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Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival 2026!

R&B AND JAZZ LEGEND LALAH HATHAWAY was one of the many artists to grace the stage at the 2026 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, presented...

Longtime Chronicle Scribe Steve Holsey, the ‘Dean of Documenting Detroit,’ Dies at 77

by Aaron Foley, Michigan Chronicle editor at large Steve Holsey, a veteran journalist who began writing for the Michigan Chronicle in his teens and would...

This Week In Black History October 7-15, 2026

WILLIAM STILL • October 7 1821—One of the most prominent Blacks in the Underground Railroad, William Still, is born near Bedford, Mass. The “Underground Railroad” was...

Iconic R&B singer Freddie Jackson passes at 70

Freddie Jackson, the influential R&B singer known for hits like "You Are My Lady" and "Rock Me Tonight," has passed away at 69.

Nina Simone, Langston Hughes and their forgotten creative collaboration

Nina Simone performs live on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival in Newport, R.I., on July 4, 1968. David Redfern/Redferns by Jason Miller, North Carolina...

Freddie Jackson, legendary R&B vocalist who defined the quiet storm era, dies at 70

Freddie Jackson, the influential R&B singer known for hits like "You Are My Lady" and "Rock Me Tonight," has passed away at 69.

BET NAMES ANTHONY ANDERSON HOST OF SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2026

BET announced on Thursday October 1st that Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated acclaimed actor, comedian, and television host Anthony Anderson will host “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2026,” airing...

New Music Mondays: Victoria Monét, Drake, Yung Miami & More

A new album by Victoria Monét, four songs from Drake and a pair of singles from Yung Miami highlight our selection of new music drops.

Mo Lessons’ “Only You” Connects the Chicago Defender, Bronzeville, and the Message to “Remember Who You Are” 

For Chicago poet and “inspiration architect” Monique McQuay  (Mo Lessons), her poetry reflects, heals, connects, and honors the legendary people who are no longer here on Earth...

Nas, Mamdani Talk Keeping NYC ‘Home’ Of Hip-Hop

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Nas discussed hip-hop’s roots, the new Bronx School of Hip Hop and the importance of keeping New York a place where the culture can continue to thrive.
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