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Nelson George: The Evolution of Funk Music
Writer, producer and cultural critic Nelson George has covered Black music since his stint at Billboard’s black music editor in the early 80′s. During that…
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Tom Joyner Morning Show
Your Vote: What is the Greatest R&B Love Song Of All Time?
If you’ve been fortunate enough to experience it, love is a beautiful thing. And so are love songs. They are the songs that make the…
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Civil Rights Activist Medgar Evers Assassinated 50 Years Ago On This Day
Civil Rights leader Medgar Evers (pictured) was a trailblazer for racial equality in the South, all while displaying a tireless dedication to self-improvement, education, and…
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Who Is The Greatest R&B Female Artist of All Time? Vote Here!
Yes, it’s the ladies turn this week. We need your vote again to choose the greatest female R&B singer of all time. Is it Gladys,…
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Cicely Tyson Earns Tony Nod for “Trip to Bountiful”
Cicely Tyson is a living legend but she’s not content to just sit home and enjoy the spoils of a six-decade career in entertainment. The…
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Haitian Revolution Leader Toussaint L’Ouverture Was Born On This Day In 1743
In terms of historic merit, the achievements of Haitian Revolution leader Toussaint L’Ouverture (pictured) are noteworthy but also highlight a complex and sweeping story. In…
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Inventor And Engineer Elijah McCoy Born On This Day In 1844
The popular phrase “the real McCoy” has been tied to Canadian-American inventor and engineer Elijah McCoy and one of his many innovative inventions in the…
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Ku Klux Klan Holds 1st National Meeting On This Day In 1867
White supremacist and extreme-Right organization the Ku Klux Klan began their reign of terror in Tennessee in 1865. Early on, it was a group made…
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Nat King Cole Assaulted Onstage By White Supremacists In 1956
Celebrated crooner Nat King Cole (pictured) faced racism for much of his career, even at his Los Angeles home where Ku Klux Klan members set…
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British Rulers Spark ‘Golden Stool’ War With Ashanti Tribe On This Day In 1900
On the coast of West Africa in the country of Ghana, the Ashanti (or Asante) people ruled the land with a warrior’s mind-set. A proud…
