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Tributes continue to pour in for Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ and host of BET's "Teen Summit," after her death at the age of 52. (Courtesy of Ananda Lewis via Facebook)

Tributes Continue to Pour In for Howard University Alum and Celebrated Host Ananda Lewis

by Stacy M. Brown June 12, 2025June 12, 2025

Cardi B is among the many celebrities condemning President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. (Courtesy of Cardi B via Instagram)

Cardi B Slams Trump Over Immigration Raids: ‘Have Some Compassion’

by Stacy M. Brown June 11, 2025June 11, 2025

Washingtonian musician Akinola Pedro is preparing to bring his progressive soul sounds to Songbyrd Music House on June 29, joined by four Black women artists in celebration of his sophomore album “POMEGRANATE?” (Courtesy of Keith Jones)

Northwest’s Akinola Pedro Uses His Latest Album to ‘Understand A Woman’s Worth’

by Jada Ingleton June 11, 2025June 12, 2025

Artist Doechii accepting an award at the 2025 BET Awards on June 9. She used her platform to speak out against immigration raids, anti-LGBTQ+ policy, and the Trump administration deploying the National Guard to address protests just blocks away from the 25th annual awards. (Courtesy of Doechii via Instgaram)

Star Power and Social Statements Define 25th BET Awards Ceremony

by Stacy M. Brown June 10, 2025June 10, 2025

Music industry professionals are remembering Sylvester Stewart, known to the world as Sly Stone, frontman of the groundbreaking band Sly and the Family Stone, after his death on June 9. (Courtesy of Sly Stone Music)

Sly Stone, Visionary Architect of Funk, Dies at 82

by Stacy M. Brown June 9, 2025June 12, 2025

A welcome sign at Roots Picnic 2025 at The Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia (Demarco Rush/The Washington Informer)

Roots Picnic 2025: A Nourishment of Mind, Body and Soul

by Demarco Rush June 4, 2025June 4, 2025

Saxophonist Emilio Modeste, guitarist Colin Cook, a graduate of D.C.'s Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and band leader and bassist Stanley Clarke, performing at the Kennedy Center on May 31 in the N 4Ever band. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

Bassist Stanley Clarke Ignites the Kennedy Center

by Brenda C. Siler June 2, 2025June 4, 2025

Trump Targets Beyoncé, Oprah, Springsteen in New DOJ Threat

by Stacy M. Brown May 19, 2025May 19, 2025

**FILE** Sean “Diddy” Combs (WI photo)

Diddy Trial: Consent, Power and Public Judgment

by Stacy M. Brown May 16, 2025May 16, 2025

**FILE** Sean "Diddy" Combs (Shamsuddin Muhammad via Wikimedia Commons)

Inside the Jury Room: Diddy Trial Underway

by Stacy M. Brown May 14, 2025May 14, 2025