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Written by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent

Published: 24 October 2018

 

Rihanna said she’s showing solidarity with Colin Kaepernick and NFL players who have been protesting racial disparities and police violence

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Written by Mesfin Fekadu, AP Music Writer

Published: 10 October 2018

Taylor Swift accepts the award for favorite pop/rock album for "Reputation" at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) 

Cardi B — who won three honors — picked up the night's first award, favorite hip-hop/rap artist.

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Written by Black Press USA

Published: 31 August 2018

 

Service includes star-studded roster of performers, speakers

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Written by By COREY WILLIAMS and JEFF KAROUB, The Associated Press

Published: 17 August 2018

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Franklin is so beloved in Detroit that two streets bear her name

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Written by MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer

Published: 23 July 2018

 

In the song, released Monday, July 23, the recording artists addresses sexual abuse claims made against him

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Written by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Contributor

Published: 28 June 2018

 

The politically-conscious lyricist weighs in on Trump, voting and the Black press

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Written by MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer

Published: 27 June 2018

 

Joe Jackson, unflinching music manager and father of 11, died early Wednesday morning

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Written by MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer

Published: 25 June 2018

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Hosted by Jamie Foxx, the awards show celebrated African American musicians, actors, and entertainers with a star-studded ceremony

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Written by Associated Press

Published: 21 June 2018

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National Trust for Historic Presevation will work with home's new owners to honor Simone's legacy

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Written by MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer

Published: 21 May 2018

 

Janet Jackson: "I stand with those women and with those men equally outraged by discrimination who support us in heart and mind."