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Book bans threaten access to diverse narratives, underscoring libraries' vital role in uplifting marginalized voices through collective action.
This Cruise Is One Big Playlist If you’re a music head, the ONE Voyage Cruise already looks less like a vacation and more like a live playlist you can’t Shazam your way out of. Urban One took 25 years of “party with a purpose” energy, put it on Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady, and stacked the […]
SALT LAKE CITY, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — It was a historic day Sunday, April 19 as the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square expanded the reach of their weekly broadcast, “Music and the Spoken Word,” to millions across the African continent. Many network television stations across Africa will now receive the weekly broadcasts of sacred music and […]
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Kierra Sheard-Kelly is set to perform during the Andrew Shannon Gospel Music Weekend Celebration. Grammy-nominated and award-winning national recording artist, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, will perform during the celebration at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13th, 2026 at New Beech Grove Baptist Church. She is a gospel singer, songwriter, fashion designer, actress, entrepreneur, […]
On Get Up! Mornings With Erica Campbell, Pastor and hitmaker Charles Jenkins joined as special guest co-host and premiered his new single “Best Day.” The upbeat track comes from his brand-new album The Blue Chevelle and instantly had Erica calling it “a good one.” Jenkins explained that “Best Day” is a celebration of givers—the people […]
Bishop Darrel Petties talks new single “Word,” quartet roots, and why God’s Word still centers everything he does.
Artists unite to mobilize communities through music & civic engagement, fighting systemic inequity & injustice.
Ms. Lauryn Hill brings all her children together to help spearhead the new DENIM TEARS DENIM SS26 campaign.
Gospel artist Deitrick Haddon shares insights on evolving gospel music, advice for young artists, and new music releases.
NEW YORK, NY — April 16, 2026 — In a historic musical collaboration bridging two of America’s most profound genres, the “Maestro” Ron Carter and the “Choirmaster” Ricky Dillard announce the formal release of their groundbreaking joint album, Sweet, Sweet Spirit. The album, a first-of-its-kind fusion of Gospel’s sacred power and Jazz’s masterful improvisation, is […]
LAS VEGAS, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The National Football League announced that Las Vegas will host Super Bowl LXIII in 2029 at Allegiant Stadium. The announcement was made today at the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix, following a review by the NFL’s Fan Engagement & Major Events Committee and a vote by full ownership. The announcement in […]
Black PR Wire) NEW ORLEANS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– In celebration of Women’s History Month, ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® unveils the first wave of performers for its 2026 Evening Concert Series, leading with the LADIES welcoming Cardi B, Patti LaBelle, Kehlani, Latto, and former ESSENCE cover stars Brandy & Monica to the Caesars Superdome, July 3–5 in New Orleans. Together, the artist collection signals a stage shaped […]