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As they say: Each one, teach one. And that’s my next mandate in life — to lecture at a university…
The 1992 single from the Mt. Vernon, N.Y., duo has been my favorite song ever since the first time I…
Because of the gauntlet of racism in most civil rights museums, perhaps they’re the only place where separate entrances and…
The 1993 superhero film written, directed and starring Robert Townsend has a ton of heart and deserves all of the…
When I was a childless man, single or not, the beach represented relaxation and peace. Now I can't stand going…
I’ve been in a car accident before, but my kids being in the car as I saw the impending doom…
Hip-hop's 50th birthday is opportunity for artists whose stories have been long forgotten to receive recognition.
The debut album from the New Orleans rapper was one No Limit Records release chock full of beats, rhymes and…
Nothing brings me more joy than well-executed, culturally relevant, homie-next-door comedy sketches about everyday conventions.
The best thing about "Who Made the Potatoe Salad?" is Clifton Powell doing Clifton Powell things for an hour and…
I feel like Tevin was too young to be singing the Prince-written and produced song, “Shhh.” The ’90s were wild.
Kriss Kross’ sophomore album showed just how hard it could be to try to trade in pop success for authenticity…
The debut solo album from Snoop Dogg was the most can’t-miss album of 1993 — even though it came out…
The special, commemorating the Black national holiday Juneteenth, features some of your favorite folks and some special performances.
The 14-year-old version of me couldn’t stand Wu-Tang Clan’s first album; the 44-year-old version of me wishes he did.
The third album, Midnight Marauders, from iconic Queens, N.Y., group A Tribe Called Quest is hip-hop perfection.
The debate over whether Bell Biv Devoe’s sophomore album was good or not was one of the first times I…
Tony! Toni! Tone!'s third album holds a special place in my heart since it reminds me of just how lame…
There were a lot of amazing R&B albums released in the 1990s, but the sophomore offering from Jodeci stands above…
'Player's Ball,' the first single from Outkast, the legendary duo of Big Boi and André 3000, was a game-changer for…