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The Stevie Wonder Song That Spearheaded Martin Luther King Day

The “Happy Birthday” song is a tune that has been sung across the world translating into different languages and cultures. In 1980, legendary musician Stevie Wonder made a new rendition of the song that was not only a groovy, alternative version of the original— it holds a deeper meaning. One that helped to highlight an honorable day for one of America’s most notable peace figures.



Wonder, an activist in his own right, had lobbied to have Dr. King’s birthday as a holiday in the U.S. In Janu...
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J. Cole Announces Release Date For 'The Fall-Off', Shares Teaser Video

Hip-hop mogul J. Cole’s long-awaited album, The Fall-Off, is set to release in early February.



On Wednesday, the Dreamville founder and NC native shared a cinematic teaser video of his highly anticipated release on Feb. 6.



“Everything is supposed to go away eventually,” a voice says over shots of J. Cole throughout the video. “You see this especially in show business with famous actors or musicians. And it’s like, ‘Oh, this guy used to be famous and then he ‘fell off.’ What happened?’...
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Issa Rae Signs First-Look Film & Television Deal at Paramount

Issa Rae is moving her talents over to Paramount.



The Insecure creator and actress has signed a three-year first-look film and television producing deal at the studio. Under the deal Rae and her Hoorae Film & Television will work with Paramount Pictures co-chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, Paramount Television Studios president Matt Thunell and Motion Picture Group president Don Granger on developing and producing TV and film projects.



The deal is set to commence later this mon...
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Most Anticipated Albums Coming Out in 2026 (Or So We Hope)

2025 gave us several iconic, memorable moments in music.



It marked several musical returns, like the highly anticipated Clipse reunion, a Cardi B comeback, and even legendary songstress Mariah Carey ended her sabbatical with her first album in seven years.



As we get well into 2026, there are several artists that we hope to bless our anticipating ears with new music. Is this the year Rihanna finally makes her musical comeback? What ever happened to that Erykah Badu and Alchemist album?...
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20 Iconic Rap & Hip-Hop Albums Turning 30 in 2026

1996 was a pivotal year for rap. Hip-hop had already cemented itself in culture, shifting the sound within regions, be it East Coast, West Coast, or Southern rap. The genre was experimental with its sound, adding unique layers of soul blends, funk and deep and harsh storytelling. And from any region, hip-hop was everywhere and its influence was undeniable.



There was a number of influential albums that dropped in ’96 that are a perfect storm on lyricism, talent and the evolution of rap. Wit...
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At HBCUs, It’s Time For The Students To Heal — But Where Do We Start?

The collective trauma of COVID-19 paired with heightened racial tension in the wake of the George Floyd protests has had a profound impact on Black students. Many counselors at Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) are noticing this effect in their students and the heavy toll that it is taking on their mental health. After a little digging, I found that not only has the need for counseling increased among Black students, but the severity of certain mental illnesses might have too.