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97 Words: ‘Aaliyah’ defined an artist and a summer
July 7, 2001. Snakes. That’s my first memory of Aaliyah's self-titled third…
InFormation: Dear White People, Recognize Your Black Friends’ Woes.
Dear white people, We need to talk. As a…
ESSENCE: Highlights from music’s best festival
Six years ago, I ventured to New Orleans for my first visit to…
Throwback Jam: it’s the “Ladies Night” anniversary!
These days, it’s rather uncommon to see some of the biggest names…
Slate Magazine, You Tried It: Views From the Clickbaited
Slate, girl. We need to talk. So this morning, I was sipping…
Black Music Month Spotlight: Phyllis Hyman
It's week three of our month-long Black Music Month celebration, and today…
Toni Braxton’s Secrets is unforgettable
June 18, 1996. In 1993, Toni Braxton strutted onto the scene with…
Concert Review: Aretha Franklin at NJPAC 06/16/16
I have a bit of a ritual- it basically consists of going…
