WLRN Public Media | By Wilkine Brutus A new Haitian coming-of-age fantasy-drama by a Miami-born director is premiering at one of the world’s most influential film festivals, showing scenes of Haiti rarely seen in mainstream media. The feature is making its world premiere Friday at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. The Tropic Sun and […]
By Gemma Greene The music world is mourning the loss of legendary R&B balladeer Peabo Bryson, who passed away on June 2, 2026, at the age of 75. The two-time Grammy Award winner, whose powerful voice helped define romance for generations, passed away just days after suffering a stroke. Bryson was surrounded by family and
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From Beanie Sigel to Jazmine Sullivan, the city took center stage during the Roc-A-Fella co-founder’s unforgettable headlining set. By Okla Jones Jay-Z returned to the stage in a big way at this year’s Roots Picnic. Heading up to the weekend, anticipation hovered over Philadelphia’s Belmont Plateau as fans speculated about what the rap icon might have planned
Tonya Mosley Historian Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor has spent much of her career tracing the N-word through slavery, Jim Crow, the civil rights movement and hip-hop. But what she didn’t tell her audiences was that her father, Richard Pryor, was the comedian who put the word at the center of American comedy in the 1970s. “I was
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Megan Thee Stallion rocked a sexy, beach-ready ponytail for her Hot Girl Summer Swimwear show. By India Espy-Jones · Updated May 29, 2026 It’s officially hot girl summer. Why? Megan Thee Stallion arrived at Miami Swim Week for her Hot Girl Summer Swimwear show. There, she presented her latest bikini line in her sexiest, most beach-ready hairstyle yet: an ultra-sleek,
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By Gemma Greene Fans around the world are sending prayers and well wishes to legendary R&B singer and songwriter Peabo Bryson after news broke that the Grammy-winning artist recently suffered a stroke and is currently receiving medical care. According to statements released by his representatives, the 75-year-old singer experienced a stroke in late May and
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The course is titled “American Requiem: Beyoncé, Benefits and the Gap Between Promise and Delivery” by Sidnee Michelle Douyon A new course at Harvard Kennedy School is using Beyoncé and Cowboy Carter as a lens to examine gaps in America’s public policy system, highlighting how pop culture continues to shape academic conversations around race, inequality, and government
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By Christian Carter For decades, André 3000 has remained one of the most fascinating and unpredictable figures in music. Known for his genre-bending artistry, fearless fashion choices, introspective lyrics, and quiet mystique, the OutKast legend has never followed the traditional rules of celebrity culture—or aging. Now at 51, André Benjamin, better known to the world
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On her 77th birthday, the legendary actress reflects on her storied career and why staying active is the key to success. “I love to live,” she says. By Okla Jones · Updated May 26, 2026 “It’s always nice to share what you’ve learned on your journey with everyone because it’s so vast,” Pam Grier says. “I’ve learned so much and
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By Christian Carter Singer Ginuwine burst onto the music scene in 1996 with the now classic, urban love album “Ginuwine…The Bachelor” which spawned the dance hit, “Pony” and was certified double platinum. Three years later he released “100 Percent Ginuwine” that had the hits “Same Ol’ G.” 2001’s “The Life” sold over one million copies
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