Black Music Month
On February 4, 1986 a stamp of Sojourner Truth was issued by the U.S. Postal Service. Also, on this day Rosa Parks, the first lady of civil rights was born in Tuskegee, Alabama. She would have been 102 years old SOURCE: http://blackfacts.com/fact/1b8be433-e67d-47cd-a1d6-2490fab24e8b
When you think of music’s most successful artists from 1984 until now, chances are a ton of names will come to mind. Depending on genre and popularity and even their respective era, the singers on your list mayvary. This isn’t the case when talking about the most successful tours from the last 30 years. So […]
President Obama has launched his My Brother’s Keeper Initiative. It’s aimed to empower young boys and men of color. Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2014/02/27/my-brother-s-keeper-new-white-house-initiative-empower-boys-and-young-men-color
Governor Mike Pence is joining the Lumina Foundation and Complete College America to announce a grant to support Indiana’s two- and four-year universities to improve college completion rates Tuesday. Governor Pence will also offer remarks in ceremony commemorating Black History Month. Both will happen at the Indiana Statehouse. The Black History Month program is at 12 noon (Eastern) in the Rotunda. ### kimwellsmedia […]
Here is the song “March” inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. to kick off Black History Month! Also see… Adam Housely Defends Tamera Mowry Against Interracial Prejudice COMMENTARY: Let’s Respect Gabourey Sidibe, Not Post Vile Tweets About Her Weight Majic 102.3 Radio Mobile Apps Little Known Black History Fact: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
At the end of this month, 14 time Grammy winner, singer/songwriter Alicia Keys will be releasing a CD/DVD bundle which contains performances from the show, “VH1 Storytellers“. This package should be a treat for the artists’ fans where she reveals thoughts and stories behind some of her greatest and most popular hits. Read more about […]
Brace yourself for 12 days of funky jam sessions, go-go brass bands and swinging Latin jazz shows: The ninth annual D.C. Jazz Festival returns Wednesday with all of the above, plus the Roots, who will rock Kastles Stadium on the Southwest Waterfront as part of the festivities. Check out some of the shows you shouldn’t miss. Read More
Singer/actress Jill Scott called in to the Steve Harvey Morning Show and talked about her upcoming album, her latest movie and performing at this year’s Essence Music Festival. Listen to the exclusive: RELATED: Jill Scott Hard At Work On Next Album [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] Jill Scott Discusses Block Party, Working with Phylicia Rashad & More [EXCLUSIVE] […]
Singer/actress Jill Scott called in to the Steve Harvey Morning Show and talked about her upcoming album, her latest movie and performing at this year’s Essence Music Festival. Listen to the exclusive: RELATED: Jill Scott Hard At Work On Next Album [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] Jill Scott Discusses Block Party, Working with Phylicia Rashad & More [EXCLUSIVE] […]
Beyoncé lent her powerful voice to Gucci’s “Chime for Change: The Sound of Change Live” concert on Saturday, June 1st at Twickenham Stadium in London. In honor of the occasion, Queen B opened with Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” followed by a piece Etta James’ “At Last,” accompanied by an orchestra. She also […]
Kelly Rowland is about to be one busy lady. With her new album Talk A Good Gamehitting stores on June 18, her new role as a judge on the upcoming season of ‘The X Factor’ U.S., and hitting the road on the “Lights Out” Tour with The-Dream. Following her visit to Washington, D.C. for the opening […]
Robin Thicke’s hit single “Blurred Lines” is officially no.1 on the R&B Songs chart. According toBillboard, the single soared from 6-1 this week, following strong gains in terms of play and downloads. Featuring T.I. and Pharrell Williams, “Blurred Lines” unseated “Suit & Tie,” Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z’s hit single from “The 20/20 Experience.” In related news, Mariah Carey and Miguel’s “#Beautiful” continues […]