Nas, born Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones on September 14, 1973, is an American rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur who has made a significant impact on the world of hip-hop. Known for his poetic lyricism, introspective storytelling, and socially conscious themes, Nas is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all
John Fogerty, a legendary American singer-songwriter and the creative force behind Creedence Clearwater Revival, has left an indelible mark on the rock ‘n’ roll landscape. With his distinctive voice, infectious guitar riffs, and evocative lyrics, Fogerty has gifted the world with a multitude of timeless hits that continue to captivate audiences to this day. In
Bon Jovi is an iconic American rock band that was formed in Sayreville, New Jersey, in 1983. Led by charismatic frontman Jon Bon Jovi, the band achieved massive success in the 1980s and 1990s and remains a prominent figure in the rock music scene. The core members of Bon Jovi include Jon Bon Jovi (vocals)
Minnie Riperton, born on November 8, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, was an exceptionally talented American singer-songwriter known for her stunning vocal range and captivating vocal style. She possessed a rare ability to effortlessly hit incredibly high notes, earning her the nickname “The Queen of the Whistle Register.” Riperton’s career took off in the 1970s when
By Howard Fendrich As Venus Williams entered Centre Court for her 24th Wimbledon appearance at age 43, greeted by a standing ovation, she held a green exercise band overhead with both hands and stretched it while striding to her sideline seat. Once her first-round match against Elina Svitolina began, Williams played like a throwback version
By Hannah Schoenbaum and Kimberlee Kruesi State investigators were on site Monday at a North Carolina amusement park after a crack was discovered on a support beam on one of their popular roller coasters. Tommy Petty, chief of the state Department of Labor’s Amusement Device Bureau, said investigators from his department “already came and went”
By Laura Ungar Maternal deaths across the U.S. more than doubled over the course of two decades, and the tragedy unfolded unequally. Black mothers died at the nation’s highest rates, while the largest increases in deaths were found in American Indian and Native Alaskan mothers. And some states — and racial or ethnic groups within
By Stacy M. BrownSenior National CorrespondentNNPA Newswire During the NNPA’s annual convention, which celebrated 196 years of the Black Press of America from June 28 through July 1, Biden appeared via video to salute the NNPA and its member publishers on the occasion. “Congratulations to the Black Press of America for celebrating 196 years of
On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled in two cases—regarding Harvard and the University of North Carolina’s admissions practices—that using race as a factor for college admission violates the 14th Amendment Equal Protection Clause. With the ruling falling along ideological lines, this major decision ends race-based affirmative action in higher education. Stacker used information
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