Better late than never seems to be the ever-present theme of city officials apologizing to Black icons who were mistreated in their cities back in the day. Today, a Louisiana Mayor is apologizing for how late singer Sam Cooke was treated in his city 56 years ago. It was 1963 when Cooke traveled to Shreveport, […]
Black Music Month originated in 1979. Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, the achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.
Black Music Month originated in 1979. President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, the achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of T-Pain’s debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, the talented musician has once again joined forces with NPR Music for…
CHICAGO– The city of Chicago is honoring soul and gospel singer, Sam Cooke, with his own street. Cooke is originally from Mississippi, but moved to Chicago at a young age. He started off as a gospel singer but began making rhythm and blues music including his hits “You Send Me” and “A Change Gon Come.” […]
