Akili Ni Mali, an actor and independent recording artist from San Diego, will perform as Nina Simone in two shows this ...

Nina Simone wrote 'Mississippi Goddam' in response to the bombing on 6th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963, channeling her fury and rage.

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It’s the start of a new week, and that means a new Featured New Release of the Week – this time from acclaimed British ...

Zoe Saldaña is being slammed for performing in “blackface” in the 2016 Nina Simone biopic. The controversy surrounding her ...

During Black History Month, we are honoring Fred Hampton, Bell Hooks, and Nina Simone. They paved the way for so many through radical action and justice-seeking.

The success of this production rests on the voices of the actresses and what a success it is! Without incredible singers, the ...

Meghan Markle was a close friend to Tyler Perry before the BLKWMN tribute, as he was integral to her and Prince Harry's move ...

In a groundbreaking celebration of Black excellence, Tyler Perry has elevated Meghan Markle's journey alongside ...

Ledisi, a Grammy-winning jazz and soul artist who was born in New Orleans and spent much of her childhood growing up there, ...

Nina Simone released 'Blackbird' in 1966, her first writing credit, epitomising her relentless exploration of exposing racism in her artistic expression.