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his Black Music Month, we're celebrating the life of R&B songstress Phyllis Hyman, a talented star who left us way too soon. Ahead of what would have been her 77th birthday on July 6, we remember her incredible legacy and that unforgettable, velvety contralto voice.

It's the conversation no parent wants to have, but every Black parent must after Karmelo Anthony was found guilty of murdering Austin Metcalf.

Howard University has become "Blerd central," fostering creative spaces where Black nerd culture thrives.

In a rare Tiktok, Elba spoke to her followers about a racist encounter she had with a woman after her car was rear-ended.

In a rare Tiktok, Elba spoke to her followers about a racist encounter she had with a woman after her car was rear-ended.

Employment law expert Chiquita Hall-Jackson notes that as AI transforms every industry, it opens a powerful window for Black professionals to proactively secure and lead the future of work.

BLACK MUSIC MONTH: Once of hip-hop's most popular sub-genres, gangsta rap, has more than a handful of pioneers who came on the scene and made it big. Let's take a look at who's who!

Black Americans are mixed following a devastating verdict in the high-profile murder case involving Karmelo Anthony.

BLACK MUSIC MONTH: Remember Jodeci's DeVanté Swing? Let's take a look back on the event that changed his life and career trajectory forever.

Black Music Month: From Teena Marie and Envyi to JMSN and Jon B., here are 15 songs by white singers that we could've sworn were actually Black!