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Ten empowering books to read in celebration of Black History Month

February 22, 2021 at 8:30 AM

Anna J. Cooper once said: “the cause of freedom is not the cause of a race or a sect, a party or a class—it is the cause of human kind, the very birthright of humanity.”In observance of Black History Month, we are celebrating our prize-winning authors and empowering scholarship spanning a variety of topics across African American history, the civil rights movement, Black Lives Matter, the Harlem Renaissance, jazz, and more. Explore our reading list and update your bookshelf with the most recent ...
Tags: Books, Music, Featured, Africa, America, History, Biography, Louis Armstrong, Black History Month, Trump, Angela Davis, Nat King Cole, Editor's Picks, Stewart, Armstrong, Locke

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Wish Master – “Write Pages” Prod. By Van Dam (Video Premiere)

October 9, 2020 at 2:59 PM

One of the dopest lyricists out the UK, Wish Master‘s new single ‘Write Pages’ takes things to a Dickensian level, as the viewer is presented with a snapshot into the Bristol emcee’s past, present and future. With a concept reminiscent of the classic novel A Christmas Carol, we hear Wish’s depth and artistry in his lyricism, which has helped support his rise in prominence over the past few years. Supported with a life journeying video showing his progression from a boy to a man, Wish Master f...
Tags: Videos, UK, Bbc, Jazz, Bristol, Black History Month, BBC World News, Edward Colston, Wish Master, Van Dam Write Pages

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #2 'The Apollo'

February 28, 2020 at 9:24 AM

For Black History Month 2020, we are showcasing films and videos featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured. This list is ordered by layering unknown artists around bigger names while mixing up the genre. It has been curated for maximum surprise, so a hip-hop veteran you love may be followed by a rock band you've never heard, but you'll be glad you did. We're adding a Black music documentary to this list each day of Black History ...
Tags: Music, Country, Rap, Rock, Pop, Soul, Hip-hop, Blues, Jazz, R&B, Music Documentary, Black History Month, Gospel, Motown, List this, Neosoul

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #3 'The Weird World of Blowfly'

February 27, 2020 at 9:36 AM

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #4 'My Mic Sounds Nice: The Truth About Women and Hip Hop'

February 26, 2020 at 9:22 AM

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #5 'Marcus'

February 25, 2020 at 9:22 AM

For Black History Month 2020, we are showcasing films and videos featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured. This list is ordered by layering unknown artists around bigger names while mixing up the genre. It has been curated for maximum surprise, so a hip-hop veteran you love may be followed by a rock band you've never heard, but you'll be glad you did. We're adding a Black music documentary to this list each day of Black History ...
Tags: Music, Country, Rock, Pop, Soul, Blues, Jazz, R&B, Music Documentary, Black History Month, Gospel, Motown, List this, Neosoul, Music feature

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #6 'Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory'

February 24, 2020 at 9:59 AM

For Black History Month 2020, we are showcasing films and videos featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured. This list is ordered by layering unknown artists around bigger names while mixing up the genre. It has been curated for maximum surprise, so a hip-hop veteran you love may be followed by a rock band you've never heard, but you'll be glad you did. We're adding a Black music documentary to this list each day of Black History ...
Tags: Music, Country, Rock, Pop, Soul, Blues, R&B, Music Documentary, Black History Month, Gospel, Motown, Mahalia Jackson, List this, Neosoul, Music feature

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #7 'Off Main St: Thundercat'

February 23, 2020 at 10:35 AM

For Black History Month 2020, we are showcasing films and videos featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured. This list is ordered by layering unknown artists around bigger names while mixing up the genre. It has been curated for maximum surprise, so a hip-hop veteran you love may be followed by a rock band you've never heard, but you'll be glad you did. We're adding a Black music documentary to this list each day of Black History ...
Tags: Music, Country, Rock, Pop, Soul, Blues, R&B, Music Documentary, Black History Month, Motown, List this, Neosoul, Music feature

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #8. ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads — A Robert Johnson Story

February 22, 2020 at 11:27 AM

For Black History Month 2020, we are showcasing films and videos featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured. This list is ordered by layering unknown artists around bigger names while mixing up the genre. It has been curated for maximum surprise, so a hip-hop veteran you love may be followed by a rock band you've never heard, but you'll be glad you did. We're adding a Black music documentary to this list each day of Black History ...
Tags: Videos, Music, Films, Country, Rock, Pop, Soul, Blues, R&B, Music Documentary, Black History Month, Robert Johnson, Motown, List this

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #9 Behind the Music: Gladys Knight

February 21, 2020 at 9:13 AM

For Black History Month 2020, we are showcasing films and videos featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured. This list is ordered by layering unknown artists around bigger names while mixing up the genre. It has been curated for maximum surprise, so a hip-hop veteran you love may be followed by a rock band you've never heard, but you'll be glad you did. We're adding a Black music documentary to this list each day of Black History ...
Tags: Videos, Music, Films, Country, Rock, Pop, Soul, Blues, R&B, Music Documentary, Black History Month, Gladys Knight, Motown, List this

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Royce 5’9″ – “The Allegory” (Album Review)

