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Top 10 Songs of Black History MonthBy: Princess DominikoBlack History Month, while one of the most pivotal holidays in our nation's calendar, as it celebrates a group of individuals that have suffered a continuous history of trauma, is one of the shortest months and is eclipsed by a number of other holidays, including Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, and last, but certainly not least, Groundhog’s Day. While this holiday continues to be disregarded by our country, we, at BlackTop10s, choose to make it a focal point and celebrate it, by engaging in music that communicates pivotal ideas [...]

Discover talented Black female rappers who sing, integrating soulful vocals with fierce rap skills. Explore the top women dominating hip hop by singing and rapping.

The genres of Hip-Hop and Rap are filled with some of the world’s most talented, influential and successful lyricists. Names such as Jay-Z, Nas, Lil’ Wayne, Drake, and many others have gone on to break records and sell countless amounts of hits, making them some of the biggest names in music. Although names such as Jay-z and Lil’ Wayne sustained their success, others faded away just like the way they emerged onto the scene. [...]

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 SamuraiWhat 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. [...]

Gil Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011) was an American poet, musician, and author. He was known for his unique blend of...

Stereotypes and stigmas are pervasive in many countries, including the U.S. The expected behaviors of black men are often fueled by these stereotypes, making it more difficult for black men to achieve success in education and the job market.Throughout history, the stigmatizing of the black community, particularly men, has led to discrimination and deeply hurt black families. To fight racism, we must be aware of these stereotypes and how they harm American society as a whole. [...]

To put it simply, music licensing is the licensed use of copyrighted music. You would be surprised or maybe you wouldn't be as to how many artists don't generate any income via this revenue stream. I personally know of one legendary hip hop music artists that sought out my help a few years ago regarding music licensing because he surprisingly didn't have any of his music synced in any television shows, films, commercials, or otherwise. [...]