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Singer and actress Janelle Monae spoke candidly about her experience filming on a plantation during the making of her upcoming horror movie
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Michael Jackson - Black Or White (Shortened Version)
Michael Jacksons Black Or White was the first of nine short films from 1991s Dangerous. Directed by John Landis, Black Or White features groundbreaking special effects and electrifying dance sequences. The original full-length short film premiered simultaneously in 28 countries for
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Little Richard's bad contract cost him a fortune from 'Tutti Frutti' sales
The recently departed Little Richard inspired countless musicians and singers as the architect of rock ‘n’ roll
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Tyler Perry prepares to reopen studios, begin production
But after halting television and film production at Tyler Perry Studios in March, the media mogul is planning to make his Atlanta-based mega studio one of the first domestic filming grounds to reopen during the coronavirus
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How Muhammad Ali Influenced Hip-Hop
The death of Muhammad Ali is a reminder that his political candor, distinctive voice, and outsized personality helped shape hip-hop
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Admired by Presley and loved by Jackson; here’s why Jackie Wilson was great but spent 8 years in a coma
A pioneer of the fusion of 1950s doo-wop, rock, and blues styles into the soul music, Jackie Wilson is credited as one of the forefathers of
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Blackface And Reported N-Word History Resurface Ahead Of Emmys Hosting Gig
Kimmel notably avoided the word “blackface” in his apology although he did admit to imitating a lot of Black celebrities including Snoop Dogg, Oprah Winfrey and former NBA player Karl
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Actress Lynn Whitfield Talks ‘Greenleaf,’ Divorce, and Her Own Journey of Faith (Video)
Since its 2016 premiere, loyal fans have followed the scandals, secrets, and lies within the Greenleaf family and their Memphis megachurch on OWN’s hit series
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Black Music Appreciation Month: Russell Simmons | Afro
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) kicks off Black Music Appreciation Month with an exclusive interview with Def Jam founder Russell
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Left of Black with Tsitsi Ella Jaji
Left of Black host Mark Anthony Neal sits down with Tsitsi Ella Jaji to talk about her latest book “African in Stereo: Modernism, Music and Pan-African Solidarity” which was published in 2014 by Oxford University
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Buffalo Teen Rewarded With Car, Full Ride Scholarship For Cleaning Up Streets After Protests
Antonio Gwynn has spent the past few weeks spending his free time cleaning up his community in Buffalo after protests demonstrating the killing of George Floyd and rallying the Black Lives Matter movement took to the
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The Civil Rights Act of 1960 (Pub.L. 86–449, 74 Stat. 89, enacted May 6, 1960) was a United States federal law that established federal inspection of local voter registration polls and introduced penalties for anyone who obstructed someones attempt to register to vote. It was designed to deal with
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Chris Tucker
Chris Tucker is an American actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the movie “Rush Hour” and its sequels “Rush Hour 2” and “Rush Hour 3”. He was born on August 31, 1971 to Mary Louise and Norris Tucker in Atlanta, Georgia. Tucker spent his childhood in
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NBA’s Russell Westbrook Named Executive Producer of Upcoming Docuseries About Tulsa Race Riots of 1921 – Your Black World
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Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes is an American rapper and actor. His birth name is Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr. He was born on May 20, 1972 to Geraldine Green and Trevor Smith, who were Jamaican immigrants. He moved to Long Island at the age of 12, where he attended Uniondale High School. After graduating from high
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1972
Whitney Houston (with Bobbi-Kristina) live Poland 1999 - My Love is Your Love (HD)
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Russell Simmons to Talk Black Music Month, Legacy with NNPA
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LL Cool J is Mad as Hell: Legendary Rapper’s Tirades Lead to Blistering Lyrics on Current Events
These famed lyrics by James Todd Smith, better known as LL Cool J, from his 1985 song “Rock the Bells” ring true during the current state of affairs in the United States of America as protesters, rioters and looters rock the country following the senseless murder of George
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The Urbanworld® Film Festival Announces 2015 Festival Slate
The 19th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival (www.urbanworld.org), presented by BET Networks(BET) with founding sponsor HBO, today announced all of the films that will be showcased. The nation’s largest competitive multicultural film festival will screen over 80 films and will take place September
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African-American music
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Ava DuVernay Launches Initiative Focused On Amplifying Stories About Police Brutality
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Mahershala Ali Lands “Dream Role”, To Play Legendary Boxer Jack Johnson In HBO Series ‘Unruly’
Marvel Studio’s new Blade, Marhershala Ali, will be hopping in the boxing ring and playing the legendary boxer Jack Johnson who was the world’s first Black heavyweight
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Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson was one of the most iconic singers of his generation. Born on August 29, 1958, he was the eighth of ten children born to Joseph Walter and Katherine Esther. At the age of 5, he became the lead singer of his family band named “Jackson 5” which included him and his four
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