*Atlanta restaurant owner Aisha “Pinky” Cole, CEO of The Slutty Vegan, is helping recent graduates of Clark Atlanta University launch their own businesses. During Saturday’s commencement ceremony, Cole surprised over 800 graduates of her alma mater by announcing she was gifting each 2022 graduate a limited liability company, or LLC, Black Enterprise reports. “I have…
*A beloved grandmother and a retired cop are among the victims named in the racist massacre on Saturday when a white supremacist gunman targeted Black customers and employees at the Tops Friendly Markets grocery store in Buffalo, N.Y. 10 people were murdered by Payton S. Gendron, 18, in the predominantly Black neighborhood. The killer reportedly…
*(CNN) — From labor leader César Chávez’s decades of activism, to Roberto Clemente’s boundary-breaking career in Major League Baseball, to the “Queen of Salsa” Celia Cruz’s music with a message, the tales of notable Latinos who made history will be on display in a new Smithsonian exhibit. The National Museum of the American Latino will…
In 1982, Michael Jackson had the world at his feet with the release of Thriller, the second best-selling album of all time. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the groundbreaking LP, Maxwell honored Jackson with a gorgeous remake of “The Lady in My Life.” Suited in a blinged outfit, with matching gloves and shoes to pay…
Mary J. Blige emerged as the queen of the Billboard Music Awards, which aired on Sunday night on NBC. Introduced by Janet Jackson, the legendary singer was on hand to accept the Icon Award, becoming the 11th recipient behind Stevie Wonder, Jackson, Prince, and Mariah Carey. Accepting the prestigious award, Blige said, “What an icon…
Silk Sonic (Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars) made their Billboard Music Awards debut. The super duo delivered a faithful rendition of “Love’s Train,” a remake of Con Funk Shun’s bedroom classic and their latest hit single on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. Behind a shimmering backdrop, Silk Sonic, clad in their now trademark red suits,…
The 2022 Billboard Music Awards is already shaping up to be one for the books. Held Sunday night at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena, the event was hosted and executive produced by Sean “Diddy” Combs. Performers included Silk Sonic and Maxwell, who saluted Michael Jackson and his Thriller album for its 40th anniversary. The Icon…
Mary J. Blige is a beloved icon. Having had the credentials of a bonafide star since she made landfall on the musical map in the early ‘90s, the legendary singer can account for the most dependable discography in R&B. Among Blige’s major hits and other signature album cuts are legitimate remakes, all responsible for cementing…
Nigerian recording artiste, songwriter, and music minister, Dcolt releases a new single “You Are,” off his debut album, “Obsession” which dropped earlier this year. A contemporary rock fusion with a unique reggae twist, the new song exalts the name of Jesus with deep reverence and adoration for Him. “In a world where many are looking…
After exciting fans with the announcement of his new album completion, MOBO award-winning artist and producer CalledOut Music releases “Hold On Me,” the first single off the upcoming project. Marking his first in 2022, the captivating Afropop fusion talks about God’s steadfast love towards us, and faithfulness amidst our not-so-good days. It’s perfect for your…