Black History Month

From negro spirituals, jazz, r&b and hip hop - music has played the background of so many different pivotal moments in history. It's astonishing that major artist with international influence used their platforms to speak up for those voices whom are silenced and unheard.

Celebrate Black History Month by checking out a gallery of the Black EGOT winners and some of their speeches!

Black History Month is here and for a time, the month-long celebration of Black history and achievement was a top trending topic on X.

Musical ensembles and choirs at HBCUs continue to train the next generations of Black musicians, showcasing talent on some of the biggest stages in the world.  The post Best In Black: 15 HBCU Choir Performances That Showcase Extraordinary Talent appeared first on Black America Web.

'The Amanda Seales Show' kicks off Black History Month with an interesting question: does the annual celebration still hit the way it used to? The post Has Black History Month Changed Over Time? | The Amanda Seales Show appeared first on Black America Web.

Entertainment News

A casual look at the last year of superhero films reveals that the genre is in desperate need of revitalization. Outside of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, it was the weakest year for the genre since the first Avengers took the box office by storm. From The Flash, Ant-Man […] The post Why We Need More Black Superheroes On The Big Screen appeared first on NewsOne.

Black leadership in America is more than just a concept, it is a doorway to understanding the resilience of Black people.  The post The Black Leader: Exploring The Complexities Of Black Leadership In America appeared first on NewsOne.

The influence of actors continues to expand beyond the screen and back into our communities as they break down stereotypes and open new doors for the next set of stars by advocating for inclusion and equality.  The post Best In Black: 15 Black Actors & Actresses Who’ve Had Significant Impact On The Film Industry appeared first on Black America Web.

One of American history’s most poignant and overlooked aspects is what Christmas was like for slaves on the plantation. The post What Was Christmas Like For Slaves In America? appeared first on NewsOne.