Dobson dies at 78 - Voice Online
ONE OF Jamaica's most beloved singers, Dobby Dobson, has died at the age of 78.... The post Jamaican singer Dobby Dobson dies at 78 appeared first on Voice Online.
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LIVESTREAM REPLAY — The Legendary ICE CUBE @BlackPressUSA | BlackPressUSA
VIDEO — “The NNPA is pleased excited to do this live stream with our Brother Leader Ice Cube on behalf of the Black Press of America,” said Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., NNPA president and CEO.
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Five arrested in Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke's death - TheGrio
Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke's family may yet see some justice in the death of the 20-year-old star. The LAPD announced... View Article The post Five arrested in Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke's death appeared first on TheGrio.
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Paramount wins bid for Lee Daniels directed Billie Holiday film - TheGrio
Looks like Paramount Pictures has won North American rights to Lee Daniels new film project The United States Vs. Billie Holiday. Daniels will be directing and producing the film about the legendary jazz singer. He will also be co-writing the script with Suzan-Lori Parkes and Andra Day has signed
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Systemic oppression and Wiley - Voice Online
HE KNOWS he articulated himself poorly, he also knows that is no excuse for what... The post Systemic oppression and Wiley appeared first on Voice Online.
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Martin Birch, producer for Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and more, dies aged 71 - The New York Beacon
Martin Birch, the producer whose bright but heavy sound was applied to classic albums by Iron Maiden,Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and more, has died aged 71. No cause of death has been announced. Whitesnake frontman David Coverdaletweeted: “It is with a very heavy heart
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Kanye West to bring Yeezy brand, but not sneakers, to Gap - Los Angeles Sentinel
The rap superstar will design adult and kids’ clothing that will be sold at the chain next year. Yeezy is best known for pricey sneakers that sell out online quickly. But Yeezy footwear, made with sneaker company Adidas, won’t be sold at Gap
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Wireless goes digital with virtual festival - Voice Online
THE ORGANISERS of Wireless festival have announced details of the line up for their new... The post Wireless goes digital with virtual festival appeared first on Voice Online.
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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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Arraignment Postponed for Two Defendants in Pop Smoke's Killing - Los Angeles Sentinel
Arraignment was postponed today to Aug. 24 for two young men charged with killing rapper Pop Smoke during a robbery at a Hollywood Hills home nearly five months ago. The post Arraignment Postponed for Two Defendants in Pop Smoke's Killing appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Finding his voice: A school teacher drops his first album
Phillip Stringman Tshililo successfully shuffles between his roles as a school teacher and musician and proves that you can do it all.
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Brandy's new album 'B7' is out now - Voice Online

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Louis Vuittons Virgil Abloh accused of stealing design for Pop Smoke cover - TheGrio
Fans were upset with Louis Vuittons art director Virgil Abloh’s work on Pop Smoke’s posthumous album cover. The controversy escalated as Abloh is accused of stealing the design. Fans were so dissatisfied with Ablohs design that the late rapper’s manager Steven Victor guaranteed that it would be
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Megan Thee Stallion: 'I didn't deserve to get shot' - Voice Online
MEGAN THEE Stallion has spoken out about being shot in a live broadcast on her... The post Megan Thee Stallion: 'I didn't deserve to get shot' appeared first on Voice Online.
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Black Woman Makes History as Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Librarian: ‘I Just Set Out to Kind of Do What I Love’
The Philadelphia Orchestra announced Nicole Jordan will be its principal librarian, making her the first Black woman to hold a full-time position with the organization []
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MUSIC: Celebrating Jamaican Independence Day with Stevie Wonder Reggae Covers (LISTEN)
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Beyonce’ Celebrates Black Is King By Releasing ‘Already’ Video [WATCH]
In the spirit of Black Is King, Beyonce' dropped a visual for the song 'Already' featuring Major Lazer and Shatta Wale.
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NFL to play Black national anthem before week 1 games: report
In an effort to highlight the victims of police brutality, the NFL will play “Lift Every Voice and Sing” considered the Black National Anthem before each game in Week 1 of the upcoming season.  An insider spilled to The Undefeated on Thursday that the song will be performed live or played before
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Millions of rands in lottery funding for mysterious music festival
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Tamar Braxton pins suicidal thoughts on 'cruel white slave' master TV execs : TheGrio
As singer Tamar Braxton recovers from an alleged suicide attempt on Thursday, a letter she wrote to We TV has... View Article The post Tamar Braxton calls We TV execs 'cruel white slave masters,' blames network for suicidal thoughts in email appeared first on TheGrio.
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Rapper Lil Marlo shot dead while driving in Atlanta - The New York Beacon
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Ciara shares reality of pregnancy in a pandemic: I wanted to be really cautious - TheGrio
Its challenging enough to be pregnant. Your body goes through so many changes and your emotions may be all over the place. But for those who are pregnant during the novel coronavirus pandemic, the stress and worry go up several notches. Singer/actress Ciara is one of those women. Shes set to have
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