An eight-track distillation of Ray Charles’ performance in Stockholm, Sweden 50 years ago is now available digitally One night in Stockholm half a century ago, Ray Charles delivered a blood-pumping, soul-shaking concert that was almost lost to history. The evening begins with a finger-snapping rendition of Charles’ classic concert opener, “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” followed by…
Florida A&M University is furthering its efforts to make higher education equitable and accessible, and thanks to a generous gift the HBCU will be able to have a wider impact. The institution has received a $1.2 million endowment from philanthropists Frank and Laura Baker. #FAMUGrads22: JUST ANNOUNCED – Frank and Laura Baker will donate $1.2…
The Beloved Benefit to raise money for nonprofits prioritizing economic and community development Usher and Maroon 5 will headline a benefit concert in Atlanta to honor the legacy of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis. The Grammy Award-winning pop band and singer will perform during the Beloved Benefit at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 7, concert…
Dalila Eshe hired as Yale’s first Black female women’s basketball head coach Dalila Eshe, who helped lead the Princeton women’s basketball team to the NCAA Tournament as an assistant coach, has been named head coach at Yale. The former Florida star takes over the program from Allison Guth, who left after six seasons to become coach at…
Sets by musicians Willie Nelson, Melissa Etheridge and George Porter Jr. have been cut from the Jazz Fest schedule Willie Nelson is cancelling an upcoming performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and postponing other shows after a positive case of the coronavirus in his band. The 89-year-old musician posted on his band’s website…
Civil rights leader Rev. William Barber II sought to appeal a conviction of trespassing a government building while protesting poor health care spending in 2017 North Carolina’s highest court has refused to hear the appeal of a civil rights leader who was convicted of trespassing during a 2017 demonstration inside the Legislative Building. The state…
Los Angeles officials pledge to close the digital divide that plagues some 90,000 students in city schools A worrisome number of families in Los Angeles lack adequate internet access, which has prompted school officials to spend big in efforts to improve digital connectivity for students beyond school grounds. The Los Angeles Unified School District committed…
The city of Philadelphia has birthed visionaries who have been at the forefront of artistic innovation, and one of its luminaries is on a mission to empower the next generation of creatives. Musician and filmmaker Questlove—whose real name is Ahmir Thompson—has teamed up with the University of the Arts for the cultivation of a scholarship…
Steve and Marjorie Harvey have been married since 2007, and the comedian isn’t quiet about proclaiming his love for his bride. On May 5, the 65-year-old took to Instagram and shared a throwback clip that shows him declaring his love for Marjorie while he was onstage. The video was from Steve’s eighth- annual Hoodie Awards in 2010. The event…
Legendary musical genius Stevie Wonder has unequivocally shaped the arts, and an institution nestled in his home state will celebrate his brilliance. The Detroit-based Wayne State University will award the global icon with an honorary degree. Wonder, who hails from Saginaw, will receive the school’s Doctor of Humane Letters. His distinctive path in the music…
