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I’m not sure Queen Latifah gets enough flowers. This is a Queen Latifah appreciation post

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Myles Frost’s Tony win as ‘MJ’ affirms his Broadway star power, Michael Jackson’s legacy

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This or that! Which is better, the soundtrack or the movie: ‘Waiting to Exhale’

Last week we broke down which was better Soul Food or its soundtrack. This week, we have a new one up: Waiting to Exhale.
/ June 20, 2022

It’s Juneteenth! Here are some songs to add to your Black liberation, freedom (every) summer playlist 

Since the nation has gotten in on this Juneteenth celebration, cookouts have gotten bigger. And ain’t no cookout without some music. 
/ June 19, 2022
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Dyana Williams on co-founding Black Music Month and the business of Black music

Dyana Williams spoke with theGrio about co-founding Black Music Month, and the importance of the business of Black music.
/ June 17, 2022

Who’s the Black woman on today’s Google doodle? The woman who taught Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson, that’s who 

Today in 1911, Amanda Aldridge performed a recital on her piano at Queens Small Hall, the main concert auditorium in London at the time.
/ June 17, 2022
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Five entertainment events celebrating Juneteenth

theGrio highlights five ways that Juneteenth is being celebrated in the word of entertainment in New York, online and on TV.
/ June 17, 2022
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Babyface, Chlöe, Lizzo announced as performers at BET Awards happening Sunday night

BET announced that Babyface, Chlöe, and Chance The Rapper will perform at the 2022 BET Awards, along with Lizzo, Ella Mai,and more.
/ June 16, 2022
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Beyoncé to release new album, ‘Renaissance,’ in July

Superstar singer Beyonce is set to release her seventh studio solo album, ‘Renaissance’ on July 29, as announced by Tidal.
/ June 16, 2022