NNPA NEWSWIRE — In 1984, LL Cool J became one of the first artists signed to Def Jam Records, a fledgling label co-founded by Russell Simmons...
Granted, the Queen had no real “political” power; but as “head of state,” she still had enormous influence in Great Britain and the dozen or so countries...
BLACK VOICE NEWS — Racism, and the lack of access to and knowledge of resources, plays a huge role in contributing to persistent health care inequities...
Jean-Pierre got her start in politics as an activist, and later as a political commentator for MSNBC. She was chief public affairs officer at MoveOn.org --...
Although she would later study psychology at City College of New York, Dash continued to long for a career in film. Following her heart, she enrolled...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The person who is going to take the first vaccine in the state of New York, maybe the first vaccine shot in the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Simmons is leading a group of producers who, on Sunday, April 5, will premiere “Def Comedy Jam Presents: Healing Through Laughter,” a marathon...
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Women have always been integral to hip-hop, dating to its founding. Cindy Campbell, the sister of Clive Campbell—better known as hip-hop originator...