Maya Angelou was an American poet, singer, author, dancer and civil rights activist. She is recognized as one of the greatest writers ever. Her first book published in 1969, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, tells of her life up to the age of 17 and brought her international acclaim. The memoir received a […]
****Repost from Feb. 22, 2016***** Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Many people may have heard of the “Five Percenters” or the teachings that stem from this cultural phenomenon born in the ghettos of America, but there are very few who are familiar with the origins of the 5% Nation(also known as the Nation Of Gods […]
There has been a huge conversation about discrimination and racism in Hollywood in the months leading up to the 88th Academy Awards. The lack of creators of color lead to many regular Oscar attendees boycotting this year’s festivities. Many artists, actors, and activists have all spoken out with their opinion pertaining to “white Hollywood.” This debate […]
As one of the most popular genres of music in America and the world, for decades artists have created Hip Hop that makes us dance, sing, celebrate,mourn, fall in love,and reminisces on good times shared. From politics to religion, rap has been one of the pillars of music that best represents the African American community. […]
As this year’s Black History month begins to come to a close, we remember the legacy of wisdom and righteous of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Born 34 years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, Elijah Muhammad, following the teachings of Master W.D. Fard Muhammad, went on to lead the Nation of Islam from 1934 until his death. […]
If you’ve been watching television over the past five-10 years, you’ve definitely seen Seith Mann‘s work. Mann directed episodes for shows like The Walking Dead, Dexter and Sons of Anarchy (and the list goes on). His breakthrough short film, Five Deep Breaths, caught the attention of television producer Robert F. Colesberry and had it not been […]
On this day in Black History, R&B superstar R. Kelly won three Grammy Awards for his timeless single, “I Believe I Can Fly.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Written in 1996, this song was an original composition specifically for the cult classic film Space Jam. The song was originally released on November 26, 1996 on the […]
Today in Black History we celebrate the birth of American author, sociologist, historian, and civil rights activist Dr. W.E.B. DuBois. This man is one of the most important figures in the struggle for equality in the African American community. As a founding member of the NAACP, Dubois spent his entire professional career fighting to make […]
Swoosh BHM Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Black History Month arrives every February and it serves as a correction of an imbalance in recognition. Every year we celebrate the work of important african american figures and overall progress. The world collectively pays homage this month and tributes to a historically under appreciated faction of the population. […]
