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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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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."

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Published: 04 March 2018

 

Q-Tip is artistic director of the center's new hip-hop program

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Published: 08 February 2018

 

Enjoy three new songs with Dore and featured artists with dance, hip-hop and R&B sounds

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Written by By JANET MCCONNAUGHEY and KEVIN MCGILL, Associated Press

Published: 25 October 2017

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Domino, who sold more than 110 million records, was one of the first 10 honorees named to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Written by By MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer

Published: 26 June 2017

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New Edition receives lifetime achievement award and a lengthy tribute 

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Published: 21 June 2017

 

Portland-based rock band The Slants wins right to trademark name