February 21, 2020 at 3:01 AM

Royce 5’9” is a Detroit veteran that most are familiar with for being 1/2 of Bad Meets Ǝvil with local sensation Eminem. However his mark as one of the city’s illest lyricists has already been made with releases such as Death is Certain, Street Hop, Success is Certain, Layers & even Royce’s last album Book of Ryan. Also can’t forget to mention his work with longtime collaborator DJ Premier as the MC/producer duo PRhyme or with the now defunct quartet of all-star wordsmiths that was once Slaught...
Tags: Reviews, Eminem, Jazz, Detroit, Black History Month, Montgomery, Grace, Royce, Conway, Ryan, Yelawolf, Westside Gunn, Emanny, Grafh, Kid Vishis, Royce 5'9

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #10 The Believers: The First Transgender Gospel Choir

February 20, 2020 at 8:18 AM

For Black History Month 2020, we are showcasing films and videos featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured. This list is ordered by layering unknown artists around bigger names while mixing up the genre. It has been curated for maximum surprise, so a hip-hop veteran you love may be followed by a rock band you've never heard, but you'll be glad you did.We're adding a Black music documentary to this list each day of Black History Mo...
Tags: Videos, Music, Films, Country, Rock, Pop, Soul, Blues, R&B, Music Documentary, Black History Month, Motown, List this

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #11. Darker Than Blue: Curtis Mayfield

February 19, 2020 at 9:57 AM

For Black History Month 2020, we are showcasing films and videos featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured. This list is ordered by layering unknown artists around bigger names while mixing up the genre. It has been curated for maximum surprise, so a hip-hop veteran you love may be followed by a rock band you've never heard, but you'll be glad you did.We're adding a Black music documentary to this list each day of Black History Mo...
Tags: Videos, Music, Films, Country, Rock, Pop, Soul, Blues, R&B, Music Documentary, Black History Month, Motown, Curtis Mayfield, List this, Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month

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Black Man Arrested After Forcing White Woman to Watch “Roots” to Show Her How Racist She Is

February 18, 2020 at 10:15 PM

An Iowa man did the absolute most in an extreme attempt to call out a white woman’s racism during this Black History Month. Robert Noye of Cedar Rapids was arrested on Monday (Feb. 17) for allegedly holding a woman hostage and forcing her to watch the 1977 mini-series Roots in its entirety. According to a criminal complaint, Noye forced the women to watch the 9-hour series “so she could better understand her racism.” Police also say that when the woman tried to move or stand up, the 52-year-old ...
Tags: Wtf, Crime, News, Chicago, Iowa, Jazz, Black History Month, Roots, Noye, Cedar Rapids, Alex Haley, Kunta Kinte, Interstate 380, Robert Noye

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #12. Never a Dull Moment: 20 Years of the Rebirth Brass Band

February 18, 2020 at 9:36 AM

For Black History Month 2020, we are showcasing films and videos featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured. This list is ordered by layering unknown artists around bigger names while mixing up the genre. It has been curated for maximum surprise, so a hip-hop veteran you love may be followed by a rock band you've never heard, but you'll be glad you did.We're adding a Black music documentary to this list each day of Black History Mo...
Tags: Music, Country, Rock, Pop, Soul, Music Documentary, Black History Month, Motown, List this, Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #13. Charley Pride: I'm Just Me

February 17, 2020 at 10:10 AM

For Black History Month 2020, we are showcasing films and videos featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured. This list is ordered by layering unknown artists around bigger names while mixing up the genre. It has been curated for maximum surprise, so a hip-hop veteran you love may be followed by a rock band you've never heard, but you'll be glad you did.We're adding a Black music documentary to this list each day of Black History Mo...
Tags: Music, Country, Rock, Pop, Soul, Music Documentary, Black History Month, Motown, List this

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #14. Mariah Carey Is Christmas: The Story of "All I Want for Christmas Is You"

February 16, 2020 at 10:25 AM

For Black History Month 2020, we are showcasing films and videos featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured. This list is ordered by layering unknown artists around bigger names while mixing up the genre. It has been curated for maximum surprise, so a hip-hop veteran you love may be followed by a rock band you've never heard, but you'll be glad you did.We're adding a Black music documentary to this list each day of Black History Mo...
Tags: Music, Beyonce, Nas, Mariah Carey, Music Documentary, Black History Month, Wu-tang Clan, Adrian Younge, Motown, Clarence Clemons, BETTY DAVIS, Teddy Pendergrass, Todrick Hall, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Cecil Taylor, Screamin' Jay Hawkins

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #15 'The Black Godfather'

February 15, 2020 at 11:45 AM

For Black History Month 2020, we are showcasing films featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured. This list is ordered by layering unknown artists around bigger names while mixing up the genre. It has been curated for maximum surprise, so a hip-hop veteran you love may be followed by a rock band you've never heard, but you'll be glad you did.We're adding a Black music documentary to this list each day of Black History Month 2020 --...
Tags: Music, Beyonce, Nas, Music Documentary, Black History Month, Wu-tang Clan, Adrian Younge, Motown, Clarence Clemons, BETTY DAVIS, Teddy Pendergrass, Todrick Hall, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Cecil Taylor, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, List this

