And those two Chicago neighborhoods are planets apart: Englewood is deep South Side, colorful but deadly, while Wicker Park is multiculti and so hip it hurts. But 27-year-old Nikki, who dropped the ...

2) Everyone in the audience needs to make sure it was a safe space for brown and black people. “My body, the way I’ve come to love my body is through humor. I deal with everything no matter how dark ...

In the vibrant world of Nigerian music, where Afrobeat dominates globally, a fresh generation of artists is carving out new paths with innovative sounds and deeply personal storytelling. Among these ...

The AFRO knows what it’s like to endure challenging times. John H. Murphy, Sr., a former enslaved man founded the AFRO in 1892 with $200 from his wife, Martha Howard Murphy. Together they created a ...

Eseoghene Atirene aka Sucee is a rare creative force reshaping the boundaries of African music. Born in Lagos and raised in Amuwo Odofin, the Delta-rooted artist describes himself as a fuss rapper—a ...

Cardi B, a global music icon, is known for her unapologetic public image, and chart-topping rap career. Yet, beyond the world of stardom, Cardi B’s heritage plays a pivotal role in shaping her ...