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The author reflects on an increase in public acknowledgement of historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) in the U.S. despite the issues and concerns facing HBCUs, such as the resignation of Dion Sanders as head coach for Jackson State University.

The article offers information related to the annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. event to be held in New York City, New York by the Brooklyn Academy of Music on January 16, 2023.

The article informs that Big Daddy Kane lace up at the Barclays Center, engage in lyrical warfare to see the supreme emcee, against fellow legend KRS One, the legendary Brooklynite as he graces the Barclays stage to display versatile rappers. It mentions that the Prince of Darkness persona, which was often imitated but the duplication efforts with R&B artist the likes of Barry White, Patti LaBelle, Alyson Williams, Atlantic Star's Barbara Weathers musician, together known as The Mack Pack.

The article offers information on the George Floyd Memorial Center (GFMC) that declared May 25, 2021 as the annual Day of Enlightenment to serve as a permanent reminder to Black Americans as well as other marginalized communities across the world.

The article informs on the plans of rapper Kanye West to run for the 2020 presidential elections, and mentions about ongoing crisis of racism and white supremacy in the country.

The article informs that rapper T.I. has challenged rapper 50 Cent to a hit battle and is prepared for all the smoke. It mentions that both rappers have transcended the confines of genres and become across the board superstars musically; and their careers seem to be a mirror image of each other boasting moderate to wildly successful ventures as actors, authors, clothiers and film/television producers that coincide with various philanthropic projects.

The article discusses the 2019 Global Citizen Festival that was held at the Central Park in New York in September 2019. It mentions that the festival was presented by Citi and Cisco and was created to achieve the global goals for Sustainable Development and ending extreme poverty by 2030. It mentions about performances given by Iman, Forrest Whitaker and Taraji P. Henson at the show.

The article discusses multicity music festival Rolling Loud to be held in New York City from October 2 to October 3, 2019 which will feature a hip-hop lineup, headlined on the latter night by Rocky and performers slated for the festival include Juice Wrld, Playboi Carti, and Pusha T.

The article discusses celebration of the life of Thomas Haywood Newkirk in Harlem, New York City on June 1, 2019 along with information on his works including his service as director of the Educational Opportunity Program at SUNY Cortland, New York and his services to the college.

The article presents the author's views on popular music in the U.S. and on musician Steven Standard's occupational achievements as of March 14, 2019, highlighting his music release "Set It Off."

The article discusses how the Apollo Theater in New York City promotes and celebrates Black history and excellence all year round.

The article discusses the festivals held in the U.S. in September 2017 including Made in America in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, featuring musicians A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Cardi B and Migos; Meadows Music and Arts Festival in New York City, and Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Harvey Relief.

The article talks about singer Charlie Wilson and mentions that he has eight No. 1 singles and 11 Grammy Award nominations and a best-selling memoir and ongoing sold-out coast-to-coast arena tours. His latest album "In It to Win It" and the songs and the appreciation of the album by the singer Snoop Dogg is also presented.

The article focuses on the tenets of hip-hop with information on its origin, developments, disc jocks, and appreciation in the U.S.

The article reports on the opening of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture by the officials of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. in September 2016 and the Freedom Sounds Festivals in conjunction with the museum's opening.

The article presents information on American singer-songwriter Prince Rogers Nelson and his contribution to music. Topics discussed include his debut album "For You," his self-titled sophomore album "I Wanna Be Your Lover" and his two most famous album "1999" and "Purple Rain." It mentions of other performers of his time such as Tina Turner, Wilson Pickett and James Brown.

An obituary of singer Maurice White is presented.

The article focuses on Regina Belle, an American singer-songwriter and actress who first started her career in the mid-1980s. It presents her views on her multi-Grammy Award-winning duet "A Whole New World," with singer-songwriter Peabo Bryson. It states that after nearly 15 years, she is re-entering the Rhythm & blues (R&B) realm with her newly released project "The Day Life Began".

The article presents the author's comments on the selection of winners for the 2014 Grammy Awards on the best quality of music for African American singers and songwriters and the impacts of the continuing diversity of singers in the music industry.

The article offers insight on the issue of progress and regression in the U.S. in terms of unemployment and the Obamacare.

The author reflects on the important contributions of singer and jazz musician George Duke in the field of music in the U.S.

The article presents information on the success of the African American film industry. It is stated that the film "Life Love Soul," won the 2011 Audience Choice Award at the Urban World Film Festival. On the other hand, the film "Woman Thou Art Loosed: on the Seventh Day," hit the silver screen. According to Neema Barnette, co-producer of the film "Woman Thou Art Loosed on the Seventh Day," the film project was of low budget but it was perfectly financed and distributed.

The article presents the author's views with reference to his experience as an African American college student. He states that most of the African Americans do not have a privilege to go to the colleges which creates a struggling phase for the historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the U.S. He further states that there is an increase in the funds for these universities and thus scholarships will be given with much more money to the students.

The article discusses the career and life of American actress Kerry Washington.

The article reports that the Rhythm and Blues (R&B) musical groups that dominated the music industry of the U.S. in earlier eras and timeframe will present their musical performances in the U.S. in months of March and April 2012.

The article reports on a ceremony to honor the actual living members of the Tuskegee Airmen: William Slade, Dr. Roscoe C. Brown Jr. and Charles McGee with the Service Award at the 2012 BET Honors.

