Lauryn Hill

Social Entrepreneur Marcus Bullock Uses Tech As A Vessel To Combat Recidivism

After spending nearly a decade in prison, he has turned one of the darkest times in his life into purpose through the creation of his platform Flikshop, which is designed to keep families connected with their incarcerated loved

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Source: NewsOne

COVID-19 recovery — My personal battle from a positive to a negative result

A few days after my call with Rep. Reynolds, I received a call on my cell phone from U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on Wednesday, March

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Source: TSDMemphis.com - The New Tri-State Defender - TSDMemphis.com

Remembering Little Richard, the architect of rock ‘n’ roll –

“My legacy,” Little Richard told Rolling Stone Magazine in 2013, “should be that when I started in show business there was no such thing as rock

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Source: Florida Courier

Dancehall artist Kconeil new song "Quarantine & Chill" | New York Carib News

Dancehall artist Kconeil new song “Quarantine

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Source: The New York Carib News

Musician condemns fake COVID-19 news

UP-AND-COMING musician Obvious Dziwanyika has joined the fight against COVID-19 through music by releasing his debut offering Adjustments in which he condemns the spread of fake news about the

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

AboutThatCar.com: 2020 Mazda3 Hatchback | Dallas Weekly

While test driving the 2020 Mazda3 Hatchback, we pulled into a parking spot at the grocery store and before we could get out of the car a young lady pulled in beside

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Source: Dallas Weekly

"One Love" Concert

Bob Marleys famous One Love concert

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Source: Blackfacts.com

Apr

22

1978

Mary J. Blige

Best Known

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Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Brilliant!: Jean Grae & Donwill Hilariously Troll Instagram With DJ Set Using Facebook’s “Elevator Music”

Brooklyn’s own Jean Grae and Donwill came up with the brilliant idea to hold the first-ever “Instagram Approved DJ

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Source: The Urban Daily

Dr. Natasha Sandy Is a Firm Believer in Manifestation So She Guards Her Thoughts Carefully

Featuring a broad cross-section of women who have distinguished themselves across a rich variety of careers, our Portraits of Power series is a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Black Enterprise, and of black

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Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

Local composer to conduct Mass concert in New York

Local composer, author and music specialist at Elm Creative Arts School in Milwaukee, Wallace McClain Cheatham will be conducting Franz Peter Schubert’s Mass In G Major for solo voice, chorus and full orchestra in May, 2021 at New York’s prestigious Carnegie

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Source: Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper – Journalistic Excellence, Service, Integrity and Objectivity Always

Little Richard: The original punk rocker

But if you talk about the rise of rock in the 1950s and the vocal delivery of its pioneers, in my book Little Richard stands

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Source: http://theweeklychallenger.com

Jimmy Cliff

Jimmy Cliff , original name James Chambers (born April 1, 1948, Somerton, Jamaica), Jamaican singer and songwriter who was instrumental in introducing reggae to an international audience, largely through his performance in the landmark film The Harder They Come

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Source: Brittanica

Apr

1

1948

Examine the accomplishments of Dr. Ali

I can vividly recall a 1986 Sociology lecture at the University of Guyana by Professor Ken Danns in which he said that no matter what party had persuaded him to cast his vote for them, once he got into the voting booth, the X would end up next to the Palm tree (Symbol of the

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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

Wyclef Jean

Name at birth: Nel Ust Wycliffe Jean

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Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Chrissy Teigen's Kids Write Hilarious Goodbye Letters To Her Boobs After Implant Removal

Chrissy Teigen is in the midst of recovering from her recent surgery, in which she had her breast implants removed after almost 15

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Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

#AAMAM: “Black Parade” – Celebrating African-American Women Vocalists (LISTEN)

This is the last week of African-American Music Appreciation

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Source: GOOD BLACK NEWS

Anderson, Lauren (1965- ) - Birthday

Anderson, an only child, was born in Houston, Texas, on February 19, 1965, to Doris Parker-Morales, a classical piano teacher, and Lawrence Anderson, a high school administrator.

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Source: Black Past

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1965

Remembering Little Richard

Personal memories of Little Richard and his connection to Milwaukee

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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper

DaBaby, Roddy Ricch to help BET celebrate awards virtually | The Atlanta Voice

The three-hour show will be jam-packed with heavy hitters currently dominating the pop charts and streaming services, including DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, Summer Walker, Kane Brown and Chloe

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Source: The Atlanta Voice

VIDEO: Activists demand D.C. ‘Defund’ police amid peaceful protests after city renames street ‘Black Lives Matter Plaza’

Washington — Thousands marched and protested against police brutality in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, keeping the May 25 death of George Floyd on the White House’s collective mind by demanding the city defund its police

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Source: Chicago Defender

The Wailers team up with Bob Marley's family and Shaggy for new single | New York Carib News

The Wailers team up with Bob Marley’s family and Shaggy for new single

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Source: The New York Carib News

Bobby McFerrin

Bobby McFerrin , (born March 11, 1950, New York, New York, U.S.), American musician noted for his tremendous vocal control and improvisational ability. He often sang a cappella, mixing folk songs, 1960s rock and soul tunes, and jazz themes with original lyrics. He preferred to sing without fixed

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Source: Brittanica

Mar

11

1950

John Coltrane

John Coltrane , in full John William Coltrane, byname Trane (born September 23, 1926, Hamlet, North Carolina, U.S.—died July 17, 1967, Huntington, New York), American jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer, an iconic figure of 20th-century

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Source: Brittanica

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1967

Watch What Happens When You Give “Too Much Dap” In Hilarious ‘Sherman’s Showcase’ Clip

We could all use a little humor, and the show’s “Black History Month Spectacular” Juneteenth (June.19) return is right on

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Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture

‘Jeffrey, unfortunately, your test came back positive for the coronavirus.’

A few days after my call with Rep. Reynolds, I received a call on my cell phone from U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on Wednesday, March

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Source: New Pittsburgh Courier - Powered by Real Times Media

Love in the time of coronavirus: One circus couple finally gets time together

The piano was a gift from Adam Vazquez to his wife to welcome her home after four years of being on tour with her

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Source: South Florida Times

2020 Mazda3 Hatchback Takes Step Toward Luxury Class

DETROIT — While test-driving the 2020 Mazda3 Hatchback, we pulled into a parking spot at the grocery store and before we could get out of the car a young lady pulled in beside

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Source: The Washington Informer

Soul legend Stevie Wonder at 70 | DW | 12.05.2020

The year is 1963, yet hardly anyone in the theater knows who "Little Stevie Wonder" is when his record label Motown Records introduces

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Source: News and current affairs from Germany and around the world | DW

John Legend, Lizzo, Common and More Celebs Sign Open Letter Calling for Police Defunding

An open letter written by activist Patrisse Cullors demanding “disinvestment from police and investment in Black communities” has received backing from several celebrities including John Legend, Lizzo, and Common, to name

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Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

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