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9 Black Traditions That Continue to Inspire

by David BeckfordDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Black traditions celebrate heritage and inspire generations through storytelling, music, dance, and food, fostering unity and cultural pride.

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R&B Artists We Lost Too Soon

by Cody BlancJuly 12, 2025

Philanthropist Christopher “Play” Martin teaches us how to rise above with Success

by Lacey TurnerJuly 12, 2025July 12, 2025

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A deep dish into the Top 5 Performing artists in the Activism arena

by Lacey TurnerJune 7, 2025June 7, 2025

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The History of R&B Music

by Cody BlancJune 7, 2025June 7, 2025

Juneteenth Celebration of Black Music Mashup

by TarynMay 31, 2025May 31, 2025

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Celebrating Kansas City Jazz: The American Jazz Museum

by TarynMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025

Articulated Insight

How Black Culture Shapes Detroit’s Soul and Identity

by David BeckfordMarch 1, 2025March 9, 2025

Music

International Jazz Recording Artist Xandra Myriam X Launches New Jazz Album ‘Have You Ever’

by The Newsletter 05December 10, 2024December 9, 2024

NEWS

Ka, Brooklyn Rapper and Fire Captain, Dies at 52: ‘He Leaves an Extraordinary Legacy’

by The Newsletter 05October 15, 2024October 19, 2024

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National Hip Hop Museum – The Narrative Matters

by Ariel KahanaSeptember 14, 2024September 16, 2024

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#DISCPlus: Searchlight Pictures Unveils Heartwarming Trailer for ‘The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat,’ Premiering on Hulu August 23

by Lacey G Souldier TurnerAugust 5, 2024August 5, 2024

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#DISCPlus: “Hip-Hop and The White House” on Hulu – A Riveting Documentary Tracing Hip-Hop’s 50-Year Evolution from Marginalized Beginnings to Political Power

by David BeckfordJuly 1, 2024July 1, 2024

Art

Detroit native, R&B legend Freda Payne sparkles as jazz diva Ella Fitzgerald in musical

by The Newsletter 05June 22, 2024June 22, 2024

Rapper Enchanting Gone At 26, Mentor Gucci Mane Mourns ‘Great Young Lady’

by The Newsletter 05June 21, 2024June 20, 2024

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“The Blackest Broadway Ever” Is Set to Celebrate The Greatest Soiund Makers of all Time

by Monchiere Holmes-Jones June 12, 2024June 12, 2024

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#DISCPlus: Mad Keys – Crafting a Sonic Mosaic from St. Louis

by David BeckfordJune 8, 2024June 8, 2024

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#DISCPlus: Billboard Unveils First-Ever “Hottest Female Rappers List,” St. Louis own Sexyy Red Comes in at #2

by David BeckfordJune 8, 2024June 8, 2024

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#DISCPlus: From Homelessness to Hip Hop Stardom: How Rapper 920 is Making Waves with Raw Talent and Resilience

by David BeckfordJune 8, 2024June 8, 2024

#DISCPLUS: The Top 5 Biggest Hip-Hop Albums Dropping This Summer 2024

by David BeckfordJune 7, 2024June 7, 2024

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#DISCPlus: Meet Memphis’ Rising Star: Cecily Wilborn, the Southern Soul Songster

by Bryan Antone HinesMay 27, 2024May 29, 2024

#DISCPlus: Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Gets 4K Re-Release to Mark Film’s 40th Anniversary

by David BeckfordMay 25, 2024May 25, 2024

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Metro Detroit’s 32nd Annual Concert of Colors Diversity Festival

by Concert of Colors Diversity FestivalMay 24, 2024May 24, 2024

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Rhythms Of Resilience: Home Rule Music Festival Returns For Its Triumphant Third Year!

by Home Rule Music FestivalMay 23, 2024May 23, 2024

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#DISCPlus: Garth Trinidad – A Modern-Day Griot Shaping the Global Music Landscape Since 1996

by Lacey TurnerMay 8, 2024May 14, 2024