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Howard University Honors Music Legend Roberta Flack

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By The Howard University Newsroom Staff Howard University is celebrating the life of one of its most profoundly impactful alumna, the legendary songstress, composer, performer, and artistic icon Roberta Flack (B.M.E. ’58, D.Mus. ’75). Over the course of an incredible career, she inspired countless performers through her talent, showmanship, professionalism, and sheer charisma. She also […]

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Oscars 2025: Essential Quincy Jones-Produced Songs to Add to Your Playlist

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During his prime, Quincy Jones helped write, compose, and arrange some of the greatest pop hits in modern history for some legendary artists, including Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway, and many more. Read more…

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Essential Quincy Jones-Produced Songs to Add to Your Playlist

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Face it, These Icons Would’ve Never Hit Like They Did Without Quincy Jones

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As the 2025 Oscars prepares to honor the lateQuincy Jones with a tribute on Sunday, we decided to take a look back at his decades-long career in admiration and astonishment. In addition to being the force behind classic films and TV shows like “The Color Purple,” “The Wiz,” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” and…

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Don’t Mess Around and Get Your Black Card Revoked Because You Don’t Know These 15 Christmas Songs…by Heart

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‘Tis the season for hot chocolate and stocking stuffing! To celebrate everyone’s favorite family holiday, The Root has gathered some of the many iconic Black Christmas songs to make your Christmas day extra special. Read more…

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13 Blackety-Black Christmas Specials to Stay Home and Watch Tonight If Santa Got Your Pockets Empty

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Congratulations…you made it to the other side of a maxed-out credit card and a living room full of wrapping paper for yet another year! Now that that’s out the way, you can get down to enjoying the true Christmas pastime: Posting up with your family members to enjoy a few films and movies before everyone

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You’ll Never Guess Who Wrote Donny Hathaway’s Blackety Black Christmas Song, ‘This Christmas’

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If you were asked to name the most popular Christmas songs among Black America, Donny Hathaway’s “This Christmas,” would be one that would come to mind. If you are Black, you know nearly every word or at least the hook. Read more…

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Wait…Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones’ ‘Beat It’ Was Almost What Type of Record?!?

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Following the tragic passing of musical genius Quincy Jones, we’re learning new things about his life and some of the classic songs he helped create. Read more…

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