NNPA NEWSWIRE — Jones excelled as a musician and producer, working with greats like Count Basie, Elvis Presley, Charlie Parker, Charlie Mingus, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Keyboardist, music director, and composer Michael Bearden, who has worked with Lady Gaga, Usher, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, and others, said the Shadd piano...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “It is critical for black filmmakers to share their talent,” says program founder, Sandra Evers-Manly. “We must create avenues that allow people to...
CHICAGO CRUSADER — Lem’s Bar-B-Que, a community institution, will celebrate its 65th birthday with a two-day celebration at the eatery’s Grand Crossing location August 30-31. Several...
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...
CHARLESTON CHRONICLE — The migration of well-to-do millennials, empty nesters and others into cities and the exit of working-class people and/or people of color is a...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — One would be hard pressed to find a superstar with more memorable hits than the erstwhile Reverend Green. However, Green, who in in...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — The classically trained viola/violin duo of Wil B. and Kev Marcus return to the DMV, inviting us to take a ride with them...
MICHIGAN CHRONICLE — In celebration of Black History Month, OneUnited Bank, launches its Royalty Campaign.
CHICAGO CRUSADER — On principle I submit that Gladys Knight is wrong in her decision to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl.
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — In its fifth annual Black History Month celebration, Forest Lawn—Hollywood Hills presents An Evening of Gospel, Jazz, and Blues
ROLLINGOUT.COM — Aretha Franklin was honored at a star-studded tribute concert.
CHARLESTON CHRONICLE — The City of North Charleston’s Cultural Arts Department have announced a Children’s Theatre performance in honor of Black History Month.
By Rev. Amos Brown I have known the Rev. Jasper Williams for a long time and respect him as an individual. I wonder, however, if he...
Aretha Franklin was just 15 when she recorded the magnificent Gospel single, “Precious Lord, Parts 1 and 2,” during a concert with her father, preacher...