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21/07/2025

Warner drowned off the coast of Costa Rica, local police told ABC News.

28/06/2025

Questlove described the late musician as "one of the most trusted voices in 70s soul music"

25/06/2025

New Orleans is more than jazz, Mardi Gras, or beignets—its soul is rooted in Black history that runs deeper than most Americans realize. The city’s vibrant traditions, revolutionary politics, and cultural innovations are all shaped by the powerful legacy of its Black communities. Yet, these stor...

09/06/2025

Sly Stone, the influential but enigmatic funk-rock star whose soulful, socially conscious recordings altered the course of popular music before he abruptly retreated from the spotlight and became the J.D. Salinger of rock, has died, his family announced Monday.

03/06/2025

1. Whitney Houston Whitney Houston was the voice of a generation and a powerhouse who redefined pop music in the ‘90s recalls GRAMMY. Her iconic performance in The Bodyguard and the record-breaking soundtrack, especially “I Will Always Love You,” set […]

02/06/2025

28/05/2025

Fredi Washington had beauty, talent, and intelligence—everything it takes to be a star. But in the end, something she couldn’t even control held her back fro...

26/05/2025

America's story isn't complete without understanding the rich contributions, struggles, and triumphs of Black Americans. Across the country, museums preserve these important stories through powerful exhibits, historical artifacts, and interactive experiences. Whether you're planning a family trip or...

20/05/2025

In 1857, an 18-year-old female slave, Lear Green, who had been repeatedly r***d and forced into prostitution by her white owner, one James Noble, was surreptitiously placed in a wooden seaman’s chest wearing a dress, bonnet and cape and delivered as simple freight on a steamship bound to Philadelp...

30/03/2025

In the golden age of Hollywood, many talented Black actresses graced the silver screen, leaving indelible marks on the industry. However, due to systemic racial barriers and limited opportunities, their contributions have often been overlooked.

22/03/2025

We talk about voices like they’re just sounds, like they’re something you can measure with a ruler or a scale. But nah. These voices are the kinds that make you stop mid-thought, mid-breath. They can heal you, break you, make you dance, or make you cry like you’ve lost something you never knew...

14/03/2025

Stacker analyzed data from Best Ever Albums to rank the top 100 albums by Black artists.