We’re not going to lie, 2024 has been a lot. But while we have a lot to reflect on, we also have plenty to celebrate. Black ...

Back in the '80s when MTV started, their music programming consisted of 99% white artists. When Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” was released, MTV wasn’t on board to air the video, and CBS ...

The historical significance of Black popular music in American culture is powerful. Even former President Jimmy Carter dedicated a month to African American music appreciation beginning in 1979.

These videos also mirror a complex historical pattern of Black musical innovation being embraced and co-opted by mainstream ...