Oakland record label Kingmakers Music uplifts the Black community with socially-conscious rap
Rap music has long been a voice for struggle triumph and everyday life, but one Oakland record label is using it to create something deeper.
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New Heat From Black Label: Elijah Akerley’s ‘Fire Starter’ Deck Hitting Skateshops Now
Elijah Ackerley’s name has been blessing Black Label boards for a while now, and every new plank they drop proves why he ...
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February is Black History Month
Each February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and celebrations that honour the legacy and contributions of Black people in Canada and their communities. The 2025 theme ...
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Questlove confronts the 'burden of Black genius' in a new Sly Stone documentary
"And being singled out for positive reasons or negative reasons is such a nightmare for most Black people." The alienation of ...
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Americans might finally have to face what’s in their food
A grocery shopper at a Chicago store on Jan. 15. (Scott Olson/Getty Images) In the final days of the Biden administration, the Food and Drug Administration proposed a front-of-package food label ...
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Key facts about the U.S. Black population
The number of Black people living in the United States reached a new high of 48.3 million in 2023. That’s up a third (33%) since 2000, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of government data.