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The Mothers Who Raised Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin
'"I decided to focus on mothers because of this further erasure that happens to mothers. Motherhood is so overlooked," says Anna Malaika Tubbs , author of The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped A Nation .' -- 1A
The Life and Legacy of Johnny Pacheco and Fania Records
'Widelyconsidered the “Godfather of Salsa,” the Dominican-born Johnny Pacheco helped popularize Salsa music internationally, with his label Fania eventually becoming known as the quote “Motown of Salsa.” A Juilliard-trained instrumentalist, Pacheco joined forces with lawyer Jerry Masucci in 1964 to form Fania Records. The label had humble beginnings, literally selling albums out of car trunks in
Grammy Nominee Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah
'Composer and trumpet player Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah is up for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album at the Grammys this year for his live album, Axiom . He’s also nominated in the Best Improvised Jazz Solo category. He also has a new live album with the Robert Glasper-led supergroup, R+R=Now, which features Terrace Martin, Derrick Hodge, Taylor McFerrin, and Justin Tyson. He joins All Of It
Time Decorated: The Musical Influences of Jean-Michel Basquiat | Part 3 with Todd Boyd
'The third and final segment of The Broad series Time Decorated: The Musical Influences of Jean-Michel Basquiat is delivered by Dr. Todd Boyd , a.k.a. "Notorious PhD", who examines the rich cultural era in which Jean-Michel Basquiat emerged and draws a line from bebop to hip hop. Boyd’s keen observations on Basquiat’s subject matter and style reveal how popular American culture, Black culture, sp
Andra Day Talks the Power of Billie Holiday
' Andra Day talks about her feelings and excitement to play the legendary singer, Billie Holiday , during a Los Angeles Times Oscar Roundtable photoshoot.'
The Tight Rope: The Lucas Bros. & Lil Rel on 'Judas and the Black Messiah'
'This special edition of The Tight Rope features the Lucas Brothers -- co-writers for the new film JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH -- and actor Lil Rel Howery who had a powerful cameo in the film. JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH -- directed by Shaka King and produced by Ryan Coogler and Charles King -- tells the story of Fred Hampton , Chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party, and his betrayal by FBI

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