The Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective has selected Alicia Keys as the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, marking a significant milestone
Killer Mike, the Atlanta-based rapper and social activist, marked his return to the music scene with the release of ‘Nobody Knows‘ on December 6, 2024.
On Dec. 4, 1969, a pivotal moment in American civil rights history unfolded. Mark Clark, the defense captain of the Peoria, Ill., branch of the
Rita Ora has joined Dame Judi Dench, Olivia Colman, Jude Law, Melanie C and a host of other celebrities to reimagine the Universal Declaration of
In a significant move to address systemic injustice, Team Roc, the social justice arm of Jay-Z‘s empire, introduces Corruption Uncovered, a groundbreaking podcast series. The
In a tense scene outside the GQ Men of the Year celebration in Los Angeles, Pharrell Williams, the creative director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear line,
In a powerful demonstration of authentic political engagement, hip-hop artist Cardi B has forcefully addressed accusations surrounding her endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris during
In a powerful statement that resonates with many, MSNBC correspondent Joy Reid has declared that Black women are officially on hiatus from political advocacy, urging
In an unexpected pivot from his signature party anthems, Florida-born rapper Plies has emerged as a voice of reason amid post-election tensions. On Nov. 11,
Born Kendrick Lamar Duckworth in Compton, California, to working-class parents from Chicago, Lamar’s story epitomizes the American dream. Growing up in Section 8 housing, his
Cardi B has gone on an expletive-laden rant after Donald Trump claimed victory in the U.S. election. The “WAP” hitmaker was left furious after the
If you don’t vote, you don’t count. Rapper Waka Flocka doesn’t buy that. The rapper sparked intense debate across social media platforms on Nov. 4
The hip-hop community witnessed an unprecedented shift when Sexyy Red took to social media platform X with a politically charged message. Her Nov. 1, 2024
Last night, the Fairmont Century Plaza in Beverly Hills, California, was transformed into a dazzling venue for Al Sharpton’s 70th birthday celebration. This illustrious black-tie
The tragic murder of Trayvon Martin in 2012 by George Zimmerman marked a pivotal moment in American society, igniting a national conversation about race, justice
In the past decade, the landscape of American politics has been significantly reshaped by the tireless efforts of activists advocating for racial justice. One prominent
Pride Month is a time of celebration, activism, and solidarity within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. It’s a time to honor the progress made toward
If you are a visual artist and you are Black — particularly if you are a woman and, specifically, if you are a textile artist
Welcome to this special edition of Equity in Focus, where we bring you an insightful discussion between Kevin E. Hooks and Richard Fowler, exploring the
Chaka Khan had to turn down Glastonbury’s Legends slot this year. The funk legend is the curator of the Meltdown Festival at London’s Southbank Centre,
