Five of the most streamed holiday songs display a range of emotions during December: joy, sadness and optimism. Each track ...
Billie Holiday's recording of the anti-lynching song "Strange Fruit" has stirred and haunted generations of listeners. A new article in the Journal of African American History, titled "Professional ...
When Nichole Footman-Kuykendall moved to Chicago several years ago, she began hosting holiday parties for her friends. Her guests, many wearing festive –but ugly– Christmas sweaters, for instance, ...
The month of June has two observances of particular importance to the African America community, but they’re actually of importance to all of us: Juneteenth and African American Music Appreciation ...
Broward’s African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) invites the community to experience Soulful Christmas, a lively weekend celebration of music, art, and cultural heritage that ...
Holiday parties are a wonderful way to bring friends and family together to celebrate the season. Hosting a holiday event that reflects African American culture can make the gathering feel even more ...
New tunes from Brandy, Cher and the Philadelphia Eagles may find their place among classics in your holiday playlist. By Lindsay Zoladz Musically speaking, the holidays are a time when we return to ...
A holiday music challenge between NPR hosts with favorite songs of the season, as well a few that aren't so loved. You know, people can get a little feisty about holiday music, and I definitely am one ...