Many of us grew up reading iconic magazines Jet and Ebony Magazine, a true representation of the black experience in print. Today, we hear the phrase or hashtag all too often that representation matters. Well it does matter. And back then, John H. and Eunice Johnson, astute business minded folk, decided to put there all […]
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The first trailer just dropped for WHO WE ARE: A CHRONICLE OF RACISM IN AMERICA, a film that will make its World Premiere at SXSW 2021- Documentary Spotlight, and from what we can see, it’s a long overdue conversation. ACLU Deputy Legal Director Jeffery Robinson’s powerful and groundbreaking talk on the history of U.S. anti-Black racism interwoven with archival footage,
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Warner Bros. drama JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH will release in the U.S. on February 12, 2021, in both theaters and on HBO Max. The studio is planning to push the Shaka King directed feature for the current 2020-21 awards season. Synopsis: FBI informant William O’Neal infiltrates the Illinois Black Panther Party and is tasked with
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East African Jazz songstress Somi Kakoma, popularly known as ‘Somi’, announces her nomination for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, where she has been shortlisted in the category of Best Jazz Vocal Album for her latest live album, ‘Holy Room’. The historical moment not only marks the first time Somi has received a nomination, but Somi also becomes the
Available today from Walt Disney Records, the Safety Original Soundtrack features score by critically acclaimed Grammy®-winning jazz musician/producer and composer Marcus Miller (“Marshall”). The soundtrack includes the original song “Hold Us Together” performed by Grammy®-winning singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist H.E.R., which she wrote and produced in collaboration with Josiah Bassey and Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II. Directed by Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Reginald Hudlin,
(NEW YORK, NY) – NOVEMBER 30, 2020 – The 2020 “Soul Train Awards” celebrated the best in soul, R&B and hip hop by highlighting both living legends and breakout stars with unrivaled musical moments and show-stopping performances. The awards show, which aired this evening, November 29, 2020 at 8 PM EST on BET, BET Her, VH1 and MTV2 was
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Today, Disney+ debuted the trailer and key art for its new film, “Safety” a drama inspired by the empowering story of former Clemson University football safety Ray McElrathbey (Jay Reeves), a young man facing a series of challenging circumstances, whose dedication and persistence help him to triumph over repeated adversities. Aided by his teammates and the Clemson community, he
Grammy®-nominated, multi-platinum artist Big Sean tops the Billboard charts this week as his new album, DETROIT 2, enters at #1 across-the-board on the Billboard 200, R&B/hip-hop, and Rap charts. Released September 4th via G.O.O.D. Music/ Def Jam Recordings, the album marks Sean’s fifth consecutive #1 debut on the Rap chart, his fourth consecutive #1 debut on the R&B/hip-hop chart, and third consecutive #1
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It’s new music Friday, and guess who just released new music? Three-time GRAMMY®-nominee KEM. Today, Motown Records released “Lie To Me,” the new single from the grown and sexy, silky smooth R&B singer that blends R&B, jazz, and soul. “Lie To Me” a soulful declaration of unconditional love, is the first track off of new music from KEM in nearly six
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LOS ANGELES (April 2020) – Known for her jazzy, raspy and vocally unique sound, singer/songwriter and peace activist Queen Theresa King releases her long anticipated single “This Too Shall Pass”. The uplifting and powerful single is the first release from her forthcoming debut EP titled “It’s Your Life”. The single is available now on all digital
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