https://www.youtube.com/embed/DSCKfXpAGHc An unforgettable cinematic stage performance, the filmed version of the original Broadway production of “Hamilton” combines the best elements of live theater, film and streaming to bring the cultural phenomenon to homes around the world for a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime experience. “Hamilton” is the story of
That’s easy, I’m a descendant of slaves. I’m African American. And, my Texas roots run deep. Although I was born in Arizona, Texas, is where it all started for me. My maternal and paternal family members were sharecroppers that picked cotton throughout the lone star state, settling
(Washington, DC) In a tweet today from the mayor of Washington, DC, the section of 16th street in front of the White House is now officially “Black Lives Matter Plaza”. Washington D.C.'s mayor renamed a street near the White House "Black Lives Matter Plaza" Friday, and
President Barack Obama speaks after receiving an honorary doctorate of law during the 250th anniversary commencement ceremony at Rutgers University on May 15, 2016, in New Brunswick, N.J. (Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images) This year due to high school and college graduation ceremonies around the country being
Princeton University has named its first black valedictorian in the school's 274-year history. According to their press release, Nicholas Johnson, an operations research and financial engineering from concentrator from Montreal, has been named valedictorian of Princeton’s Class of 2020. Grace Sommers, a concentrator from Bridgewater,
Andre Harrell Andre Harrell, music executive known as the founder of Uptown Records, who gave the first career break to Sean Puffy Combs, has died at the age of 59. The news was revealed last night during the popular Club Quarantine hosted by DJ D-Nice. According
The music pioneer who changed the face of Rock N’ Roll from black and white to color, Little Richard, has died at the age of 87.According to RollingStone.com, his death was confirmed by Richard’s son, Danny Jones Penniman, adding his father died in Nashville, and that
By D.L. White The twenty-five cents question reverberating in communities across the country, “Could the spread of the deadly coronavirus also known as (COVID-19) have been minimized if the current administration had taken the matter more seriously early on?” President Donald Trump is on record asking, “Who
(L to R) Aunjanue Ellis as Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, Kierra Sheard as Karen, Angela Birchett as Jacky, Raven Goodwin as Denise, Christina Bell as Twinkie and Sheléa Frazier as Dorinda. Photo credit: Lifetime April 14, 2020 – Hallelujah! The Lifetime Original Movie The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel hit a high