The Best Man: The Final Chapters displays an evolution of American society where image, wealth, health, entrepreneurship, identity, fame and success, frame the core of what is currently important. Whereas, what use to be important twenty years ago was simple and much more obtainable. To have an education, a good…

Photo: Arturo Holmes (Getty Images) The prestigious news site The Root honored 100 of the greatest in entertainment, media, politics and sports at its’ annual Root 100 Award event. Dr. Samuel DuBois Cook once said “have a vision of excellence, a dream of success, and work like hell”. Thus, the…

Magnolia Shorty was one of the first women signed to Cash Money Records, also known as the “Queen of Bounce” music. She always knew that she wanted to be a rapper. She would write rhymes, and perform anywhere she was given a platform. Everyone raved about her lyrics and performance…

The veracity that dark-skinned Black women are always running a race, but they never appear to cross the finish line is overwhelming. Being discriminated against from all races in society, even their own. As much as this issue has been explored, I don’t think that anyone will ever come close…

Emir Kumova’s WAR OF COLORS is based on real events. This important film highlights the discrimination that people of color with Albinism exeprience. WAR OF COLORS has qualified to be considered for the 95th Academy Awards®. …

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announced their annual Rhythm & Soul showcase “On The Come Up” will take place virtually August 22 through August 25. Throughout the event, ASCAP will spotlight some of the hottest up-and-coming hip-hop and R&B stars, selected for their early success and…

For Kentucky, 2020 was an especially difficult year. The Covid-19 crisis compounded with the aftermath of Breonna Taylor’s murder highlighted systemic issues in a state that has suffered from stark inequality for decades. As one of the poorest states in the nation, Kentucky has some of the worst access in…

Naika recently released the song and music video “My Body, My Choice” in response to the recent overturn of Roe v Wade. With over 40 million+ streams across Spotify and Apple Music, the Miami-born singer-songwriter has carved out a new lane in the pop genre. Naika is a true “child…