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Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 04 June 2021

Throughout history, there has been no richer influence on the American songbook than Black music and culture.

Details: Written by MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer; Published: 24 May 2021

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Drake, who extended his record as the most decorated winner in the history of the awards show to 29 wins on Sunday

Details: Written by DAVID BAUDER AP Entertainment Writer; Published: 13 May 2021

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Each will be honored during an induction ceremony in Cleveland on Oct. 30 before what organizers hope is a full house of fans enjoying live music again.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Corresponden; Published: 29 March 2021

According to a news release, it’s the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans.

The Roots

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 July 2020

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Malik B, whose real name is Malik Abdul Basit, was a major contributor to the group, which includes Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter.

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Details: Written by STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press; Published: 10 July 2020

This image released by Republic Records shows rapper Pop Smoke. (Tracy Awino/Republic Records via AP)

LA Police Capt. Jonathan Tippet said three men and two teenage boys likely went to the home because they knew Pop Smoke was there from social media posts.

Details: Written by JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer; Published: 06 July 2020

In this June 19, 2020, photo, singers perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing," dubbed as the Black national anthem, in Lincoln, Neb., during a Juneteenth rally. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

The NAACP dubbed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as the Black national anthem in 1919.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 02 July 2020

The festival can be enjoyed on TV and online on Saturday, July 4th and on KBOO radio both Saturday and Sunday

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 26 June 2020

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The virtual picnic, which will focus on having fun while increasing voter registration, will stream live Saturday, June 27, at 8 pm ET (5 pm PT) on YouTube.