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National Recording Registry Honors Black Artists: New Inductees Include Notorious B.I.G., Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, and Bobby McFerrin
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden revealed the latest additions to the National Recording Registry, showcasing the legacy of influential Black artists. Among the chosen...
Supreme Court Declines McKesson v. Doe, Leaving Protest Organizers Liable in 3 Southern States
The safety of organizing protests in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas has been compromised following the Supreme Court’s decision not to hear McKesson v. Doe....
On this day in 1977, Alex Haley received the Pulitzer Prize in journalism for “Roots”
On April 18, 1977, author and historian Alex Haley received the Pulitzer Prize in journalism for his groundbreaking novel “Roots: The Saga of an...
DJ Mister Cee, Iconic Figure in Hip-Hop and Radio, Dies at 57
Legendary DJ Mister Cee has passed away at the age of 57, as confirmed by his family and reported by HOT 97.
Hailing from Brooklyn, Mister...
On this day in 1972: Sammy Davis Jr. breaks barriers as the first African-American Oscars host; Isaac Hayes wins for ‘Shaft’
On April 10, 1972, Sammy Davis Jr. made history as the first African-American to host the Academy Awards. Sharing hosting duties with Alan King,...