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #16 'Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes'

February 14, 2020 at 9:38 AM

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #17 'Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly'

February 13, 2020 at 9:44 AM

For Black History Month 2020, we are showcasing films featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured. This list is ordered by layering unknown artists around bigger names while mixing up the genre. It has been curated for maximum surprise, so a hip-hop veteran you love may be followed by a rock band you've never heard, but you'll be glad you did.We're adding a Black music documentary to this list each day of Black History Month 2020 --...
Tags: Music, Beyonce, Nas, Music Documentary, Black History Month, Wu-tang Clan, Adrian Younge, Travis Scott, Motown, Clarence Clemons, BETTY DAVIS, Teddy Pendergrass, Todrick Hall, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Cecil Taylor, Screamin' Jay Hawkins

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #18 Otis Redding: Soul Ambassador

February 12, 2020 at 8:30 AM

For Black History Month 2020, we are showcasing films featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured. This list is ordered by layering unknown artists around bigger names while mixing up the genre. It has been curated for maximum surprise, so a hip-hop veteran you love may be followed by a rock band you've never heard, but you'll be glad you did.We're adding a Black music documentary to this list each day of Black History Month 2020 --...
Tags: Music, Beyonce, Nas, Music Documentary, Black History Month, Wu-tang Clan, Adrian Younge, Otis Redding, Motown, Clarence Clemons, BETTY DAVIS, Teddy Pendergrass, Todrick Hall, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Cecil Taylor, Screamin' Jay Hawkins

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #19 Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me

February 11, 2020 at 8:56 AM

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #20 Clarence Clemons: Who Do I Think I Am?

February 10, 2020 at 8:56 AM

For Black History Month 2020, we are showcasing films featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured. This list is ordered by layering unknown artists around bigger names while mixing up the genre. It has been curated for maximum surprise, so a hip-hop veteran you love may be followed by a rock band you've never heard, but you'll be glad you did.We're adding a Black music documentary to this list each day of Black History Month 2020 --...
Tags: Music, Music Documentary, Black History Month, Clarence Clemons, List this, Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #21 'Nas: Time Is Illmatic'

February 9, 2020 at 9:23 AM

For Black History Month 2020, we are showcasing films featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured. This list is ordered by layering unknown artists around bigger names while mixing up the genre. It has been curated for maximum surprise, so a hip-hop veteran you love may be followed by a rock band you've never heard, but you'll be glad you did.We're adding a Black music documentary to this list each day of Black History Month 2020 --...
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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #22 'Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me'

February 8, 2020 at 9:23 AM

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020: #23 Betty: They Say I'm Different

February 7, 2020 at 9:23 AM

For Black History Month 2020, we are showcasing films featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured. This list is ordered by layering unknown artists around bigger names while mixing up the genre. It has been curated for maximum surprise, so a hip-hop veteran you love may be followed by a rock band you've never heard, but you'll be glad you did.We're adding a Black music documentary to this list each day of Black History Month 2020 --...
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Celebrating Black History Month with America’s top musicians [playlist]

February 6, 2020 at 5:30 AM

Black History Month is cause for celebration and remembrance of black excellence throughout American history. This February, we’re celebrating with a playlist highlighting some of the most remarkable musicians of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Beginning with ragtime pioneer, Scott Joplin, this playlist navigates through the many different musical movements created and perfected by black artists.Ragtime gave way to jazz, as exemplified by such musical legends as Duke Ellington, Louis A...
Tags: Books, Music, Featured, America, History, Jimi Hendrix, Kendrick Lamar, Sugarhill Gang, Miles Davis, Paul Robeson, Motown records, Prince, Whitney Houston, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Black History Month

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29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020

February 1, 2020 at 10:00 AM

For Black History Month 2020, we are showcasing films featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured. This list is ordered by layering unknown artists around bigger names while mixing up the genre. It has been curated for maximum surprise, so a hip-hop veteran you love may be followed by a rock band you've never heard, but you'll be glad you did.We're adding a Black music documentary to this list each day of Black History Month 2020 --...
Tags: Music, Music Documentary, Black History Month, List this, Of Mics And Men

29 Days, 29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020

February 1, 2020 at 10:00 AM

Every day of Black History Month 2020 we are showcasing films featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured. This list is ordered by layering unknown artists around bigger names while mixing up the genre. It has been curated for maximum surprise, so a hip-hop veteran you love may be followed by a rock band you've never heard, but you'll be glad you did.We're adding a Black music documentary to this list each day of Black History Month...
Tags: Music, Music Documentary, Black History Month, List this, Of Mics And Men

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Roy Kinsey – “Crook County” (Prod. By Lucas Hart & Mike Jones)

February 28, 2019 at 8:45 PM

It’s the last day of Black History Month, and what better way to end the month off with Chicago based artist Roy Kinsey‘s exclusive premiere for, “Crook County”, new single produced by Lucas Hart, Mike Jones and mixed & mastered by iLL Brown.
Tags: Chicago, Jazz, Mike Jones, Black History Month, Singles, Crook County, Lucas Hart, Roy Kinsey, Lucas Hart Mike Jones

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