In what will be one of the most memorable Super Bowl halftime shows behind Janet Jackson‘s wardrobe malfunction, the “first lady of Hip Hop” Beyonce honored The Black Panther Party For Self Defense with a halftime performance in which her dancers donned all black outfits and black berets to commemorate the Black power group just […]
Sandra Bland is a woman whose story has been heard by and touched millions across the world. Bland was found hanged in her jail cell in Waller County, Texas after being arrested at a “routine traffic stop.” Her death was ruled a suicide by the court system of Texas, but the evidence of her case […]
In honor of Black History Month, each day here at The Source we’ll be chronicling many of the best moments pertaining to Hip Hop that occurred during the meaningful month of February – celebrating the birthdays of now-legendary MCs; highlighting the most impactful album and single releases; even reminiscing on the most obscure, yet culturally-significant […]
During Black History Month (and every month of the year), we celebrate the strength and awareness of Michelle Obama, and recognize her accomplishments over the course of her time as the first Black First Lady of the United States. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Mrs. Obama has been engaged in many humanitarian efforts, from the […]
In honor of Black History Month, each day here at The Source we’ll be chronicling many of the best moments pertaining to Hip Hop that occurred during the meaningful month of February – celebrating the birthdays of now-legendary MCs; highlighting the most impactful album and single releases; even reminiscing on the most obscure, yet culturally-significant […]
Today [February 5th] for Black History Month we celebrate the birth of baseball legend Henry Louis Aaron a.k.a. Hammerin’ Hank Aaron in 1938. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Hank Aaron was an renowned right fielder for The Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers from 1954 to 1978. He was born in Mobile, Alabama to Herbert […]
In honor of Black History Month, each day here at The Source we’ll be chronicling many of the best moments pertaining to Hip Hop that occurred during the meaningful month of February – celebrating the birthdays of now-legendary MCs; highlighting the most impactful album and single releases; even reminiscing on the most obscure, yet culturally-significant […]
On this day in Black History one of the most influential people involved in the Civil Rights Movement was born. Her name was Rosa Parks and her stance against injustice helped spark a movement that helped country make one of its biggest steps towards racial equality. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Rosa Louise McCauley was […]
In honor of Black History Month, each day here at The Source we’ll be chronicling many of the best moments pertaining to Hip Hop that occurred during the meaningful month of February – celebrating the birthdays of now-legendary MCs; highlighting the most impactful album and single releases; even reminiscing on the most obscure, yet culturally-significant […]
Spike Lee is well known for sending powerful messages through his films centered around controversial issues like racism, politics, and violence in the urban communities. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Lee has celebrated Black culture through films like Malcolm X and School Daze, just to name a few. He founded and and produced over 35 […]
Today in Black History is just as important as it is relevant to current events. On this day 146 years ago [February 3, 1870] African American citizens of the United States were awarded the right to vote in all elections. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The 15th Amendment to the US Constitution granted al African American […]
Today in Black History [February 3] the first substantial Negro Baseball League was founded in 1920. The league was founded that year by Rube Foster, known as the father of Black baseball. The league he founded was called the Negro National League. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Negro National League was one of several Black […]
Yesterday [Monday, February 1] Killer Mike, Polo the Don and Usher kicked off Black History in the most impacting way. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The three men walked into a Black-owned bank and opened up accounts in a effort to show support in the community. In a petition for others to do the same, […]
In celebration of Black History Month, we honor American sculptor William Ellisworth Artis, who was born today [February 2, 1914] in Washington, North Carolina. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Artis’ work, along with many other African American artists, helped create an artistic revival in the Black community at this time known as the Harlem Renaissance. […]
As much as 2015 saw tragedy with countless acts of police brutality and racially-charged misconduct, it also saw communities coming together in solidarity. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In particular, the #BlackLivesMatter movement has expanded its reach feverishly, working towards reforming what time and time again is proving our society has become one that deeply […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, Daye Jack finally dropped the visuals to his stirring “Hands Up” single, featuring an artist who’s been very forthcoming with political views of his own, Killer Mike. Jack and the avid Bernie Sanders supporter joined forces last year in light of the rampant police brutality plaguing America […]
As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor American poet, novelist, and playwright Langston Hughes, who was born today [Monday, February 1, 1902] in Joplin, Missouri. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Hughes is known as one of the earliest innovators of the new literary art form of jazz poetry. His poetry was one of the […]
Teaming up with rapper Awkword for what can literally be called a global collaboration, this epic posse cut features emcees, producers and DJs from all over the world. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The track, “I Am” spans nine countries and four continents on one ambitious seven-minute track. It showcases an impressive network of features, and is […]
Today marks the first day of the 40th year that we highlight the history and countless number of African-American achievements that have helped to make our nation what it is today through the observance of Black History Month. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information While the Black community should be proud to celebrate the impact it has […]
The United States should consider reparations to African-American descendants of slavery, establish a national human rights commission and publicly acknowledge that the trans-Atlantic slave trade was a crime against humanity, a United Nations working group said Friday. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The U.N. Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent released its […]
