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Kurtis Blow Headlines ‘The Hip Hop Nutcracker’ at Cadillac Palace Theatre

Tacuma Roeback, Managing Editor - December 10, 2023

Kurtis Blow stars in "The Hip Hop Nutcracker," playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, Dec. 12-17 (Photo Credit: Cheryl Mann). Starting Tuesday, when Hip-hop legend...

Media mogul Munson Steed makes joyous songwriting debut with ‘Look at God’ for Artist Koryn Hawthorne

Site Editor - August 30, 2023

‘Look at God’ is the latest inspirational song available on all streaming and music platforms and was brought to life by vocal sensation and music...

R. Kelly Gets Royalties Judgement Just in Time

Roz Edward - August 28, 2023

A judge has ruled that R&B singer R. Kelly‘s remaining royalties cover the half a million dollars owed to his sexual assault victims, and...

Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson made a suggestion during the 1963 March on Washington − and it changed a good speech to a majestic sermon...

The Conversation - August 27, 2023

by Bev-Freda Jackson, American University School of Public Affairs Every now and then, a voice can matter. Mahalia Jackson had one of them. Known around the...

Jeezy, Ella Mai, Keith Sweat, Juvenile Headline 2023 Funk Fest In Atlanta

Atlanta Daily World - August 22, 2023

The eagerly awaited return of Atlanta Funk Fest set the stage for an incredible weekend filled with soulful melodies and heartwarming moments. The event, held on...

Essence Fest: Lauryn Hill, Hip-Hop 50, And Janelle Monae Headline Day 2

A.R. Shaw, Executive Editor - July 1, 2023

The essence of hip-hop was celebrated at the 2023 Essence Festival during the second day of festivities. On June 30, hip-hop stars and soulful...

27th American Black Film Festival Ends on High Note, Celebrating Black Voices and Film Excellence

Miss AJ Williams - June 17, 2023

(photo: The Color Purple Cast, Images Courtesy of American Black Film Festival) Day 4 of the highly anticipated 27th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) concluded...

27th American Black Film Festival Celebrates Black Voices and Mental Health Advocacy

Miss AJ Williams - June 16, 2023

(Photo: The Perfect Find Cast, Images Courtesy of American Black Film Festival) The 27th American Black Film Festival continued its mission to celebrate and elevate...

27th American Black Film Festival Honors Black Artists and Showcases Independent Filmmakers

Miss AJ Williams - June 15, 2023

(Photo: The Blackening Cast, Images Courtesy of American Black Film Festival) The 27th American Black Film Festival kicked off its second day with a thrilling...

American Black Film Festival 2023 Opens with a Bang in Miami Beach

Miss AJ Williams - June 14, 2023

(photo: John Boyega, Nicole Friday, Jeff Friday, Images Courtesy of the American Black Film Festival) The 27th edition of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF)...