Buzz: The Kenyan ‘Erin Brokovich’ & Beyoncé Drops $7M to House Homeless
These two ladies are making it happen in their communities.
Read about environmental activist Phyllis Omido, who faced death threats to tackle lead-poisoning in her...
Beyoncé Builds $7million Complex to House Homeless
Rolling Out is reporting that Houston native and superstar Beyoncé Knowles-Carter spent $7 million to build a low-income housing project in her hometown for...
Prince Paul: Hip-Hop Legend’s Star is Still Rising
Prince Paul is about two years shy of celebrating the 30th anniversary of his dynamic music career. As somebody that has motivated millions of...
Legendary Soul Singer Bobby Womack Dies
Jason Newman of Rolling Stone is reporting that soul music legend Bobby Womack has died. Womack's death has been confirmed by representatives at Womack's XL...
NBAF: Harlem Fine Arts Show Heads to Atlanta
The Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS) is America’s flagship art series that spotlights a range of visual works rooted in the African Diaspora. Over...
Akosua Report: Remembering ‘Father of Gospel’ Thomas A. Dorsey
“There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
There'll be...
Hard Bop Pioneer Horace Silver Dies
Hard Bop pioneer and pianist Horace Silver has died. Silver, who suffered from Alzheimer's Disease in recent years, was one of the most popular...
U.S.: Angie Martinez Leaves Hot 97
The blogosphere is lit up over reports that legendary Hip-Hop DJ Angie Martinez, 'The Voice of New York," has resigned from Hip-Hop station Hot...
Nigerian Gospel Singer Kefee Dies
BBC News Africa is reporting that Nigerian gospel singer Kefee Don-Momoh has died. Kefee reportedly collapsed and slipped into a coma while on a flight...
PHOTO GALLERY: Legendary Actress and Activist Ruby Dee Dies
The world is mourning the loss of legendary stage and screen actress and civil rights activist Ruby Dee who died on Wednesday at age 91....
