In 1973, James Brown formed an unlikely friendship with the Rev. Al Sharpton, who he met when Sharpton was a young civil ...

On December 2nd, New York-based rock and protest singer XBYRDX announced the release of his next solo studio album, Anthems ...

Fired MSNBC host Joy Reid played Grinch on social media this week, sharing a video claiming beloved Christmas anthem “Jingle Bells” was written “to make fun of black ...

Two Stockton music artists are using their platforms to "give every child their voice back" while also calling for peace ...

The Thanksgiving season brings out all the good vibes. Hanging out with family and friends over some amazing soul food is a beautiful tradition we look forward to every year. But choosing the right ...

Dressed in a billowing white dress, singer Ledisi gave a captivating performance of Lift Every Voice and Sing at the start of the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9, making it the ...

Welcome to the Texas Canon, a series that dives into the movies, TV shows, books, albums and more that represent us and reach far beyond the Lone Star State's borders. Today, we look at BeatKing's ...

The NFL season kicked off with Thursday Night Football and the returning champions Philadelphia Eagles, facing off against the Dallas Cowboys. The game opened with a singer performing a rendition of ...

Looking for an explosive track to soundtrack your glow-up? Charlotte OC’s latest single, “Cider and Black,” is so cinematic and packed with attitude, it practically begs to be on a James Bond ...

Featuring art installations and musical tributes, the Museum of the Bible in Southwest, D.C., celebrated 125 years of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” or as it’s culturally known, the Black National ...

"Lift Every Voice and Sing," often called the "Black national anthem," was performed at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay. The song, written by James Weldon Johnson to honor Abraham Lincoln, has been ...