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As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.

Cavin Yarbrough, one-half of R&B duo Yarbrough & Peoples, known for hits like 'Don’t Stop The Music, died on June 19 from heart disease.

Fat Joe is being sued for $20 million by his former hypeman, who has lobbed a litany of sordid claims against the Bronx rapper. The lawsuitalleges that Joe, born Joseph Antonio Cartagena, participated in sex acts with several minors in their teens, amongst other wild claims. As initially reported by Variety, Terrance “T.A.” Dixon filed […]

The unidentified man was found hanging from his neck in Albany. While the police are calling it suicide, local residents are skeptical.

One year later, click inside to relive one of the best concerts in recent memory along with what fans thought about it in real-time.

Discover Pastor Scott Free's journey from a troubled past to leading a movement transforming lives through faith, music, & outreach.

Roots & Rhythm: Celebrating the Connection Between Black Music and Professional Athletes June is Black Music Month, a time to celebrate the profound influence of Black musicians on the global soundtrack of our lives. This year, the theme “Roots & Rhythm” highlights how music deeply intertwines with diverse cultural elements—including the world of professional sports. […]

Greenwood Whiskey, an American whiskey brand based in Atlanta, has a new, limited-edition bottle of its rye whiskey for Juneteenth.

In this op-ed, Dominique Morgan draws the connections between Juneteenth, Pride, freedom, liberation, and Black and queer survival.

Discover the essence of Juneteenth as a day of reflection and joy, highlighting the voices of Black change makers and leaders.

This year’s Juneteenth celebrations take place against the backdrop of a federal government covered in fascism and hostile toward these core tenets of a free society. 

R. Kelly still has his fair share of naysayers. Jocelyn Savage’s family is adamant that R. Kelly should not receive a pardon from President Trump.