Sam Cooke was one of the first Black artists of his era to fight for ownership of his music and publishing rights. Beyond being The Man Who Invented Soul, he was also a visionary businessman who paved the way for generations of artists. ๐
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A group of Morehouse College students won a $25,000 national grant at the 2026 Sports Emmy Awards for their documentary Before the Bell.
The film highlights the Morehouse Boxing Club, with part of the funding helping support the program's future growth.
Both albums got buried under headlines. Mariah Carey spent 2001โ2002 fighting back from the fallout of Glitter, while Michael Jackson was battling Sony over Invincible. The music deserved a fairer conversation. Iโm glad both albums are aging better than the narratives that surrounded them.
Imagine being a black athlete dominating such
a predominantly white sport while looking fly and alternative in an era where black athletes were barely even allowed to express themself without being persecuted? Truly revolutionary