The stories behind 5 of Aretha Franklin's biggest songs
With her powerhouse voice, Aretha Franklin could make any song an event. The late singer drew from a range of inspirations -- her life, her loves, her faith -- to bring passion to every verse. When she sang it, you …
“Black-ish” and “Grown-ish” Producer Kenya Barris Signs $100 Million Netflix Deal
Kenya Barris has become the newest big-ticket addition to Netflix’s lineup of television producers.
Taraji P. Henson Launches the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation to Provide Support Around Mental Health Issues in African-American Community
Academy Award and Emmy Award-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson launched The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) in honor of her late father in order to help eradicate the stigma around mental health issues in the African-American community and provide support …
How Aretha Franklin energized two social movements with one hit song
Nobody would call Aretha Franklin a central figure of the civil rights movement. And she was not an overt feminist.
Trump, Obamas and other politicians mourn the loss of singer Aretha Franklin
President Donald Trump and other politicians were among the many mourning the loss of legendary singer Aretha Franklin Thursday and paying tribute to the storied legacy of the "Queen of Soul". Trump tweeted that Franklin "was a great woman, with …
Tributes pour in for 'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin
A one-of-a-kind voice in the musical world is being remembered as a person who's left an unfillable void in the music industry.
Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, has died
Aretha Franklin, whose gospel-rooted singing and bluesy yet expansive delivery earned her the title "the Queen of Soul," has died, a family statement said Thursday. She was 76.
5 Books By Black Authors You Should Add To Your Reading List
If you are actively searching for good reads, the increase of black authors may have become more obvious depending on the source of your findings—it’s a wonderful thing.
Fans rally around Aretha Franklin
Many fans are giving Aretha Franklin her flowers now. In the wake of news that the legendary singer is gravely ill, social media has been flooded with tributes.
Spike Lee Says He Hopes His New Film, 'BlacKkKlansman,' Makes Donald Trump a One-term President
Spike Lee hopes his new movie, "BlacKkKlansman," inspires Americans not to vote President Donald Trump into office for a second term.
The Wakanda Effect? Black Women Are Dominating Magazine Covers This Month
Beyoncé said it herself, in her own words, while reflecting on her historic Vogue cover and spread.
Salute to Houston's Own Slim Thug
Slim Thug has been running things like a “Boss” for the past twenty years. Coming on the scene in 1998 to catch the ear and eye of DJ Michael “5000” Watts and joining the “Swisha House” family, Slim’s legacy was …
OWN Announces Fourth Season Renewal of Ava Duvernay Acclaimed Drama 'Queen Sugar'
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today it has renewed for a fourth season Ava DuVernay’s critically acclaimed original drama series “Queen Sugar,” from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, ahead of the extended 90-minute season three finale airing Wednesday, August 22 (10-11:30 …
Drake Becomes First Artist to Cross 50 Billion Streams
DRAKE has just made history becoming the first artist to surpass 50 billion streams across all global streaming platforms. His latest full-length album, Scorpion, has successfully pushed the artist into rarefied air. On top of the streaming record, Scorpion is …
LeBron James Opens I Promise School in Hometown of Akron for At-Risk Kids
As he drove to the school he was helping open in his hometown, LeBron James’ emotions brought him back to when he was the same age as the kids who were starting school there Monday.
