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Dyana Williams On The 45th Anniversary of Black Music Month and How Black Media Can Create Change 

For over 50 years, the acclaimed disc jockey has used her voice and platforms to inspire the Black community.
06/06/2024

Unboxed Vol #39: Moonshine Is On a Mission to Celebrate the Music of the Afro-Diaspora

Launched in 2014, the collective recently released their latest mixtape, “Moonshine &Fédération Internationale du Bruit.”
03/21/2024

Beyoncé Makes History As the First Black Woman To Reach No. 1 On the Country Chart

Since Feb 15, "Texas Hold Em" has accumulated more than 19.2 million official streams.
02/21/2024

Black + Iconic: Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Morgan State University junior Dave remembers how the music pioneer took us from the blues to rock & roll -- with a lot of soul in between.
02/12/2024

Black + Iconic: Missy Elliott

Jackson State University senior D'Mia talks about why she is inspired by the Grammy-winning hip-hop legend.
02/05/2024

Cheryl Lynn’s Classic ‘Encore' Goes Viral On TikTok As Baltimore Ravens Make Playoff Run

The 1983 funk hit has been revived by the Raven's success and the#EncoreChallenge.
01/23/2024
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It's a Vibe – "Soul Train Line" Couples Groove
BET Soul Train Awards 2023

Pairs of dancers strut their stuff in the famous "Soul Train Line" to the sounds of Cameo's "Back and Forth" and "You Make Me Work," "Stand Up" by The O'Jays and Jade's "Don't Walk Away."
11/17/2023
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Welcome to Rap City
Building a City

Debra Lee, Alvin Jones, Charlamagne Tha God and more discuss Rap City's 1989 debut on BET, the many hosts who held it down and how the show revolutionized hip-hop culture.
10/11/2023

Otis Kane Is Filled With The Same Joy He Puts Into His Music

The singer/songwriter/producer representing Los Angeles has built a name for himself as an artist who does things his way professionally and creatively.
08/09/2023
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America in Black
Maternal Mortality, T.D. Jakes, Kehinde Wiley and Afrobeats

Vice President Kamala Harris addresses racial disparities in maternal health, Bishop T.D. Jakes talks about uplifting Black families, and Kehinde Wiley discusses his portrait paintings.
07/03/2023

The Warehouse, the Birthplace of House Music, Receives Landmark Treatment

The Chicago City Council approved the decision on Wednesday (June 21).
06/23/2023