Rhiannon Giddens is as Much Scholar as Musician
August 24, 2023
Most people familiar with singer Rhiannon Giddens know her scholarly side.
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Solange Knowles
‘The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder’
March 3, 2022
Happy to share that 2022 has given us something to cheer about and for those of us that loved “The Proud Family,” it’s a bonus that the groundbreaking animated series has returned with “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” on Disney+.
Own: Oprah Winfrey Network to Air Primetime Special
June 7, 2019
The theme for the 2019 Gala is A Journey to the Pride Lands, based on the upcoming Walt Disney feature, “THE LION KING.” Emmy-winning actress and comedienne Tiffany Haddish will serve as the Gala’s master of ceremonies. TV personality and best-selling author Star Jones returns as the Gala’s celebrity auctioneer for the third year. Presenters include Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis and author Shaka Senghor.
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (3/14-3/20/19)
March 24, 2019
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Mathew Knowles Latest Book Shines Light On Racism
March 1, 2018
Media mogul Mathew Knowles discussed his new book, Racism from the Eyes of a Child, with the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper. Knowles, father of music superstars Beyoncé and Solange, shares his personal experiences with racism, colorism, and discrimination. Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper: This book takes a different route than your previous books. What inspired this one? Mathew Knowles: When I was writing my first book, I was already thinking about my next book. Before I came up with this idea, I wanted to solidify my experience as an author first. I really wanted to leave a legacy for Solange, Beyoncé,
IT’s A RAP: Music Briefs (10.6.16 – 10.12.16)
October 5, 2016