When Paul Robeson stood before the Supreme Court in 1958 — challenging the State Department’s restriction of his passport and right to perform abroad —
Step into the world of Brittany Bradford, where family melodies transform into theatrical magic. As she takes center stage as Lucy in Steppenwolf Theatre’s Leroy
In a recent episode of “Equity in Focus,” Kevin E. Hooks sat down with the talented and multifaceted Grace Gibson, an artist reshaping the music
Black visual artists have long been at the forefront of artistic innovation, using their work to tell powerful stories and challenge societal norms. This article
From Aug. 1-4, the iconic Grant Park in Chicago transformed into a vibrant hub of music, food and culture as thousands gathered for Lollapalooza 2024.
The landscape of country music is evolving, with a vibrant wave of Black artists bringing fresh voices and perspectives to this beloved genre. Inspired by
After a year of more inclusion shown within the genre, this year’s Country Music Awards were held in Nashville, Tennessee, from June 6-9. The awards
Reyna Roberts believes Beyoncé has helped to raise the profile of black country artists. Beyoncé released her country-influenced album, Cowboy Carter, in March, and Roberts
Influential rapper and actor, Vince Staples, recently shared his insights on the current state of the music industry and its effects on Black artists during
Mickey Guyton hopes Beyoncé can inspire change for Black artists in the country music genre. The Grammy-winning star recently released Cowboy Carter, which has been widely
California native Tonda Reed remembers how she has been fixated with drawing and coloring on any type of surface available to her since she was
Hulu is spending this Black History Month highlighting and celebrating Black creatives. The streaming service has announced the Black Stories Always campaign, designed to give
Zaria Russell is a passionate artist who is based in Atlanta. She expresses emotion with the vibrancy of different tones and pigments to not only
Petie Parker is an Atlanta-based artist whose work highlights the beauty of Black women. Parker’s work is mainly built on a black canvas and constructed
Making Smoke and Dutch Masters teamed up at Bonfire ATL this past Sunday to showcase local, powerful artists who create for the culture. Fabian Simpson
YouTube artist relations manager Brittany Lewis talks with rolling out about the Black Voices Fund created by the company to help music artists make a
Priscilla Phifer is an abstract expressionist artist, with some instruction taken from several classes at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center and The Community House, both
As Juneteenth celebrations come to a close, Atlanta still remains a hub for Black American art, culture and entertainment. Year-round, there are and continue to
Lionel Richie nearly broke the Internet this week when he debuted his new younger girlfriend. While many complimented the new couple for their striking looks,
Did Tamar Braxton spill the beans about her sister, Toni, tying the knot with Cash Money CEO Birdman? According to the “Love & War” singer,