The article offers information on the non-profit organization, Steve Harvey Foundation's youth mentoring program "Principles of Manhood," held in New York in October 2011. It states that the program focused on improving young men's life skills. It further states that the program featured various professionals including Geoffrey Canada, Stephen Hill and Roland Martin. It also says that Joseph Foster received the Future Leader Award at the event.

The article profiles rapper Ryan Montgomery, whose stage name is Royce Da 5'9", in the U.S. It is reported that, chart positions of Montgomery's songs and sales figure never matched his talent and skills, and above all his arrogance and antics of a young man struggling to make his career in the music industry has damaged his career, and also led to his lack of appeal. It is reported that, despite several of his vices, there are no doubts that his hip-hop writing standards have remained high.

The article focuses on absence of seasons of National Football League (NFL) and National Basketball Association (NBA) due to labour issues as the franchise owners denied players of their facilities. The United Athletes Foundation (UAF) has grown to 90 members. The article also presents the United States Tennis Association's (USTA) Arthur Ashe Kids' Day ceremony at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 27, 2011 and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial dedication in Washington, D.C.

The article discusses the relevance of American television program "Soul Train" which was related to music and ran from 1971-2006. Performer Tank states that the program is relevant as it launched grounds for Black music and singer Lalah Hathaway mentions that it told about Black culture in America. The cable television channel Centric highlights that it is vital to preserve the show as it was the first nationally syndicated program for African Americans.

The article offers information on the event celebrated by Afrika Bambaataa, the Universal Zulu Nation (UZN) and the Federation for the Preservation of Hip Hop for the 36th anniversary of UZN and 35th anniversary of hip-hop culture in New York. It states that the event featured performances from Trouble Funk, GrandMaster Caz, and KRS-One. It notes that the concept of the performer was developed from the idea of a college student named Bernadette Cooper.

The article offers anecdotes about celebrities in the U.S. Actress Jamie Foxworth , after the rehabilitation, is serious to get back on acting and is currently working in a book project coming this spring of 2010. Boxer Floyd Mayweather is back in the ring against Juan Miguel Marquez in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also highlighted is the return of performer Organized Konfusion on September 25, 2009 at B.B. King's.

The article reports developments in the entertainment industry of the U.S. in 2009. Harlem, New York, native Juelz Santana is preparing for his third solo project entitled "Born to Lose, Built to Win." Hot 97 Summer Jam 2009 will perform in Giants, Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 7, 2009. The Bow Wow/Day 26 show will take place on the Apollo stage on May 30, 2009, with Day 26 members Robert Curry, Brian Andrews, Willie Taylor, Michael McCluney, and Qwanell Mosley.

The article offers information related to athletes and musicians in the U.S. Various athletes including the Mets' certerfielder Carlos Beltran, the Giants' David Tyree and Olympic gold medalist Dara Torres were recipients at the 29th annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner. Hip-hop singers 50 Cent and Rick Ross are engaged in a dispute regarding the legacy of Dr. Dre's production. Singer Chris Brown was arrested for threatening a women, believed to be Rihanna.

The article offers information on several entertainment events in the U.S. The fifth annual HOT 97 "Full Frontal Hip Hop Fashion Show & Concert" at Manhattan Center's Hammerstein Ballroom on March 20, 2008 includes live performances, as well as demonstration of collections from designers. Jordin Sparks and Alicia Keys were the winners at the 39th Annual Image Awards. Stevie Wonder received the 2008 Hall of Fame Award.

The article highlights two brief articles related to people and culture of Black Americans. One article focuses on a ceremony organized by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored in Detroit, Michigan as part of an effort to urge everyone to stop using the derogatory term for Blacks. The other article features the comedian Doug Williams and his new project as executive producer of the comedy showcase "Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment Stand-up."

The article presents information about two events related to hip-hop music in the U.S. The Hip-Hop Summit was held on February 25, 2007, in Detroit, Michigan. The summit was addressed by Louis Farrakhan, the leader of Nation of Islam, who spoke on the importance of interfaith dialogue. Producer and lyricist Lord Finesse hosted the International Hip Hop Showcase in New York.

The article focuses on recent developments related to the entertainment industry in the U.S. Poet and actor Mo Beasley's UrbanErotika monthly performance series was held in New York City. The musical band, Little Brother, has released a free mix-tape titled "And Justus for All," which can be downloaded from the Internet. North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina, has developed a teaching course titled "Hip Hop in Context" as part of its Hip Hop Initiative.

This article presents information on the music industry of the United States. Remy Ma, the featured supporting act has as an emcee, emerged as the torch bearer for the birth place of hip-hop, the boogie down Bronx. Dance numbers like "What Ever" and the smash hit "Conceited" were appeasing but the fact is lyrically she is a beast. Yung Joe has the first release of a joint venture with Bad Boy and Atlanta-based company Block Enterprises called "It's Going Down." The song is major in the south and is migrating as it was picked by Power 105 as its "Streets are Talking."

The article presents information on the hip hop culture with Fest Forward Hip-Hop Unbound festival that was held in the U.S. the The festival provides interactive workshops with dancers, beat boxers, spoken word artists and DJs, performances and informative panels. The festival commenced with a discussion on the making of the phenomenal Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force recording, "Planet Rock." DJ Khaled, Miami's premier DJ is not just one of the most recognizable voices on urban radio, he's also a much sought after record producer.