Missy Elliott’s “The Rain” is the First Hip-Hop Song Sent to Space
In a testament to her pioneering spirit, Missy Elliott became the first hip-hop artist…
Black Music: The Sound of Freedom
From the spirituals flowed melodies for the soul. It transitioned to a syncopation, improv…
Queering the Future: Black Women Pushing the Culture to Inclusion
This month Unerased | Black Women Speak celebrates the Pride of Black Music with…
Celebrating Three Blues Queens
Musical royalty, they were all late 19th Century contemporaries who staked out their legendary…
Feel the Vibration: Black Music, Wellness & Liberation
By Tracy Chiles McGhee Black music has historically been a source of healing, empowerment,…
Beyoncé Makes Room on the Country Music Throne for Other Queens
Beyoncé continues to use her platform to uplift artists from underrepresented communities even though…
My Life Tells A Story
A recent Howard University grad offers a Zellenial’s take on musical icon Mary J.…
Ma Rainey
“She was a person of the folks,” said poet and literary critic Sterling Brown…
Songstress Superstars: Honoring their Pain and Passions
Singing through their pain, these superstars endured trauma and addiction to produce unforgettable music.…
The Power of My Voice
To demand respect, think, and rocksteady, where reasons to inspire my people to aim…
Showing Up With the Stars in Paris Noir
Bricktop, the fiery red headed saloon keeper, held court in Paris’ “it” scene. Captivating…
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