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Jacquees was in Chicago recently for WGCI’s Big Jam and to speak to a group of high-school students about his journey. Rolling out spoke to the self-proclaimed King of R&B (for this generation) about the difference between music now and in the past.

Many have said R&B is dead but these hot artists beg to differ. We’ve gathered ten artists we deem the future of R&B. With artists offering nostalgic and innovative new sounds, the future sound of R&B will more than likely open the door for a new genre, and we can’t wait to see exactly how…

King Mansa Musa, the richest Black man in history, lived from 1280 – 1337 A.D., and ruled over the Mali Empire. Today, his net worth is estimated to have been $400 billion. His kingdom included Ghana, Timbuktu, and Mali and produced half of the salt and gold in the world at that time. When he…

KING graced Chicago with their beautiful melodies and presence recently. They performed at a benefit for the Betty Shabazz International Charter School. Take a listen to one of Prince’s favorite songs.

The Betty Shabazz international Charter School is a network of African Centered Charter Schools. The schools blend African cultural influences within the schools’ curriculum. Barbara A. Sizemore Academy, Dusable Leadership Academy and Betty Shabazz Academy are the three schools that make up the network. Their annual fundraiser was recently held at The Promontory in the…

The ghetto can be a place of despair and lost hope. Many find themselves trapped in the seemingly endless cycle of poverty and hunger. As we pay attention to the events happening in Chicago, it is possible to think that no good thing can ever come out of such turbulence. This is not true. K.W.O.E is…

Artist Andy Davis was handpicked by Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal to create the statue of Dr. Martin L. King Jr., earlier this month. Davis had created many high profile sculptures throughout the state and his appointment was held in high regard for creating the MLK Jr. statue that will stand on the grounds of…

Many people have allied themselves with the message and the mission of Dr. Martin L. King Jr. when it comes to racial harmony. But some are missing an important underlying part of his message that still resonates in today’s economic empowerment for Black Americans.

In the wake of racial violence erupting across the United States, in Georgia a decision was made to honor a man of peace. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announced that a decision has been reached on the artist who will design the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. statue that will be erected in front of the…

Conclusion of Famous Mountaintop Speech by Dr. Martin L. King Jr.

It was 47 years ago today that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed by an assassin’s bullet. Dr. King was in Memphis, Tennessee to fight on behalf of city sanitation workers as part of his “Poor Peoples Campaign.” The purpose of the campaign overall was to continue the struggle for better housing, wages, workplace…

After Dr. King spent the summer of 1966 in Chicago, he was forever impacted by what he called the most segregated city in America. Chicago natives are all too familiar with the city’s less than stellar record regarding race and the dynamics that come along with it. We tout ourselves as a city of neighborhoods,…

The speeches of Dr. Martin L. King Jr. continue to resonate with truth and knowledge. In this speech, Dr. King gives his famous “A Knock at Midnight” sermon.

The speeches of Dr. Martin L. King Jr. continue to resonate with truth and knowledge. In this speech, Dr. King challenges people to be their best, no matter what their job, even if it’s a “street sweeper.”

The speeches of Dr. Martin L. King Jr. continue to resonate with truth and knowledge throughout the ages. In this speech Dr. King tells the audience they have to free themselves.

The words of Dr. Martin L. King Jr. continue to resonate with truth and knowledge. In this interview, Dr. King explains why nonviolence is powerful.

The speeches of Dr. Martin L. King Jr. continue to resonate with truth and knowledge throughout the ages. In his last speech, Dr. King prophesies his death.

The campus of Morehouse College in Atlanta is where Dr. Martin L. King Jr. was first exposed to the knowledge that would become a bedrock of his legacy. One of its featured installations is the bronze statue of Dr. King Jr., in front of the Martin Luther King International Chapel.

The campus of Morehouse College in Atlanta is where Dr. Martin L. King Jr. was first exposed to the knowledge that would become a bedrock of his legacy. One of the greatest landmarks on campus is the Martin Luther King International Chapel. The Chapel has been host to world leaders, U.S. presidents and the best…

Dr. John H. Eaves is the chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, and like Dr. King, a graduate of Morehouse College. Eaves is well-known and influential in the halls of Atlanta and Georgia politics. Today, he shares his thoughts with rolling out readers on the legacy of Dr. Martin L. King Jr.: “Dr.…