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Black Blues: The Arc and Ache of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Starrene Rhett Rocque January 29, 2021

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, released on Netflix December 18, is a brilliant ode to Rainey’s legacy and a bittersweet reminder that many of the sociopolitical

6 Women Who Extend the Legacy of Nina Simone

Nicole Vear February 21, 2020

Just as Nina Simone was influenced by Billie Holiday, she in turn influenced generations after her.

The New Wave of Black Female Musical Storytelling: Tiwa Savage, FKA Twigs, and Princess Nokia

Marwa Eltahir September 27, 2019

The inevitable end of hot girl summer is upon us. While many loyal Stallions mourn the closing of summer, new projects by prominent Black female

Hollywood Live Extra #1: Conversation with DJ Paul Porter

Tanya Hart September 8, 2017

Long time broadcaster DJ Paul Porter has written a tell-all book about the radio & music industry titled Black Out: My 40 Years in the

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Black Blues: The Arc and Ache of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

6 Women Who Extend the Legacy of Nina Simone

The New Wave of Black Female Musical Storytelling: Tiwa Savage, FKA Twigs, and Princess Nokia

Hollywood Live Extra #1: Conversation with DJ Paul Porter

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