How Black Engineer Jerry Lawson Made Modern Gaming Possible
*Millions of gamers swap discs, download new titles and access digital libraries without realizing those conveniences …
Political Playback: Juneteenth, Jobs and Justice: Key Developments Across California
*To kick off the holiday weekend, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) hosted its Juneteenth Freedom Day …
Blue Note Jazz Festival is a Grand Slam at the Hollywood Bowl
*The Hollywood Bowl hosted the 2026 Blue Note Jazz Festival presented by LA Phil. The legacy of the Playboy Jazz …
The Man with the Golden Ear: The Life, Legacy, and Complex Impact of Clive Davis
*The music industry lost one of its most influential architects on June 22, 2026, when legendary record executive Clive …
The Woman Who Saved Stevie Wonder: Dr. Margena Christian Sets the Record Straight on Motown’s Forgotten Pioneer Sylvia Moy | EUR EXCLUSIVE
*June is Black Music Month, and few stories demand to be told more urgently than the one Dr. Margena Christian spent …
‘They Fight’ Packs a Powerful Punch with a Story of Redemption and Hope
*In They Fight, the boxing ring is not simply a place where young men learn how to throw a punch. It is a sanctuary, a …
BET Renews Partnership with Ms. Pat as Court Show Returns
*BET Studios is deepening its relationship with Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams-Lee. The company announced an …
Angel Reese Speaks Out on ‘Lift Every Voice’ Moment and Fan Booing
*A pregame anthem became a turning point for Angel Reese during a road trip to Indianapolis that she says she will not …
Gen X Faces Retirement Worries as Americans Put Comfort Number at $1.46 Million
*Many Americans approaching retirement do not believe they will have enough money set aside when they stop working, …
Shaunie Henderson Recalls Phone Mix-Up That Exposed Shaq’s Cheating
*A school event for one of Shaunie Henderson’s children became the setting for a discovery that changed her …
Chaka Khan and Snoop Dogg Team Up for New Single ‘Boogie’s in My Soul’ Ahead of ‘Chakzilla’ Album
*Chaka Khan has a new single out, and Snoop Dogg rode shotgun on this one. The two dropped “Boogie’s in My …
Clive Davis, Music Mogul Who Helped Launch Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys, Dies at 94
*Clive Davis, the influential music executive whose career helped launch, guide and elevate some of the biggest names in …
YouTube Pulls Back on Shorts with Desktop Redesign
*Two separate but related moves from YouTube suggest the platform is rethinking how aggressively it promotes short-form …
Tyler Perry Accuser Seeks Court Sanctions in Ongoing Sexual Assault Case
*Mario Rodriguez has asked a court to sanction Tyler Perry, escalating an already contentious legal fight between the …
Faizon Love Attorney Reveals Actor Has Faced Homelessness and Financial Ruin
* Faizon Love is a free man again, but his legal and financial troubles are far from over. The “Elf” actor, …
