Motown Relaunches Black Forum Label to Empower New Voices
Motown relaunches historic Black Forum Label to empower new voices and reissue classic albums by Dr. King, Langston Hughes, and others from the civil rights...
Huston-Tillotson Names Earlyssa Cooper Poet Laureate
Huston-Tillotson University names student Earlyssa Cooper as poet laureate. The junior communications major has written over 800 poems and inspired thousands through social media....
Huston-Tillotson University Appoints Earl Cooper as Poet
Huston-Tillotson University appointed student Earlyssa Cooper as its first-ever poet laureate. Cooper will serve as campus spokespoet and promote poetry engagement....
Poet/Musician Gil Scott-Heron Dies
Poet and musician Gil Scott-Heron, 62, died in New York. Known for 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,' he was a pioneering influence on hip-hop....
Kate Tempest: People’s Faces (Streatham Version)
Kate Tempest releases new video for 'People's Faces' (Streatham Version) following her acclaimed album The Book Of Traps & Lessons and successful U.S. tour....
Artist Explores Identity and Resilience in New Work
Artist delivers powerful spoken word piece exploring Black identity, resilience, and social justice themes. The raw performance tackles systemic issues while celebrating cultural strength and...
Lexus Awards 2015 Verses and Flow Scholarships
Lexus awarded $5,000 scholarships to 16 students from HBCUs through their Verses and Flow program. Recipients were recognized for community leadership and academic excellence....
Russell Simmons Launches All Def Digital YouTube Channel
Russell Simmons launches All Def Digital on YouTube, featuring original hip-hop music, comedy, and spoken word content from emerging Black artists....
TV ONE Announces Verses and Flow Season Three Premiere
TV One announces Verses and Flow Season 3 premieres September 11 with host Omari Hardwick. The spoken word and music showcase features R&B stars like...