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President Donald Trump has settled a lawsuit with the estate of the renowned soul singer Isaac Hayes following a legal battle over the alleged unauthorized use of his song “Hold On, I’m Coming.” Hayes’ estate filed the lawsuit in August 2024, alleging that the Trump campaign used the song in his videos and campaign appearances […]
Fayetteville native Grant Bennett said that there was a cap on career opportunities for children in his community. So he has made it his mission to create equal chances for youth to get hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). His nonprofit, The Two-Six Project, supports under-resourced communities, equipping people with the […]
New Music Fridays 2026: Jill Scott, Victoria Monét & Brent Faiyaz Drop It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, and major R&B powerhouses have released highly anticipated music to get you ready for the day of love. Related | New Music Fridays 2026: J. Cole Releases ‘The Fall-Off’, Ella Mai & Lecrae Drop, Vol. 2 Jill Scott returns […]
A landmark building in New York City that is now a prestigious museum recently discovered its ties to the Underground Railroad. The Merchant House Museum, a 19th-century townhouse located in Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood, recently discovered a narrow passageway hidden under a set of built-in drawers. Archaeologists determined that this passage leads to a “safe house” […]
Black History Month: Music Inspired By The Social Justice Movement Throughout history, Black musicians have used their platform to capture the fullness of the Black experience. From songs of overcoming, joy, to sorrow, heartbreak and pain. Many of these songs have been anthems for the Civil Rights and social justice movements. Many of these innovators […]
If you grew up in the 1990s, chances are you remember these legendary talk show hosts almost as well as your own family members.
Former Fugees artists Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean reunited onstage for a powerful performance of “Killing Me Softly” at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards Sunday, Feb. 1. The star-studded performance honored two late icons of soul music, Roberta Flack and D’Angelo, who passed in 2025. Hill acted as a maestro of the performance, appearing center […]
A new trailer for Michael, the highly anticipated biopic about the life and legacy of the King of Pop, has officially been released. The new trailer for Lionsgate’s new film chronicling the life of Michael Jackson offers viewers a first look at the chronicling of Jackson’s life from Motown star to global phenomenon. The film, […]
The song resonated with Liberian women, who saw it as a powerful representation of their country.
The “Happy Birthday” song is a tune that has been sung across the world translating into different languages and cultures. In 1980, legendary musician Stevie Wonder made a new rendition of the song that was not only a groovy, alternative version of the original— it holds a deeper meaning. One that helped to highlight an […]
NBA team ownership blends wealth, business, and influence as billionaires build championship teams and shape league's future.
Actress and soul singer Jill Scott brought in the New Year with some good news for her fans. The Philly-bred star is making her long-awaited return to music, announcing that she is releasing a new album, To Whom This May Concern, her first album since 2015. “Finally my new album entitled TO WHOM THIS MAY […]
