Exclusive articles:
Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Andy Bey Dies at 85
Andy Bey, the acclaimed jazz singer known for his remarkable four-octave range, died April 26 at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey....
Clarence O. Smith, Essence Co-Founder and Marketing Trailblazer, Dies at 92
According to Essence Magazine, Clarence O. Smith, one of its four founding pioneers, passed away on April 21 at the age of 92.
Smith helped...
This Day in History: Final Episode of “The Cosby Show” Airs in 1992
On April 30, 1992, the final episode of “The Cosby Show” aired, marking the end of a groundbreaking run on NBC. For eight seasons,...
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Unveils 2025 Inductees
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its 2025 list of inductees, featuring trailblazing acts like OutKast and Salt-N-Pepa.
OutKast—the influential Atlanta duo made...
Alexis Herman, First Black U.S. Labor Secretary and Civil Rights Pioneer, Dies at 77
Alexis Herman, First Black U.S. Labor Secretary and Civil Rights Pioneer, Dies at 77
According to The New York Times, Alexis Herman, the first Black...