2019

The legendary and pioneering Black author and filmmaker, Oscar Micheaux, who was the son of slaves, made over 40 films without the help of Hollywood. Many credit him as the quintessential director, who started it all for a long lineage of history making Black directors in the film and television industry. From the genius of the Hughes Brothers delivering inner-city tales like Menace II Society, Reginald Hudlin giving us the cult comedy classic, House Party and the forever mood of Black excellence with Boomerang, John Singleton, who is a legend among legends, Malcolm D. [...]

Iyanla Vanzant's powerful motivational quotes inspire individuals to embrace their journeys. Her words encourage self-reflection, resilience, and personal growth, reminding us of our inherent strength. By sharing wisdom gained from her experiences, Vanzant empowers others to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams, fostering a mindset of positivity and determination.

Achieving success in the entertainment industry does not come easily, and achieving success in more than one of its sectors is rare. Berry Gordy's career represents one of the entertainment industry's most legendary achievements. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 08: Barry Gordy attends the Premiere Of Showtime's "Hitsville: The Making Of Motown" at Harmony Gold on August 08, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)What makes him even more remarkable is his ability to launch and catapult the careers of some of the legendary figures in music history. [...]

The world has become more centralized on doing things online since the pandemic stroke and it will probably continue with the manner post-pandemic. That means that almost everyone is online. If you have a business, you can now run it from your home without needing a physical store as long as your store has an online presence. It has also created a lot of online job opportunities that usually require no set qualifications. This means you can get more money without leaving the comfort of your house. [...]

Black Country Singers have been around for decades but have not been at the forfront in country music as much as their white counterparts. Country music has always been about telling amazing stories. It's a genre that has diehard fans from around the globe and has changed over the years. Many don't realize the impact and participation that Black people have in country music. For example, Ray Charles' Georgia On My Mind is one of the greatest country classics of all time and has been re-recorded several times. [...]

ANAHEIM, CA - JANUARY 14: Recording artist Brenda Russell attends the 2011 NAMM Show - Day 3 at the Anaheim Convention Center on January 14, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images for NAMM)It is said that when one rises, one should always reach back and help another. [...]

Online learning is in general, helpful and very viable; [...]

Finding great Youtube Musicians is easy if you're a fan of great music and love discovering new artists. Check out our pics for these 10 Black musicians on YouTube.