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Music

Calvin Richardson Is Building More Than Hits. He's Building a Legacy.

Few artists have navigated the ever changing landscape of R&B with the consistency, authenticity, and staying power of Calvin Richardson. A Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and independent music executive, Richardson has spent decades earning the admiration of fans and fellow musicians through an unwavering commitment to

By Kevin Nelson • 3 min read

Culture

Black Music Month Spotlight: Darwin Hobbs’ Greatest Gift Was Never His Voice

There are singers with incredible voices, and then there are artists whose voices become instruments of healing. Darwin Hobbs belongs in the latter category. For decades, Hobbs has possessed one of the most extraordinary voices in contemporary music. It is the kind of voice that immediately commands attention, effortlessly moving

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read

Music

Did Donell Jones Predict The Future With His Song “Free” Released In 2009?

In the landscape of R&B, few artists have aged as gracefully—or as quietly powerful—as Donell Jones, the Chicago-born singer, songwriter, and producer known for timeless records like “U Know What’s Up,” “Where I Wanna Be,” and “You Know That I Love You.” Emerging in

By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read

Finding Purpose Through Music: Gibson Opens Up About His Journey, Inspiration, and the Story Behind the Sound

Every artist has a story, but not every artist is willing to tell it with complete honesty. Michigan recording artist Gibson has built his music around authenticity, allowing listeners to experience both the victories and the struggles that have shaped his life. Rather than creating songs for temporary attention, he

By King O’muni Lens • 4 min read

Lifestyle

Dreams, Ambitions, & White Priva-Latte: A Deep Dive into Janea West’s Grown: The Webseries

“So often, Black women are expected to be perfect and polished…My series Grown allows Black women to be in their process, imperfect, messy, and all the while still worthy” – Janea West  My sister and I grew up under the stern governance of Dr. Phil and Carl Winslow;our parents

By Stone E. Mims • 3 min read

It's Not Kandi Versus Tamar, It's the Master Versus the Defiant Student

Tamar Braxton has made headlines once again, and per the pattern, it has nothing to do with her coveted five-octave vocal range. Instead, her on-again-off-again rivalry with fellow singer Kandi Burruss has been reignited, and this time, it doesn’t seem any sort of reconciliation or

By Brenda Alexander • 8 min read

Culture

Truth Hurts Isn’t Pandering to Women and That May Be Exactly Why They Keep Listening

The Philly relationship personality has built an audience by saying the things people do not always want to hear, admitting his own flaws and refusing to pretend social media created the war between Black men and women. Truth Hurts is not particularly interested in making women feel good. That becomes

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 9 min read

Lifestyle

Creating Unforgettable Experiences: How Jayna Martin Is Building a Legacy Through Moments & Memories Party & Decor

When people think about event planning, they often picture beautiful decorations and elegant venues. But behind every unforgettable celebration is a visionary who transforms ideas into experiences that leave lasting impressions. Since launching Moments & Memories Party & Decor in 2019, founder Jayna Martin has built a reputation for designing

By King O’muni Lens • 5 min read

Humanity

Why the Angola Farm Line Ruling Was a False Victory

Angola sits on land with one of the darkest histories in America. During the 1830s and 1840s, Isaac Franklin, one of the nation’s largest slave traders, pieced together several plantations into a massive cotton operation worked by hundreds of enslaved Africans. The plantation’s name reflected a common practice

By Victor Flavius • 5 min read