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Source: Maya Dehlin Spach / Getty Diana Ross is more than a Motown superstar. She’s a blueprint for pop, R&B and Black Hollywood success. She first rose to fame as lead singer of The Supremes, Motown’s hit machine that delivered classics throughout the 1960s. The group eventually became Diana Ross & The Supremes, signaling her transition toward a solo spotlight and a new era of Diana Ross music. Then, in […]

Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Pop Smoke’s legacy continues to live on through his music and now through coffee. The late Brooklyn rapper’s family is opening a new coffee spot called Pop’s Shop in Canarsie. His brother, Obasi Jackson, recently posted a flyer announcing that the neighborhood coffee shop is currently hiring. “Pop’s Place is opening soon in Canarsie. We’re looking for experienced baristas ready to be part of something […]

In many ways, it can often feel like there’s nothing more glamorous than to be a Hollywood actress. The glitz, the glam, the gazillion-dollar gowns — it all comes together in a beautifully packaged deal completely spearheaded by a woman. It’s only an added bonus when that woman in question is a melanated sister. We’ve come a long way since the pioneering days of late actress Hattie McDaniel, who set […]

Source: Jay L. Clendenin / Getty Nike’s Air Max didn’t become a staple in Black culture because Nike told people it was important. It became important because Black folks made it matter in real life. What started in 1987 as a performance runner with a visible Air unit quickly turned into something bigger: a sneaker that looked futuristic, felt premium, and gave everyday style a little extra attitude. The Air […]

Source: Kathryn Riley / Getty Florida just picked a fight with one of the NFL’s biggest diversity policies, and at the center of it is a question that goes way beyond football. Is the Rooney Rule an overdue guardrail against old-school exclusion, or is it, like Florida’s attorney general now claims, unlawful discrimination? On March 25, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell demanding that […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One Award-winning actress and comedian Niecy Nash recently joined The DL Hughley Show for a deeply authentic conversation about navigating the entertainment industry. The interview highlighted her ongoing journey to champion diverse representation and create inclusive spaces for others. Nash opened up about her strict refusal to accept limiting roles, her hard-fought pivot to acclaimed dramatic acting, and her unwavering commitment to uplifting her community. […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One Swae Lee is shaking things up and taking over giving fans the inside scoop with real, raw, and full of those contagious vibes. From new beats to big dreams, the hip hop superstar is on a mission, and Swae Lee’s bringing the whole squad with him. Swae Lee’s new album Same Difference is about to drop on April 3rd, and the anticipation is turned […]

Source: Tony Korody / Getty Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul for a reason. Most people know her for “Respect” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” Yet her catalog goes far deeper than those classics. And that’s where a lot of listeners miss out. RELATED: Queen Of Social Soul: Aretha Franklin & The Famous Friends Who Loved Her She grew up in the Black church, and […]

Source: Elsa / Getty Hate or love it, JAŸ-Z always has a backup plan. While announcing that tickets to his first Yankee Stadium shows had already sold out, the Brooklyn mogul announced that a third date has been added. Called “Extra Innings” the third concert date is going down on Sunday, July 12. Of course, tickets go on sale the same day of the announcement (March 24) at 1 pm […]