*The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) added another member to its roster. Former Suisun City Mayor Lori D. Wilson, a Democrat, was sworn into office April 6 to represent the 11th Assembly District. Wilson won a special election following the resignation of former Assemblymember Jim Frazier, also a Democrat. “I am deeply humbled and grateful…
*“Is this black history month? Why did they give you a month? Isn’t it true that they gave you a month to study up on your history, and every day of the year, you are reading theirs? How can you be justified in studying your history for one month, when time doesn’t even show when…
*It doesn’t matter if you’re running away or face down on the pavement, or your hands are up or you’re sitting in your apartment eating ice cream or just living your life minding your own business, Black people seem to have targets on their backs. Law enforcement officers seem to find every reason to shoot…
*(CNN) — In a stunning breach of Supreme Court confidentiality, Politico has obtained what it calls a draft of a majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito that would strike down Roe v. Wade. The draft was circulated in early February, according to Politico. The final opinion has not been released and votes and language…
*Tory Lanez was arrested at #LasVegas airport this past weekend for having a substantial amount of weed in his luggage. On Sunday, the rapper attempted to leave Vegas when the #TSA agents found the weed. He was detained for a short amount of time before being released. After being released, Lanez uploaded a series of photos to his…
Who: Earth Wind and Fire What: Spirit Where: Venetian Theatre – Las Vegas, NV When: October 26, 28, 29 – November 2, 4, 5, & 6 The post Earth Wind and Fire Live In Las Vegas 2022 appeared first on Smooth Jazz and Smooth Soul.
At the Zeiders American Dream Theater in Virginia Beach, Va., between April 8 and 10, the Vocal Jazz Summit convened in person for the first … Read More “Vocal Jazz Summit Debuts in Virginia Beach” The post Vocal Jazz Summit Debuts in Virginia Beach appeared first on JazzTimes.
In 1962, Dexter Gordon was in fine fettle physically and musically. Clean and sober since his final release from prison on drug charges several years … Read More “Dexter Gordon: Soul Sister (SteepleChase)” The post Dexter Gordon: Soul Sister (SteepleChase) appeared first on JazzTimes.
Jazz films have a tendency to let you know that they’re very much about jazz. The medium—and the clichés associated with it—can become a hook … Read More “Dexter Gordon and the Truth of ’Round Midnight” The post Dexter Gordon and the Truth of ’Round Midnight appeared first on JazzTimes.
It’s album release week for Ella Mai, and she’s already off to a great start. On Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, “DFMU” posts at No. 10 in its tenth week, giving the Grammy winner her sixth top 10 single on this chart. Mai’s newest chart action is something to run home and talk about. All six of her…