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10 Blackest Songs: The readers have their say
OPINION: For Black Music Month, theGrio featured a weekly series in which our writers name the songs they believe best represent the Black experience. Today, the readers have their say. The post 10 Blackest Songs: The readers have their say appeared first on TheGrio.
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'Hargrove' documentary is a bittersweet portrait about end of life of game-changing trumpeter
When Grammy-winning keyboardist/composer Robert Glasper first saw Roy Hargrove perform, he had a firm idea of what jazz musicians looked The post 'Hargrove' documentary is a bittersweet portrait about end of life of game-changing trumpeter appeared first on TheGrio.
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Janet Jackson talks growth, body confidence and aging on cover of Allure magazine
As the world awaits the premiere of Janet Jackson's Lifetime documentary later this month, they can get a glimpse of The post Janet Jackson talks growth, body confidence and aging on cover of Allure magazine appeared first on TheGrio.
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Man charged with storming Capitol made rap videos about riot
A South Dakota man charged this week with storming the U.S. Capitol last year performed rap songs about the riot The post Man charged with storming Capitol made rap videos about riot appeared first on TheGrio.
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Police: R&B singer Jason Derulo involved in Vegas resort scuffle | Afro
By The Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Pop and R&B entertainer Jason Derulo was involved in a scuffle with two people early Tuesday at a Las Vegas Strip resort, but the singer, dancer and TikTok star was not arrested or given a summons, police said. Las Vegas police said in a statement that an
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R&B piano prodigy Billy Preston could have been the fifth Beatle
The new Beatles docuseries 'Get Back' shows that R&B musician and pianist Preston was more than just an 'old mate.' Source
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Janet Jackson Taps Justin Timberlake For Surprise Appearance In Tell-All Doc
Justin Timberlake is rumored to appear in Janet Jackson’s Lifetime/A&E documentary premiering on Friday.
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Black Twitter reacts to Megan Thee Stallion, Shenseea 'Lick' video
Megan Thee Stallion joined forces with Jamaican star Shenseea on the track “Lick,” and the visuals for the single have The post Black Twitter reacts to Megan Thee Stallion, Shenseea 'Lick' video appeared first on TheGrio.
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Janet Jackson’s Music Streams Are Chart-Topping Thanks To Success Of Her Documentary
After the premiere of Janet Jackson's eponymous two-part documentary over the weekend, the icon continues to rake in success in both entertainment and in music.
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STREAMED: Cordae Is Spittin’, Jim Jones & DJ Drama Set Trends & More
New music this week from Cordae, Jim Jones & Drama, Earl Sweatshirt and more.
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Will Smith Dances With Mother to Whitney Houston’s ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ for 85th Birthday - The New York Beacon
Will Smith‘s mother celebrated her birthday recently and danced with somebody who loves her! The global entertainer and former “Fresh Prince” danced with his mother,Caroline Bright, for her 85th birthday, a lovely moment that was captured on video. With theWhitney Houstonsong, “I Wanna Dance With
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Source: The New York Beacon - Arming Black Millennials With Information
Neurodiversity Foundation launched: Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia etc, are not disabilities
The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News From left, autistic young adult Rowan Bartholomew, founding directors of the Neurodiversity Foundation Jeremy Francis and Dr Stacy John-Legere, EU Ambassador Peter Cavendish and Education Ministry representative Patricia
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Male ego is hard to tackle: Wilkerson - NewsDay Zimbabwe
The magazine has received numerous awards for top echelon coverage and at present, it is considered as one of the biggest entertainment publications in the world. The post Male ego is hard to tackle: Wilkerson appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monáe and others address Roe v. Wade reversal at 2022 BET Awards
The BET Awards returned on Sunday night just two days after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, and The post Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monáe and others address Roe v. Wade reversal at 2022 BET Awards appeared first on TheGrio.
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5 biggest moments at the 'BET Awards 2022'
The BET Awards is one of the most anticipated live events each year. This annual celebration of the best of The post 5 biggest moments at the 'BET Awards 2022' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Anthony Hamilton & Musiq Soulchild Verzuz Announced, Twitter Gets The Collard Greens & Neo Soul Fits Ready
Announced on Monday (Jan.31) by Verzuz, soulful crooners Anthony Hamilton and Musiq Soulchild will be kicking off the third season of the music "battle" series that has become a beast since being conceived on Instagram Live. Twitter is excited and had plenty to say.
