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Singer-songwriter-musician Bobby Womack grew up in Cleveland, Ohio singing with his five brothers. Starting as the gospel group the Womack Brothers, they eventually changed their name to the Valentinos and their sound to R&B. Under the mentorship of soul singer Sam Cooke, Womack and his brothers landed a record deal… Read more…
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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…
Oscars 2025: Essential Quincy Jones-Produced Songs to Add to Your Playlist Read More »
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…
Essential Quincy Jones-Produced Songs to Add to Your Playlist Read More »
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…
Face it, These Icons Would’ve Never Hit Like They Did Without Quincy Jones Read More »
Even these upcoming Oscars have some questionable snubs of deserving Black actors and movies. Despite that, Black folks have broken through and enjoyed historical success at the Academy Awards. And with the 2025 Oscars just one week away, now is a wonderful time to take a look back at some our best and brightest… Read
Despite 2025 Oscar Snubs, Here’s Some Black History-Making Moments at The Academy Awards Read More »
Have you gone on one of those Victorian house tours? The home always belonged to an old white family of influence who may or may not have left their spirits behind to haunt visitors. Read more…
Tour The Homes of Our Historical Black Leaders, Singers and More Read More »
“Wicked” has been a global phenomenon, racking up a worldwide box office of $469 million. In addition to delighting fans with its stellar performances and musical numbers, it’s also put the spotlight back on the musical genre. If your trips to Oz are already in the double digits, we can help you pace yourself by…
If You Loved ‘Wicked,’ Here Are Other Black Movie Musicals to Check Out Read More »
We often mourn the deaths of celebrities we love as if they’re our own loved ones. But the collective mourning is always more pronounced when dealing with the death of a larger-than-life figure who earned the mantle of “legend.” Read more…
All the Black Legends We Lost in 2024 Read More »
If you’re a Black person who’s been living and working in America, then you already know there are a handful of classic songs and albums that stand the test of time and bring us joy. Read more…
Hilarious Videos of Little White, Asian Kids Throwing Down on Old-School Black R&B Hits Read More »
As friends, family and fans of music icon Quincy Jones continue to deal with the heartbreaking news of his death, a little known story of how he cheated death 50 years ago has now resurfaced. Read more…
