The sounds and traditions brought over by African slaves from the Motherland have shaped the bedrock of every musical genre in the American canon. Even so, the originators and practitioners […]
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Tyra Banks sues streaming giant Netflix for defamation
Tyra Banks is suing Netflix, contending on June 15 that her image was distorted in the streaming service’s documentary about the legacy of “America’s Top Model.” In the defamation suit […]
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‘Who’s that girl?’ Shalom Omo-Osagie
Beauty pageant queens may appear to just be a pretty face who master elegance, beauty, and talent, but there is more beneath the surface. Meet Shalom Omo-Osagie, a Nigerian- American […]
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Black Caucus encourages Black-Owned businesses to lock in contracts
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) wants business owners in her community and across the state to know that LA28 is committed to directing procurement spending in the Greater Los Angeles region […]
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Founder of Access Opera, John Burton reflects on career in music
Learning and hearing about the stories of the people behind some of the biggest hip-hop stars tends to be a rarity as celebrities naturally take the main stage and are […]
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Live Out L!ve’s ‘Set the Stage’ benefit concert returns
As we enter a new month, the Live Out L!ve Foundation closed out the month of February with its second “Set the Stage” benefit concert that took place on Feb. […]
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Dr. Cheryl P. Williamson talks NAACP Image Award nomination
This weekend the 57th NAACP Image Awards is taking place in Los Angeles. Ahead of the event, Dr. Chreyl P. Williamson, whose podcast “Ageless, Fearless, & Unscripted” was nominated for […]
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Tone Stith announces new project at his show, ‘The Edge’
Tone Stith blessed his fans with a Valentine’s show as he officially announced a return to the music scene. During the show, Sith performed songs from his project P.O.V. and […]
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‘It Comes in Waves’ to make its premiere at Pan African Film Festival
Fitch Jean, the founder and creative behind Exalta Productions, has been on a whirlwind of showcasing his new feature film, “It Comes in Waves,” which will make its premiere in […]
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Clipse, Pharrell Williams to Perform During Grammy Awards
Clipse and Pharrell Williams were added today tothe list of performers at the upcoming Grammy Awards ceremony. Clipse, a hip-hop duo, are nominated for five Grammys this year, whileWilliams is […]
