BLACKPRESSUSA—Long before hip-hop was old enough to have a Hall of Fame generation, MC Lyte came out of Brooklyn with...
GARY CRUSADER — Pastor Dr. Darius Brooks released his debut inspirational book, SAY, “SELF,” Volume I, on August 30, 2026, at Grace Central Church in Westchester,...
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY - SOUTHERNDIGEST — Southern University’s Gospel Choir (SUGC) received a nomination for the Stellar Award in the new HBCU Choir of the Year category....
BAYOU BEAT NEWS — For Black audiences, the bridge to Dolly will always run through Whitney Houston. Parton wrote “I Will Always Love You” as she...
TENNESSEE TRIBUNE — The Spruce Street Baptist Church Music Department will host “Songspiration,” a worship service on Sunday, September 13, at 11 a.m. The event, held...
THE POSITIVE COMMUNITY — Aretha Franklin's 1972 album *Amazing Grace* stands as a seminal live recording in American music history. Captured at the New Temple Missionary...
THE POSITIVE COMMUNITY — “The Star-Spangled Banner,” a cornerstone of American patriotic expression, has a history far more intricate than its familiar first verse suggests. Written...
HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS — Black cast members are delivering soul-stirring performances across 28 current Broadway productions. These shows highlight the grace, talent, and soul-rejuvenating abilities of...
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Bobby Ross Avila, a Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter, performer, and multi-instrumentalist, is the musical producer for Usher’s performances on the current R&B Tour...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Festival's inaugural presentation in 2025 demonstrated that world-class gospel music could also become one of Martha's Vineyard's newest cultural traditions. Audience members...
HOUSTON DEFENDER — The Anderson Center for the Arts launched Apollo HTX, a live talent showcase, to highlight local talent in predominantly Black communities in the...
THE DALLAS WEEKLY — From June 24 to July 3, the Wingstop House of Flavor in Dallas hosted a 10-day event. This event at the Bomb...
BLACKPRESSUSA - This story isn't simply about Jay-Z. It's about what we ask of successful Black people long after they've proven themselves.
MICHIGAN CHRONICLE — “Juneteenth is about celebrating how far we’ve come while creating opportunities for the future,” said Chanel Domonique, Founder of the Hart of Detroit...
ST. LOUIS AMERICAN — Juneteenth celebrations across St. Louis and the Metro East will offer a variety of opportunities to commemorate the holiday through history, music,...
SF BAY VIEW — Obi Egbuna Jr. of the Zimbabwe-Cuban Friendship Association developed “Kotelemela Bolingo,” a free music project meaning “Resistance and Love” in Lingala. This...
SF BAY VIEW — Obi Egbuna Jr. of the Zimbabwe-Cuban Friendship Association developed “Kotelemela Bolingo,” a free music project meaning “Resistance and Love” in Lingala. This...
In this gallery, you will see the following performers: Tevin Campbell, George Clinton, T.I., MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Teedra Moses, Raheem DeVaughn, Marvin Sapp, Too...
THE POSITIVE COMMUNITY — Julia Perry was an accomplished American composer of the twentieth century, recognized for her originality, technical mastery, and emotional depth despite limited...
HOUSTON DEFENDER — Black music has historically served as a vital tool for survival and cultural preservation for Black Americans, long before they achieved political power...
HOUSTON DEFENDER — Black music has historically served as a vital tool for survival and cultural preservation for Black Americans, long before they achieved political power...
MICHIGAN CHRONICLE — “Juneteenth is about celebrating how far we’ve come while creating opportunities for the future,” said Chanel Domonique, Founder of the Hart of Detroit...
ST. LOUIS AMERICAN — Juneteenth celebrations across St. Louis and the Metro East will offer a variety of opportunities to commemorate the holiday through history, music,...
THE CAROLINIAN — Operating at the intersection of the arts and mental health, Darkness RISING uses music, storytelling, wellness programming, and community engagement to inspire healing...
LA DATA NEWS WEEKLY — The 2026 UMT Summer Camp runs from June 1st through July 10th and is open to young people ages 8 to...
