In the 1980s, black cinema found a strong voice, and the decade saw a wide range of movies written, starring, and directed by black men and women. From over-the-top comedies starring Richard Pryor and Keenan Ivory Wayans to serious dramas about slavery and gangs, no matter what you’re in the mood to watch, you’ll find…
The music scene of the 1960s was dominated by jazz, pop, gospel, and folk artists who paved the way for modern hip hop, R&B, and soft rock. Women, particularly black women, had some of the biggest hits of the decade. Today, we’re going to talk about ten of those women and their contributions to music…
The 1950s were a classic decade for black female singers, introducing the world to some of the biggest musical legends the world has ever known. Aside from incredible talent, many of the most famous women of the era were also powerful and inspiring, overcoming tremendous adversity to rise to glorious heights of stardom. Are you…