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Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture
Zimbabwe: New Crop Mix Must Work Towards Exports
[The Herald] ZIMBABWE has already smashed the wheat harvest record, set just a year ago, with more than 411 000 tonnes brought in by last week and most of the final 14 percent still outstanding expected to be harvested by yesterday.
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Kizz Daniel spits in the face of Patience Namadingo, other Zambians
Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel is in trouble after giving Patience Namadingo and other Zambians a cold shoulder upon his arrival in Zambia for a concert. The Nigerian has angered music lovers in that country after refusing to receive flowers from a Zambian lady when he just landed at the airport. As
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Queen of the Pack: How Patra’s Influence Still Rules The Dancehall Scene
With an in-your-face, sensual, electric on- and off-screen persona that made everyone sit up and pay attention in the 80’s and 90’s, Patra was reggae’s it girl
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Rush Fest Music Festival Announces 2022 Lineup - The Oklahoma Eagle
The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire Rush Fest is an island-themed music festival featuring Tulsa artists and emerging talent on the national level. We provide a platform for creatives to showcase their talent by attracting brilliant minds, sparking ideas, fostering relationships, and championing
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Happy 35th Birthday Kendrick Lamar!: An Ode To Hip-Hop’s Visionary
Kendrick Lamar has gotten us through highs and lows with his vulnerability, lyrical prowess, eloquence and wisdom.
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New campaign and contest aim to get kids talking about mental health
Data shows that one in every three Black children in America has been exposed to two to eight adverse childhood The post New campaign and contest aim to get kids talking about mental health appeared first on TheGrio.
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Aaliyah's family, friends and fans celebrate her posthumous 43rd birthday
'Today, we celebrate your life, legacy, and beautiful soul,' wrote the family of late R&B singer Aaliyah on Instagram. Sunday The post Aaliyah's family, friends and fans celebrate her posthumous 43rd birthday appeared first on TheGrio.
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Guerre en Ukraine, en direct : « Nous ne sommes pas dans une impasse », assure Volodymyr Zelensky - Haiti24
Image de couverture : Le président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky lors d’une conférence de presse à Kiev, 4 novembre 2023. ANATOLII STEPANOV / AFP Les Etats-Unis ont annoncé, vendredi, une nouvelle aide militaire pour l’Ukraine de 425 millions de dollars (396 millions d’euros), comprenant notamment
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Fare thee well Zexie Manatsa - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Time and again they would play a song or two from the legend and I fell in love with many of his yesteryear classics. The post Fare thee well Zexie Manatsa appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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STREAMED: Che Noir Has The Goods, Young Dolph Forever & More New Music
YoungBoy Never Broke Again — Colors YoungBoy Never Broke Again doubles up with the release of his new album Colors and the simultaneous drop of its deluxe edition today. The regular version of the album features fifteen tracks while the deluxe adds another five to the mix. Across both
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A Home For Hip Hop - Los Angeles Sentinel
The Universal Hip Hop Museum (UHHM) is slated to open in Bronx Point in 2024 with intentions of being the domain for audiences, artists, and technology to converge and create unparalleled educational and entertainment pieces. The post A Home For Hip Hop appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Sister Nancy’s 40-Year-Old Track ‘Bam Bam’ Landed At No. 1 On iTunes Thanks To ‘Ozark’
Netflix's "Ozark" helped Sister Nancy's hit soar to the top of the charts.
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Black History Real and Imagined
By Julianne Malveaux | Trice Edney Wire NEWS ANALYSIS (TriceEdneyWire.com) - How should we commemorate Black History Month?  Should corporations, universities, and nonprofit organizations bring in speakers, beat drums, and […] The post Black History Real and Imagined appeared fi
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AT&T Performing Arts Center Hosts Third Annual Young Women's Leadership Conference - DW
On Thursday, June 16, The nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center presented its third annual Young Women’s Leadership Conference (YWLC). The conference took place in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House with approximately 150 young women in attendance from a range of public and private North
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