Black athletes and musicians are building billion-dollar brands, but too often, someone else owns the scoreboard, and two insiders, Brandon Comer and Jennifer Horton, are advocating for a shift in ownership and equity for these stars.
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Study Reveals Soaring Successes and Lingering Struggles for Women, Especially Women of Color, in Music
The music industry has made strides in recognizing female artists’ contributions, but there remains a need for greater inclusivity and efforts to dismantle systemic barriers and biases that hinder women’s progress.
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Is JAY-Z’s Wealth Good for Black America?
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black Would you take $500,000 or dinner with JAY-Z? For years, this question-turned-viral meme has circulated on social media platforms. Most say […]
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Usher Set to Headline 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Grammy-winning artist Usher will headline the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show in Paradise, Nevada, with producer Jay-Z and Roc Nation.
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NNPA and Transformative Justice Coalition Announce National GOTV Campaign Targeting 10 Million More Black Voters
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Ahead of the all-important 2022 midterm elections, reports show that more than 55 million Americans remain unregistered to vote – […]