In addition to her commercial success, she was the first Black female solo artist to play the Grand Ole Opry, breaking barriers for Black women in country music. 17 of 20 Beyoncé is a Grammy ...

This past weekend, LA’s Crenshaw Boulevard, affectionately known as “The Shaw,” drew several hundred thousand people to ...

15) about her alleged “lack of engagement” with Black church leaders, the Democratic presidential contender looked visibly taken aback. Harris rejected the accusation, calling it “misinformation” that ...

Over time, these sacred music performances became a significant part of Black culture in a genre known as gospel. After the end of the Civil War, formerly enslaved people were far from free due to ...

Leading up to Election Day, public radio stations ... place in Black America.” University of Texas government professor Eric McDaniel sees the same dynamics. Former President Donald Trump “has pulled ...

The Chicago Park District purchased the golf course and the grand old building, and it became the South Shore Cultural Center. Fast-forward to October 9, 2024, and Donnell Digby opened the first Black ...

Mark De-Lisser introduces uplifting gospel hymns and songs and explores the meaning behind the music, meeting people at the heart of the gospel community. Show more Renowned choir director Mark De ...

Black gospel music traces its roots back to slavery when ... You can hear one just about every time you change the radio station (or hit shuffle on Spotify). A Nicki Minaj verse on a gospel ...

These are just some of the Black gospel artists shaping the genre with powerful voices and unwavering faith, from legends to rising stars. For generations, gospel music has been a vital source of ...