Source: Michael Owens / Getty Black History is recognized by America with 28 days on the calendar year, but everyday our history is told through our people. Black music is a vital organ in which Black history is held as keepsake. Hip-Hop in particular, from its inception to its now highest of heights, embodies what it means to be Black. A genre of music that was introduced to the mainstream […]

The Trump administration letter aims to stop teachers from discussing many topics with students. Hill Street Studios, DigitalVision/Getty Images   The Trump administration’s attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion have continued in the form of a “Dear Colleague” letter from the Department of Education to educational institutions – from preschools through colleges and universities. This letter demands that schools abandon what the Trump administration refers to as “DEI programs” and […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Gospel legend & pastor John P. Kee is set to be honored by BMI as a Trailblazer of Gospel Music Honoree. As reported by the Gospel Music Association, Kee will be recognized for his 40+ years in the industry at the BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, April 3. Catherine Brewton, BMI Vice President of Creative in Atlanta, had this to […]

Source: SOPA Images / Getty Microsoft has announced that Skype will be retired in May as the company shifts its focus to Teams, its modern online communications platform. Acquired by Microsoft in 2011, Skype will be replaced by Teams, which offers calling, chat, and online meeting tools. Teams grew in popularity during the pandemic, becoming the preferred platform for remote collaboration. Microsoft will assist Skype users in transitioning to Teams […]

Source: Presley Ann / Getty Halle Berry got candid about her sex life on the ‘Drew Barrymore Show’, revealing a doctor misdiagnosed her with herpes when it was really premenopusal vaginal dryness. Berry, who was promoting her intimacy gel Let’s Spin, opened up about the pain she was feeling in her womanly area and how the confusing diagnosis and how it affected her and her partner, Van Hunt. According to […]

Source: Marcus Ingram / Getty In a career spanning over 30 years with timeless Gospel classics, it was only a matter of time before it was Bishop Marvin Sapp’s turn to have a seat at NPR’s Tiny Desk…and he did not disappoint! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Elev8 (@elev8inspo) Backed by a four-piece band and six-person choir, Sapp gave a refreshing retrospective into his illustrious musical career. We got […]

Source: WWD / Getty The State of Georgia has agreed to return jewelry seized from rapper Young Thug after his 2022 RICO indictment. As reported by FOX 5 Atlanta, Fulton Co. Superior Court Judge Paige Whitaker issued a consent order on February 21, authorizing the return of several jewels to Rafaello & Company Inc., doing business as A+A Diamonds Ltd. Among the items to be returned is a Rolex Datejust watch […]

Source: MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images / Getty Jimmy Butler’s the latest player to escape the Miami Heat‘s reign run by Pat Riley, but not the first. In recent memory, fans will remember when LeBron James decided to take his talents back to the Cleveland Cavaliers on the heels of three NBA Finals appearances and two championships with Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade as his Big 3. When the […]