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Shelby Stewart
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How Xavier University Of Louisiana Became A Pillar Of Black History Month’s 100-Year Legacy
The early 20th century marks the inception of Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s Black History Month, with Xavier University of Louisiana, the nation’s only Catholic Historically…
Jazz & Heritage Festival Is A Journey Through The Soul Of New Orleans
Imagine this — Fantasia, Chris Stapleton, and Big Freedia all enter a bar in New Orleans. The trio may seem unlikely, however, in the Big…
Oops They Did It Again: FDA Misses Deadline To Propose A Ban On Formaldehyde, The Chemical Often Used In Hair Relaxers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) failed to meet their own deadline in April to issue a proposed ban on the use of formaldehyde,…
Faith And Football Came Together At The Super Bowl Soulful Celebration
Amidst the frenzy surrounding the Super Bowl, there’s an undercurrent of excitement that flows through the week-long festivities, extending beyond the main event itself. One…
Rock Soul Productions Announces Collaborations With Industry Icons
Rock Soul Productions, the entertainment company led by CEO Fantasia Barrino Taylor and President Yvonne McNair, has unveiled a series of high-profile partnerships with some…
5 Reasons We Love Monica McNutt
Monica McNutt is a gem. The basketball analyst and reporter is making headlines due to her spirited debate with fellow sports analyst Stephen A. Smith…
Originality And Brotherly Love Shined At Roots Picnic
Without a doubt, Philadelphia is a music city. Some of Black music’s best talent hails from the city of brotherly love—Jill Scott, The Roots, Will…
A Love Letter To New Orleans
Dear New Orleans, Everyone knows that those blessed and highly favored enough to be born Black and raised in the 504 don’t suffer fools gladly…
Director Deborah Riley Draper Explores James Brown’s Legacy In Docs-Series
Deborah Riley Draper is a trailblazing filmmaker with a knack for unearthing compelling narratives that breathe life into cultural history. With roots in advertising and…
Director Deborah Riley Draper Explores James Brown’s Legacy In Docu-Series
Deborah Riley Draper is a trailblazing filmmaker with a knack for unearthing compelling narratives that breathe life into cultural history. With roots in advertising and…
