Nicki Minaj

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Aug

9

1963

Drake & Megan Thee Stallion Lead 2020 BET Awards Nominations

The list of nominees reveals that Drake brought in the most nominations, including Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Video of the Year, and two nominations each for Best Collaboration and

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Musician William Levi Dawson born

William Levi Dawson, composer and arranger of music, was born in Anniston, Alabama. Among his songs are, I Couldnt Hear Nobody Pray and My Lord What a Morning.

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Sep

26

1899

'Whew Bae': Alexis Skyy Serves 'Baddie' Vibes, and Fans Go Wild

Alexis Skyy is wowing fans with her eye-catching

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Virtual gospel concert held to benefit scholarship fund at ‘The BLVD’

“Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church’s Annual College Scholarship fundraising efforts are always an exciting time for both the scholarship recipients and our congregation as a whole,” said Dr. J. Lawrence Turner, MBCC senior

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‘Def Jam deal will open more doors for me’: Boity

TV personality-turned-rapper Boitumelo “Boity” Thulo, who has been signed by international record label Def Jam Africa, believes the deal will open more doors for

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Doja Cat Responds After Being Accused of Joking with White Supremacists and Mocking Sandra Bland's Death In Song

Doja Cat took to social media in recent days to address the backlash that she received for one of her old

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Death of James Augustine Healy

Death of James Augustine Healy (70), Black Roman Catholic bishop, Portland, Maine.

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Aug

5

1900

Teddy Pendergrass

Theodore DeReese Pendergrass, or Teddy Pendergrass, was an American R&B musician, born on 26 March 1950, in Kingstree, South Carolina. In a career that lasted for over 4 decades, Pendergrass became enthralled with the R&B scene of the 1970s and 1980s. In this period, he would learn the

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Jan

13

2010

Noble Sissle

Noble Sissle died on this day in his home in Tampa, Florida. Prior to his death he teamed up with Eubie Blake. Sissle wrote the lyrics and sang the songs while Blake composed and played the music.

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Dec

17

1975

Here’s What You Can Watch, Hear And Celebrate On Juneteenth

From HBO streaming the first season of its timely Watchmen series—which centers its story on the aftermath of the Black Wall Street massacre—to Spotify dedicating their Times Square New Music Friday billboards to Black artists all day long, there’s a celebration for

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Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence

DJ Spinderella Admits She Didn’t Use Her Voice During Her Decades with Salt-N-Pepa

However, those familiar with the group’s history know them to be a trio, with its third member the DJ Deidra “DJ

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Newswire : Aunt Jemima to change name, remove image ‘based on racial stereotype’

After 130 years, Quaker is finally changing the name of their popular pancake brand, Aunt

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Fats Waller

Name at birth: Thomas Wright Waller

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Gospel artiste embarks on live worship

GOSPEL artiste Clarence “Kirah” Garura has embarked on a music project titled Lockdown Live Worship with Kirah and The Levites aimed at praising God online since live shows were stopped due to the lockdown imposed by the government to curb the spread of coronavirus

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

#AAMAM: “Sign O’ The Times” – Celebrating Prince and his Protest Music (LISTEN)

Thankfully, those are resolved and Good Black News is happy to grab a moment during African American Music Appreciation Month to honor what would have been the 62nd birthday of the one and only

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Source: GOOD BLACK NEWS

Music is my passion: Sibanda

RISING Chitungwiza-based businessman and gospel musician Cephas Sibanda, who is currently riding high with his popular song and video Gore Rino off the eight-track album Kumagumo Kwazvo, has revealed that singing is his

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Frank Ocean

Name at birth: Christopher Breaux

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James Weldon Johnson

James Weldon Johnson was a prominent African American leader born on June 17, 1871 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was brought up in a liberal environment where his parents encouraged him to acquire an education and pursue his dreams. His mother taught him and his brother the works of classical

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Jun

26

1938

LisaRaye on why she turned down 'Real Housewives': 'I have a legitimate career'

(Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for

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‘This Is Unintellectual and Irresponsible’: Terry Crews Draws Ire of Black Twitter For Warning Folks Against #BlackLivesBetter

Terry Crews was dragged on social media for the second time in a month after he criticized the Black Lives Matter movement on Twitter this

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'That Hat Though': Tami Roman's Embellished Accessory Leaves Fans Shook

Tami Roman graced the ’Gram with a new hairpiece on Thursday, June 4, and fans were totally digging her

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Scripture For The Week: “Don’t Prejudge Anyone”

MATTHEW 7:3 (NKJV) And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? How can we worship GOD on the Sabbath, but speak negative or harshly to one who is created in GOD’s own image.

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New Sylvester Documentary Celebrates The Life Of Queer Black Disco Legend

Filmmaker Lauren Tabak and writer Barry Walters teamed up to create “Love Me Like You Should: The Brave and Bold Sylvester,” released

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Singer Rufus Thomas dies

R&B singer Rufus Thomas known for songs such as Do the Funky Chicken and Walking the Dog died. He was 84.

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Dec

15

2001

'How Those Armpits Smelling?': Malaysia Pargo's Seemingly Strange Pose Leaves Fans Cracking Up

Malaysia Pargo recently caught a whiff of her body odor, and from the looks of things, fans seem to believe that she smells pretty

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'Tacky as Hell': Nene Leakes' Black Lives Matter Post Derails for Including This

On Sunday, June 14, Nene Leakes spoke out about the Black Lives Matter trend on

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Marla Gibbs, television personality, born

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Jun

14

1946

'A Breath of Fresh Air': Tami Roman Reminds Fans 'There's Always a Reason to Smile'

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Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson is the younger sister of the singing Jackson brothers, including the late King of Pop Michael Jackson. She released her first album in 1982; her career really took off with the 1986 album Control, which included the hit single What Have You Done For Me Lately? She quickly became

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