Roots & Rhythm: Celebrating the Connection Between Black Music and Professional Athletes June is Black Music Month, a time to celebrate the profound influence of Black musicians on the global soundtrack of our lives. This year, the theme “Roots & Rhythm” highlights how music deeply intertwines with diverse cultural elements—including the world of professional sports. […]

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Continuing our celebration of Black Music Month, we look back on 10 melanated music crews where every member was a hitmaker.

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The first-ever White House Juneteenth concert will honor of the newest federal holiday.

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The 'My Way' singer showed the world that he still has it with a 25 minute set of some of his best hits. Click inside to watch the performance and see fans reactions!

Media visionary Cathy Hughes will be inducted into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame for her pivotal contributions.

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Did you know that June is officially Black Music Month? To celebrate, NewsOne hit the streets to ask everyday people exactly what is “black “music. They also weighed in on how they feel about white performers dabbling in it. Check it out! And we want to hear from you: Do you have a definition for “black” music? […]

Download Podcast “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin celebrates Black Music Month with exclusive interviews from the set of the James Brown biopic Get On Up. Chadwick Boesman, Aleo Blacc, and Octavia Spencer discuss the highly anticipated movie chronicling the life of the Godfather of Soul. Erica Campbell joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to talk about her new album, titled Help and addressed the controversy in […]