Singer John Legend will receive The Recording Academy’s inaugural Global Impact Award for his artistry and activism.
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. recently announced the creation of its hip-hop culture council.
Rappers, scholars, and authors are joining forces with the Smithsonian for the creation of a hip-hop anthology.
Beyoncé took to Facebook on Wednesday to show her support for the Women’s March on Washington.
MC Lyte joined Roland Martin Tuesday on “NewsOne Now” to discuss her latest book, “Fusion: Bridging The Gap Between Civil Rights and Hip Hop.” During their discussion, Lyte also talks about her new song, “Dear John.” Listen to their entire conversation below. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at 7 a.m. EST and watch at 9 a.m. EST on TV One.
Politicians, activists and business leaders converged on Washington, D.C. for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 44th Annual Legislative Conference. During this year’s conference, we sat in on a number of informative panel discussions and spoke with L-Mani S. Viney, National Chairman for Kappa Alpha Psi Guide Right Program, about the importance of the CBCF annual […]
The two veteran Hip-Hop artists dropped by “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin to talk about some of the hottest stories of the day. They weighed in on violence in Chicago and the pushback against Diddy giving Howard University’s commencement speech. Watch what they had to say. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at 7 a.m. […]
