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[STAY WOKE] Eazy-E Ruthless as a Lifestyle

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Eazy-E one of Gangsta Rap’s pioneers, showed others a way to turn a street hustle into a business Excessive force by law enforcement is nothing new to African Americans. Although the previous statement is unfortunate, it holds evident truth. The … Read More

[STAY WOKE] Making Peace Through Music with Marian Anderson

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Renowned songstress Marian Anderson became a universal peace ambassador through music and civil rights Black History in America tells a story of slavery and the struggle for human rights and equality. It provides a timeline of great adversity and oppression … Read More

[STAY WOKE] Music and Black Business in the 50s with Bobby Robinson

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Bobby Robinson, a songwriter and entrepreneur who mastered sound production The phrase “black-owned business” carries a taboo stigma in today’s society. In the past, there was honor, pride, and independence associated with black businesses. This is mostly because the past … Read More

[STAY WOKE] Lighting the Torch with MC Lyte

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MC Lyte gave female emcees the blueprint to find success in Hip Hop and beyond The conversation about females in Hip Hop is a sensitive subject. Even if most people don’t want don’t want to address it, the industry is … Read More

[STAY WOKE] Motown the Sound of a Generation with Berry Gordy

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Berry Gordy, A Businessman who created a road others could successfully travel Independence is ideal for many humans. Even small children desire to do things independently without the assistance of an adult. Although when we become adults we learn independence … Read More

[STAY WOKE]Ella Fitzgerald Breaking Chains Through Song

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First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald Becomes a Cultural Ambassador The feeling associated with a song you love is indescribable. It’s almost electrifying. When you truly love a song it usually brings about a memory, feeling, or thought. It doesn’t … Read More

[STAY WOKE] Duke Ellington Innovator of Big Band Jazz

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Duke Ellington a Composer with pizzazz who pioneered Big Band Jazz One thing about Jazz Music is it has always been associated with African American Culture. The history of Jazz dates back to the late 19th century in New Orleans … Read More

[STAY WOKE] Ma Rainey Mother of the Blues

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Ma Rainey, Mother of the Blues gave birth to an art form   Some of us are partially familiar with the idea of an Independent Artist. The advancement of Hip Hop Culture and Social Media has helped bring Indie Artists … Read More

[STAY WOKE]From Africa to Hip Hop with Afrika Bambaataa

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Afrika Bambaataa influenced the culture through music and unity One of the newest music art forms to be recognized as a music genre is Hip Hop. Today many people argue about the state of Hip Hop. Some people think the … Read More

[STAY WOKE]Darlene Love a Song Bird Set Free

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Songstress Darlene Love broke down barriers, leading background singers to the forefront   Imagine working 40 hours every week just for someone else to get paid for your work. You show up 5 days a week, work 8 hours straight, … Read More

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