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Hairstyles have both cultural and political significance within the Black community. From locs to Afros to press and curls, the intricacies of hairstyles are especially understood among Black women. It’s an extension of self-expression. “My hair has been a big part of me,” actress Jada Pinkett Smith said. “Taking care…
Two of the most successful rap stars of their time are in a legal battle with embattled Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Jay-Z and Eminem have both produced high profiled projects for his company. Both rappers claim they are owed unpaid royalties by The Weinstein Company, which just filed for bankruptcy….
Donda West recognized Kanye West’s talent and his commitment and opened the doors to his music career. Kanye wrote and recorded his first song at 13 years old. A decade later, at 23, he became a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records. Fast forward four years, and his solo career launched. A…
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Janelle Mone came out as pansexual and she’s owning her identity. “Being a queer black woman in America,” Mone, 32, said, “someone who has been in relationships with both men and women I consider myself to be a free-ass motherf***er.” The singer, songwriter and…
The Pulitzer Prize Board is better late than never in awarding Kendrick Lamar the prize in music for his critically acclaimed album “DAMN.” Lamar’s album is the first non-classical, non-jazz album to win. According to the Pulitzer Prize Administration, “DAMN.” is a collection of “rhythmic dynamism that offers affecting vignettes…
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has carved a place in Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival history as the first Black woman to headline the event. The traditionally hipster/bohemian festival took a journey into Black America with Queen Bey at the helm. Throughout her two-hour show on Saturday, streamed live on YouTube from Indio, Calif.,…
Hip-hop icon and businessman Jay-Z sat down with former late night host David Letterman where he referred to the presidency as “actually a great thing.” “I think that what he’s forcing people to do is have conversations and [forcing] people to band together and work together, you can’t really address…
Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo befriends his mighty future copilot…
