Apple Music Releases Usher’s Official Super Bowl Halftime Trailer
Apple Music just dropped the official Super Bowl Halftime performance trailer with @Usher, labeling it “1 performance. 30 years in the making.” 🔥🎤 Who else can’t wait for Usher to take us back through all his timeless hits on Feb. 11?
Harry Dunn, Former Officer Who Defended U.S. Capitol, Announces Bid for Congress
He’s got our vote! Harry Dunn has been serving as a Capitol police officer for the last 15 years, The Grio reports. Three years ago, Dunn was on the frontlines as insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol and attempted to disrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential election. Fueled by conspiracies and support for former President […]
62-Year-Old Woman Goes Viral for Sharing Her Secrets to 42 Years of a Loving Marriage
With her charming Louisiana accent, Rita Smith has gained a following of 303k on TikTok, becoming a go-to for relationship advice on everything from intimacy to date nights.
Celebrating Mary J. Blige’s Birthday: 10 Facts About the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul
Toast it up for a queen! It’s our Queen of Hip-Hop Soul’s birthday! Beyond the powerhouse vocals and chart-topping hits, here are ten facts that showcase the uniqueness of the iconic Mary J. Blige. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mary J Blige (@therealmaryjblige) Bronx Roots: Mary Jane Blige was born on […]
Racquel Oden Makes History as the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s First Female Board Chair
She is the first woman to hold this position in the organization’s 37-year history. As the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) ushers in 2024, it embraces a groundbreaking shift in its leadership, with Racquel Oden assuming the role of Board Chair, the organization announced in a press release. This historic moment signifies a significant step […]
Joy Sewing Becomes First Black News Columnist At Houston Chronicle
Change is on the horizon for Houstonians in 2024! Joy Sewing, a Houston native and seasoned journalist, is set to become the first Black news columnist in the 122-year history of the Houston Chronicle, marking a momentous stride toward diversity and representation in the field, the publication reports. Known for her insightful perspectives on people, […]
Prince’s Purple Rain Is Coming to Broadway 40 Years After Original Release
Just in time for the 40th year anniversary! Prince’s 1984 hit film Purple Rain is being adapted into a Broadway musical, People reports. The motion picture was the late icon’s debut, earning $100 million worldwide and being added to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry in 2019 for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” […]
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Bring Their Art Collection to the Brooklyn Museum
In the heart of Brooklyn, the Great Hall at the Brooklyn Museum becomes a canvas for the artistic synergy of power couple Alicia Keys and Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean, known as the Deans. From February 10 to July 7, 2024, their first major exhibition, “Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia […]
Remembering Max Roach, One of the Founders of Modern Jazz
We remember and celebrate the extraordinary life and musical legacy of one of the greatest jazz drummers in history. Maxwell Lemuel “Max” Roach–born on January 10, 1924, in Newland, North Carolina–began his musical journey at a young age, displaying an innate talent for rhythm and percussion. His career began in the bebop era, where he […]
Tyler Perry Vows to Gift New Home to Family After Passing of 94-Year-Old Josephine Wright
Mrs. Josephine Wright can now rest in peace! 94-year-old Josephine Wright was thrust into the spotlight after her family made public the fight for her house. Thirty years ago, Wright and her late husband settled in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The 1.8-acre property had been in her husband’s family since the Civil War, and […]