The Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show has sparked debate over reggaeton’s Black roots and how global commercialization reshapes cultural ownership.
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Nominees Announced for the 57th NAACP Image Awards as Black Excellence Takes Center Stage
Nominees for the 57th NAACP Image Awards have been announced, with public voting now open ahead of the February 28 live broadcast celebrating Black excellence.
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D’Angelo, Soul Visionary and Reluctant Icon, Dies at 51
D’Angelo, the trailblazing artist whose sound reshaped modern R&B, has died at 51 after a private battle with cancer. From “Brown Sugar” to “Voodoo” and “Black Messiah,” his live, groove-rich music and fearless artistry influenced a generation and expanded what Black music could be.
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Sounds of Blackness releases youth-powered anthem “WE’RE UNSTOPPABLE”
Sounds of Blackness releases “WE’RE UNSTOPPABLE,” a youth-driven anthem of resilience and movement featuring Jamecia Bennett, NUNNABOVE, and Atlanta Drum Academy.
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Carbon Sound aims to bolster appreciation of Black music
‘The goal of my show is to brighten people’s day and make it a little bit better.’
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Black history reflections and Valentine offerings
It’s Black History Month, so let’s highlight, honor and celebrate the contributions of African Americans and upcoming offerings.