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You Heard of the Tulsa Massacre, But I Bet Nobody Told You About Red Summer of 1919.

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Most Black Americans have never heard of the Red Summer of 1919…but it is an element of Black history that we need to pay attention to. This country specializes in committing monstrous atrocities and then ignoring the consequences of their actions. It happened with Native Americans and the Trail of Tears. And, of… Read more…

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Black History Month Facts You Probably Didn’t Learn in School

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Since 1976, February has been officially known as Black History Month – a time to remember our struggle and celebrate all the amazing contributions Black people have made to everything from science to sports to the arts. But as conservatives ramp up their efforts to change what is taught in our schools, Black History… Read

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The Grammys Have Always Dismissed Black Artists, and We Shouldn’t Expect Better This Year

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The Grammys are tonight, and almost certainly a Black artist who is deserving will not win a major award. Many will jump online and voice their consternation, but they should not. This happens every year. Read more…

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The Untold Stories of the Sylvers, Teddy Pendergrass, the DeBarges, The LeVerts, Soul Train Dancers and Other Legendary Black Music Artist Stories For Black History Month

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If you were asked to name some of the most talented musical families in history, the Jacksons, the DeBarges and The Isley Brothers might be the first that come to mind. But don’t sleep on The Sylvers, a group of nine singing siblings from Watts, California, that entertained fans for decades. — Angela Johnson Read

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Roc Nation CEO Shares Why Kendrick Lamar was Chosen for Super Bowl, Black Artists Who Could Win a Grammy, White Guy Behind Kendrick Lamar Bangers, Drake Called Out for Lawsuit, and More Music News

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Desiree Perez, CEO of Roc Nation, is clearing up why Kendrick Lamar was chosen as the headliner for the Super Bowl Halftime show. Despite claims that it was done to slight Lil Wayne, she confirmed that it was more about “the pulse of the times.” — Noah A. McGee Read more…

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These Are the Best Grammys Black History Moments of All Time

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The 66th GRAMMY Awards are upon us and conveniently happening during Black History Month. You know what that means – we must celebrate the Black history moments our artists achieved at past GRAMMYs. Read more…

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News Been A Bit Overwhelming? Let These Best Black NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Be the Perfect Distraction

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There’s truly nothing like the soulful sounds of Black music. Whether it’s R&B, jazz, hip-hop, rap, country or an entirely different genre altogether, what remains unquestionable is the fact that Black artists have been the driving force behind the some of culture’s best music moments. Read more…

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Gospel Singer Kirk Franklin’s Most Iconic (and Irksome) Moments Over the Years

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From the moment Kirk Franklin burst onto the Black gospel music scene in 1992 as the main figurehead of “Kirk Franklin & The Family,” his energetic delivery of lyrics laced with sermons made him a star. Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, Franklin’s larger-than-life presence indeed proves that everything is bigger… Read more…

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TikTok Husbands Are Recreating Aaron Pierre’s Viral ‘That’s Mufasa’ Spirit Tunnel Walk, SC Woman Hits Scratch Ticket Jackpot, A Look Inside Kendrick Lamar’s Homes, Bo Jackson’s Bombshell Family Extortion Case And More

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From the moment he stepped on to the red carpet at the premiere of “Mufasa: The Lion King,” actor Aaron Pierre has had the internet under the spell of his piercing green eyes. People can’t stop gushing about the 30-year-old Brit, who voices the film’s main character, dubbing him and his beautiful family a group

TikTok Husbands Are Recreating Aaron Pierre’s Viral ‘That’s Mufasa’ Spirit Tunnel Walk, SC Woman Hits Scratch Ticket Jackpot, A Look Inside Kendrick Lamar’s Homes, Bo Jackson’s Bombshell Family Extortion Case And More Read More »

Black Folks Are Furious That Snoop Dogg is Performing at a Pre-Inauguration Event, But They Shouldn’t Be Surprised

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Word on the street is that Snoop Dogg will be performing at the inaugural ‘Crypto Ball,’ hosted by Trump’s nominated “AI and Crypto Czar” David Sacks. The Ball is one of many parties meant to celebrate the incoming administration, so Black folks are not happy with homeboy. Read more…

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