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Black ‘Image-Maker’ SHAN Wallace Selected For The NMWA’s “Women To Watch”

SHAN Wallace is a self-described “image-maker” with photography works featured in Vogue and designs handmade collages that depict life in Baltimore. She accredits the birth of her interest in imagery to her grandparents.

The Prison Soul Band That Opened For Stevie Wonder

While working as a janitor at Philadelphia City Hall, Ron Aikens began spending his free time singing karaoke outdoors for tips, using the alias "Ronn Jaimz." Five years ago, a record store owner named Max Ochester approached him between songs and revealed a deep knowledge of his past: He knew that 50 years ago, Aikens sang in an all-prisoner soul and funk band called The Power of Attorney.

Beyoncé Drops A Must-Listen ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ Remix

Beyoncé is keeping busy. On Thursday, the superstar singer dropped a new “Pony Up Remix” for “Texas Hold ‘Em,” the first single from her newly released “Act II: Cowboy Carter” album.

Beyoncé Receives The iHeartRadio Innovator Award, Presented To Her By Stevie Wonder

It continued to be a celebration of all things Bey on Monday at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles, where Beyoncé was awarded the prestigious Innovator Award.

‘Black Girls Play’ – ESPN Film About The Evolution Of Hand Games

Thanks to LA84, ESPN's 30 for 30 film "Black Girls Play: The Story of Hand Games" was screened for girls from underserved communities in Los Angeles.

Beyonce Turns The Spotlight On 4 Black Women In Country Music

Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy, Brittney Spencer, and Reyna Roberts — shine bright with Queen Bey on the track “Blackbiird.”

A Trailblazer On And Off-Screen: Remembering Louis Gossett Jr

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win an Oscar for best supporting actor and who won an Emmy for his performance in the groundbreaking TV drama “Roots,” died early Friday. He was 87.

Famed Ballerina Misty Copeland Reveals She Was Asked To Lighten Skin

Professional ballet dancer Misty Copeland talks with CNN's Chris Wallace about her experience as a trailblazing Black ballerina. Watch the full episode of "Who's Talking to Chris Wallace" on Max.

How Beyoncé Answered Dolly Parton’s Call And Switched Up The Lyrics To ‘Jolene’

Dolly Parton’s wish has come true. During a 2022 interview with “The Daily Show,” Parton was asked about the hundreds of cover versions of her 1973 country classic “Jolene” and the one artist yet to record the song who Parton hoped would do so, Beyoncé.

Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar-Winning Star Of ‘An Officer And A Gentleman,’ Has Passed

Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Academy Award for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy for the groundbreaking miniseries “Roots,” has died at age 87, according to a statement from his family.

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