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Honoring Resilience Through Art: Commemorating The International Day For The Remembrance Of The Slave Trade

These films, television series and songs grappled with America's greatest sin.
08/23/2023

Juneteenth Playlist: Kendrick Lamar, Nina Simone, Rihanna And More

Ten songs to uplift your Juneteenth celebration.
06/19/2023

Halle Bailey on Brandy, Anika Noni Rose's Impact and Openness to Play Janet Jackson in Biopic

In an interview with BET, the actress also spoke about her gratitude for God opening doors for her.
05/19/2023

Ledisi Pays It Forward, Inspired By Nina Simone’s Legacy

The multi-talented artist shares how her life was impacted by Nina Simone's music.
02/13/2023
Common, John Legend, James Brown, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Songs Inspired By The Civil Rights Movement

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John Legend, Issa Rae And More Seek To Preserve Nina Simone’s Legacy

A crowdfunding campaign began to restore her childhood home.
07/09/2019

Fight the Power: Celebrity Activists Who Say It Loud

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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

15 Celebrities Affected by Breast Cancer

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[Video] Zoe Saldana: 'I Will Spend Half of My Life Being Misunderstood'

Hmmmm, what exactly is the actress referencing?
07/22/2016

Nina Movie Review: As Bad as You Imagined

The biopic is a cinematic insult to the icon and her fans.
04/20/2016

Nina Director's Explanation for Casting Zoe Saldana Will Make You Pause

Cynthia Mort claps back at the backlash against the film.
04/18/2016