The spirit of Howlin’ Wolf stands tall as one of the true giants of the Blues music. As a native son of the Mississippi Delta Blues who brought an authentic rural acoustic essence up from the South to the Midwest, he was a bridge to the more electrified sound of the Chicago Blues scene. American blues singer and musician Howlin' Wolf (1910 - 1976), born Chester Arthur Burnett, in concert, circa 1965. [...]

Break-up songs have long served as powerful outlets for expressing the pain and emotions associated with the end of a relationship. From Ray Charles' soulful "Drown in My Own...

Quite often Black stars in the entertainment industry are defined and relegated to their music, acting and/or performance skills. People have marveled at the undeniable talents of artists like Sam Cooke, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and a host of others, yet some of these artists, songwriters, and producers are also, even more, astute and highly significant businessmen and businesswomen. [...]

In the realm of stand-up comedy, a powerful and influential tradition has resonated with audiences across generations. These remarkable performers have used their raw and unfiltered voices to tackle social issues,...

The pandemic caused by the global spread of COVID-19 has been unforgiving to many. Whether it has been the loss of a job, the loss of love, the loss of everyday freedoms, or unfortunately the loss of actual life, these last two years have not been kind to the world as a whole. Ultimately, life is about balance and for every downfall someone or something tends to rise. [...]

Tyler Perry is a billionaire and without question, the odds were absolutely against him. Initially homeless after taking his life savings and investing it into his first play he was determined not to give up. He is a Black man making films and building an empire which in Hollywood is an anomaly. He is a Black man who has completely gone against the grain of Hollywood's elite in the vain of doing what he feels is right, he has certainly garnered (not made) naysayers and enemies. [...]

Who are the best Black anime characters and what is anime? Here we provide our black anime characters list and further explore. Anime has been seen winning over almost the whole world in recent years. With the world going into lockdown, it is not surprising that a lot of people were glued to various screens and found out or reconnected with the genre and world of anime altogether. Afro Samurai What is anime? Anime, which is derived from the English word 'animation' is defined as any work that is animated irrespective of its origin or style in Japan. [...]

The absence of black characters in cartoons has been a long-standing issue in the animation industry. Historically, cartoons and animated shows have often lacked...