Iconic Jackson 5 Member Tito Jackson Dies at 70
Tito Jackson, a founding member of the legendary Jackson 5, has died at the age of 70.
James Earl Jones, Iconic Voice of Darth Vader and EGOT Winner, Dies at 93
James Earl Jones, the legendary actor whose deep, resonant voice became synonymous with some of the most iconic characters in…
Soul Icon Frankie Beverly, Frontman of Maze, Passes Away at 77
Frankie Beverly, the iconic frontman of the soul, R&B, and funk band Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, has died at the…
HBCU Culture and Unity Shine at 2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands 10th Anniversary
Pepsi National Battle of the Bands brought together over 43,500 attendees to NRG Stadium, creating a moment full of music,…
Celebrating 30 Years of the ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans
The 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola® was a spectacular event, drawing about 500,000 attendees to celebrate its…
NFL Players Choir Hits a High Note at the Essence Fest 30th Anniversary
This iconic all-NFL choir took the stage at the 30th Anniversary ESSENCE Festival of Culture.
Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Juneteenth with Concert and New Initiatives to Honor Black History
The White House planned to mark Juneteenth with a vibrant celebration on the South Lawn on Monday, June 10.
Mark Your Calendar: Juneteenth Events to Enjoy this Year
Houston has a variety of Juneteenth events planned for 2024, celebrating African American culture, history, and freedom.
Shell Freedom Over Texas to Include Live Concerts, Fireworks and Family Fun
This year’s Freedom Over Texas will be an event filled with six-hours of festivities, tradition, and live concert stages, along…
2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands to Feature PVAMU, TSU
Get ready for a weekend of incredible music from some of the greatest musicians that historically Black colleges and universities…
Celebrate Freedom Fest Happening at Houston’s Emancipation Park in Honor of Juneteenth
Join the Houston community in June for the official Juneteenth Celebration at Emancipation Park.
Ensemble Theatre’s Young Performers Program Summer 2024 Offering Top-Quality Training
The Ensemble Theatre’s theatre arts training program — the Young Performers Program (also known as YPP) Summer Sessions — is…
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