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Public Enemy founder Chuck D (Kim Metso via Wikimedia Commons)

Public Enemy Returns: New Album Available Pay-What-You-Want

by Stacy M. Brown June 27, 2025June 30, 2025

Living Colour band members guitarist Vernon Bell, lead vocalist Corey Glover, drummer Will Calhoun, and bassist Doug Wimbish, with a surprise introduction from comedian and social commentator W. Kamau Bell during NPR’s Tiny Desk. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

Rock Band Living Colour Still Playing Hard, Wows at NPR Tiny Desk

by Brenda C. Siler June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

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

Prosecution Rests in Combs Trial After Six Weeks of Graphic Testimony, Defense Moves for Dismissal

by Stacy M. Brown June 24, 2025June 24, 2025

CeCe Winans recorded an NPR “Tiny Desk” concert that premiered on June 13. Accompanying Winans in the white top in this photo are (L-R) Tyrone Jackson, on guitar and vocalists Chaunda Jefferson, Ceaira Hardin, and Christi Richardson. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

Gospel Singer CeCe Winans Takes a Seat at the Tiny Desk

by Brenda C. Siler June 13, 2025June 19, 2025

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

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