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The 1970s was a Golden Age for R&B music especially for black female singers.  

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. [...]

Black-owned banks have been instrumental in promoting financial independence within the Black community. Founders like Maggie Lena Walker and the founders of the Freedom National Bank aimed to address systemic inequalities in banking. These institutions not only provide financial services but also empower individuals through education and resources, fostering economic growth and community development.

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. [...]

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. [...]

Comedy should be debated like sports.  For every fan of Jordan, there are those who feel Kobe or Lebron tops him.   For every Brady acolyte, there’s a Mahone disciple or a Rogers apostle.  That’s because comedy, like sports, is not so much a matter of stats, but also favorites.   Just as some athletes spark your imagination and inspire, comedy meets the same criteria. [...]

Looking for the best music stores to satisfy your musical needs? Check out our top 10 picks for musicians and music lovers alike!

The Black music genre has been a driving force in American culture for decades. From the blues to hip hop, black musicians have been shaping the sound of popular music since its inception. Today we will talk about black music genres.