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As told to Shadress Denise Letâs take a trip down memory lane. Itâs the mid-90s, and a voice, an unforgettable voice that is new to the airwaves captures a cityâs…
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From the calming waves of music that seduced you to the poetic display of black love and romance between the characters, I was captivated from the opening scene. The Photograph…
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It would seem the return of good, soulful music is on the horizon once more. On Sunday, Tony Lelo, J Vito, and 2E, better known as The Hamiltones shared their…
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I remember the first time I heard Sade sing. I was around 10-years-old and my mother had the radio on Quiet Storm. Is It A Crime played throughout the car…
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After what seemed like a never-ending cycle of candidate commercials, radio ads, door knockers and countless mail adsâwe are finally free of the electoral campaign season. Unfortunately, we are not…
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It seems Kanye West is the only person in the music industry that wants to be within a spit shot of Donald Trump and his Klan campaign rallies. Apparently, the…
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As we prepare for tomorrowâs midtermsâit seems like America is torn between going full-blown Hunger Games or finding our way back to the 1950âs Civil Rights movement. Either way, tomorrow…
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Halloween is my favorite holiday. Now, I know youâre probably thinking, âHalloween isnât a holiday,â and to that I say, the hell if it isnât. If there are sales, decorations,…
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The nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fameâs Class of 2019 have been announced, and it seems some black music royalty has found its way onto this yearâs…
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In America, second chances are for other people. And by other people, I mean white people, because when youâre black or brownâyou typically feel the wrath of God (aka the…
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Thou shall not question or test her gangster. She is relentless. She’s driven and sheâs talented. She is not a he, but she is a king, and she can flow…
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There are food trucks, and then thereâs The Crooked Boot. Owned and operated by Chef Coria, the art show on wheels has some of the most delectable dishes fused together…
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There are two things America will go out of its way to protect: its right to bear arms and white people. Oh, we can probably throw the National Anthem in…
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Leading by example and pushing the culture forward are what this power couple seem to be about. Not just talking a good game, the Carters are blazing trails for others…
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Iâm all for unity and everyone getting along. I’m definitely an advocate for supporting your friends. Iâm even understanding of the martyr complex and how when you see someone in…
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