Duke & Ella — two of the greatest artists in jazz history, together.

Actor Laz Alonso questions why the U.S. citizenship test doesn’t include the civil rights movement & says immigrants wouldn’t have rights in the United States if not for African Americans’ sacrifices and struggles during the civil rights movement. 🎥 On That Note Podcast/Youtube

"My father worked on assembly lines in Detroit while I was growing up. Every day, I watched him do what he needed to do to support the family. But he told me, 'Life is short. Do what you want to do.'" - Anita Baker

Kwame, Dana Dane, Slick Rick, and Special Ed in one frame… this isn’t a photo, it’s a hip hop syllabus Before streams, trends, and algorithms, they were already building the blueprint: Rick made storytelling cinematic. Dana brought the humour and flair. Kwame made fashion part of the message. Special Ed was pure confidence on wax. No rollout. No virality strategy. Just culture. Give them their flowers while the foundation is still standing.

Saged the Night 🙏🏿 art by Fess Lewis

"I ain't no joke, I used to let the mic smoke Now I slam it when I'm done and make sure it's broke..." #Rakim

Tell your children about Ruby Bridges, the first Black child to integrate an all-white public elementary school in Louisiana. She turned 71 last year-she's only 71.

On this day in 1963, civil rights leader and organizer #MedgarEvers was assassinated by a white supremacist in the driveway of his home. We remember his legacy and honor his family, including his wife, #MyrlieEversWilliams, who was a dear friend of our founder, #CorettaScottKing. #MartyrsOfTheMovement #MLK #MalcolmX #TheKingCenter

"We are failing because we're willing to do everything for money but not willing to do anything for our people."

"I don't even call it violence when it's in self defense; I call it intelligence." -- Malcolm X

Awww the legendary Ms. Patti LaBelle 82, and Ms. Gladys Knight 82, who recently celebrated their birthdays were born 4 days apart. 🥳 Happy Birthday beautiful talented Queens

💥Three The Hard Way💥 @MrChuckD @GrandmasterMel5 👑👑👑

Some truths about poverty. #EndingPovertyIsPossible #MLK #TheKingCenter #Nonviolence

June 9th, 1992 Pete Rock & C.L Smooth released their debut album Mecca And The Soul Brother

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Scarface x The LOX

Death Row At Its Finest 💯 The Hip-Hop Ascension Age 1996 🙏🏿

Saddened to hear of Kanya’s passing. It was an honor to be in her presence this year at the @MOBOAwards which she founded. She was a pioneering British woman who fearlessly built a platform for our community, giving a voice and recognition to artists who deserved to be seen and celebrated. Rest in peace and power. 🕊️

Bahamadia is criminally underrated in my book. A Philly native ...

Curtis Mayfield - Move on Up - 1970