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The Influence Of Rap On The White House

For the past eight years, the Obamas gave rap and Black music a place to call home.
by A.R. Shaw
01.09.17
First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts Talent Show At White House
Celebrating Black Art In The Obama White House

The President and Mrs. Obama have shown their love for black art (and artists)—from poetry and spoken word to actors…
by Ronda Racha Penrice
12.14.16
Construction Continues On The National Museum of African American History To Open In 2016
Smithsonian To Reference Cosby’s Sexual Allegations In Exhibit

After receiving backlash for their choice to include comedian Bill Cosby’s work in one of their inaugural exhibitions, the Smithsonian…
by NewsOne Staff
04.01.16
Rich Nichols
Rich Nichols: Manager, Producer Behind ‘The Roots’ Dies…

Rich Nichols, the legendary manager and producer behind Hip-Hop/Funk band The Roots, has died after a long battle with leukemia. He was 55…
by NewsOne Staff
07.18.14
Kanye West Disses Ray J On Jimmy Fallon…

Kanye West just made Ray J more relevant than he’s been in years during a performance on Late Night With…
by NewsOne Staff
09.10.13