The ensemble is an a cappella group, rooted in African American culture with songs concerning the ideas of freedom, love, and protection of the earth and of each other.
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The legacy of Lena Horne – New York Amsterdam News
Just Lena–and the Horne automatically followed. There was only one Lena Horne and her angelic voice and stunning beauty are now part of the ages.
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National Endowment for the Arts Names 2018 Jazz Masters – The New York Times
The National Endowment for the Arts on Monday announced its class of 2018 Jazz Masters, awarding the annual fellowship to a broad range of honorees at various stages of their careers.
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Three Ways Bill “Bojangles” Robinson Changed Dance Forever – Smithsonian.com
Robinson worked throughout his career to make life better for black performers
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Gina Prince-Bythewood Becomes 1st Black Woman to Direct Superhero Movie – The Root
Sony is already creating a buzz for its upcoming film Silver & Black, the studio’s film starring classic Spider-Man characters Silver Sable and Black Cat, by announcing that writer-director Gina Prince-Bythewood will direct the film.
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Here’s Why The ‘Bronzeville’ Podcast Series Is A Must-Listen – Global Grind
The all-star cast and historic setting make the audio drama a one-of-a-kind experience.
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Syd’s Quiet Storm – The Nation
No longer in the background of Odd Future, the Los Angeles singer is finding her voice.
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This Is Us Is TV’s Biggest New Hit. Sterling K. Brown Makes It Human. – Slate
Last year, Slate’s Aisha Harris hailed Sterling K. Brown’s performance as Christopher Darden on The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story for its powerful embodiment of the “double consciousness” involved in being a black man prosecuting one of black America’s greatest heroes.
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Claiming the Future of Black TV – The Atlantic
After a banner year for African Americans on television in 2016, can the industry normalize this success?
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Film legend and pioneer, Spencer Williams Jr. – New York Amsterdam News
Williams’ career was unknown to millions of viewers; they had no idea how significant he was in the early years of movies in America.
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