Maya Angelou was a remarkable woman whose life was full of poetry, fighting for rights, and inspiring others. She was famous for using words to promote fairness, equality, and the strength of people. Her voice made a big difference in…
Aretha Franklin’s voice is recognized by millions, but her personal story remains less well known—by her own choice. In her 1999 memoir, From These Roots, the Queen of Soul opted to keep many of her life’s hardships private. The book…
Despite facing serious legal troubles, Sean “Diddy” Combs is fighting back against accusations made in an NBC documentary. The 55-year-old music mogul has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the network, claiming that Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy,…
Tracy Chapman made history as the first Black artist to receive a CMA Award for Song of the Year and has been honoured with an honorary doctorate in Fine Arts from Tufts University, her alma mater. Estimates of her net…
In a remarkable display of creativity and determination, Nigerian fashion designer Liz Sanya set a new Guinness World Record by crafting the world’s largest sandal within a mere 72 hours. Starting on January 2nd, the Ibadan-born designer embarked on this…
