The 70s are a great decade to look to for music. The 70s saw a lot of black singers and musicians rise to fame. Many of them are remembered as legends today and their songs are considered classics. The following is a round-up of the top black male singers of the 70s.
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, more commonly referred to as Nicki Minaj, is a well-known American rapper, singer and songwriter. Since Nicki’s rise to fame, much about her life has been discussed publicly. For instance, her ethnicity and her race. In this article we address the question of whether or not Nicki Minaj is black.
Finding a good movie to watch can sometimes be hard. There are many streaming platforms you can choose from for entertainment. But finding the right movie for you, especially black movies, can still be a chore. Amazon Prime, like other streaming giants such as Netflix and Hulu, is chock-full of entertainment. The streaming platform has…
Music is always changing. It literally takes one song to propel an artist into the limelight. I mean, just look at Lil Nas X and “Old Town Road.” While today’s radio is filled with artists like Khalid, Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, and more, there is still room at the top for more Black female and…
When people think guitarists, their minds probably go to rock music. Additionally, their minds probably also travel to white male guitarists, and maybe a few Black males. But what about Black female guitarists? While you could probably name one or two, there are so many you probably have yet to learn about. So let’s do…
Right now, we’re living in the age of reality TV. From Love & Hip Hop to Real Housewives, that’s the “real life” that people are turning into. Little do most people remember that all that “real life” started decades ago with talk shows. Hosts would interview celebrities or everyday people, and that’s where we would…
When I think of Black female poets, I think of Maya Angelou. I think of Audre Lorde. I think of Toni Morrison. While these women were some of the greats, regardless of their gender or race, they are joined by a ton of other great women. The poetry world might seem small, but it’s not…
People who like to underestimate the sport of tennis can’t seem to look past the often bright clothing and skorts. Real appreciators of the sport can see that there is a ton of strength, skill, power, and passion behind tennis and its players. Black women have been paving their way through professional tennis for nearly…
Hollywood is filled with Black actors. When you first think of Black actors, you probably think of Denzel Washington and Will Smith. But what about the younger, up-and-coming actors who have made names and are still looking to make names for themselves? From Tony winners to Emmy winners, here are 39 young black male actors…
While the modeling industry has become more diverse over the years, it’s very clear that it is still dominated by white models. Nevertheless, there are Black models, past and present, who have made their way to being the face of some of the biggest brands in the world. From newer models like Broderick Hunter to…
When people try to break musical genres into race, you’ll rarely see them pair Black people with country music. This isn’t true. Black musicians have roots in country music that date back to the 1950s. Just because we might not know the artists doesn’t mean their talents and legacies don’t exist. From the Pointer Sisters…
Africa is the second largest continent with the most countries at 54. The history of the continent is both tremendous and devastating. Because of this, you’ll find tons of movies based on and in Africa. From African civil wars to the rise of Nelson Mandela, here are some top movies about Africa.
No matter how old you are, there was a time in your life when you were watching cartoons. You might still even be watching cartoons now. From some of the oldest TV shows to newer premieres, here are some of the best black cartoon characters to ever grace TV and film.
While wearing a costume isn’t regarded as “normal” on a regular day, Halloween gives us all a chance to dress up when we want to. There are quite a few Halloween costumes for black women, but can the same be said for men? When it comes time to dress up, there are a few classic…
Sometimes Halloween can feel like a drag. You might be surfing the entire internet looking for a great costume. If you’re like me, you might have the urge to skip a costume or character based on a non-black person. For those who are looking for the best Halloween costumes for black women, here are a…