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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 21 July 2021

 

Inspired by 400 years of systemic injustice, inequality, and inhumanity, Sounds of Blackness singers and band express the perpetual pain and rage of Black people

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Published: 08 July 2021

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The free festival will be held Friday-Sunday, July 16-18 and features a full line-up of local talent

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Written by By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

Published: 24 June 2021

 

Def Jam Records founder Russell Simmons has collaborated with TOKAU to launch an NFT collection named “Masterminds of Hip Hop.”

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Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Published: 04 June 2021

 

Throughout history, there has been no richer influence on the American songbook than Black music and culture.

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Written by MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer

Published: 24 May 2021

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Drake, who extended his record as the most decorated winner in the history of the awards show to 29 wins on Sunday

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Written by DAVID BAUDER AP Entertainment Writer

Published: 13 May 2021

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Each will be honored during an induction ceremony in Cleveland on Oct. 30 before what organizers hope is a full house of fans enjoying live music again.

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Written by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Corresponden

Published: 29 March 2021

 

According to a news release, it’s the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans.

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 30 July 2020

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Malik B, whose real name is Malik Abdul Basit, was a major contributor to the group, which includes Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter.

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Written by STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press

Published: 10 July 2020

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LA Police Capt. Jonathan Tippet said three men and two teenage boys likely went to the home because they knew Pop Smoke was there from social media posts.

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Written by JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer

Published: 06 July 2020

In this June 19, 2020, photo, singers perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing," dubbed as the Black national anthem, in Lincoln, Neb., during a Juneteenth rally. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) 

The NAACP dubbed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as the Black national anthem in 1919.