https://youtu.be/4w6OmHwwAcM Black Girl Magic was started by CaShawn Thompson in 2013 as a way to “celebrate beauty, power, and resilience of Black women,” and has since become a widespread term. We knew all along it existed but didn’t quite know how to describe it. I imagine women like Zelda Barbour Wynn Valdes saw the early […]
Learn about the history of the famed Fisk Jubilee Singers
Black History Month started in 1926 as Negro History Week, established by a historian named Carter G. Woodson.
Even though the Queens, NY emcee has stepped away from the mic in recent years, the ladies STILL love cool James.
Brandy and Monica are set to go head to head in a long-awaited Verzuz matchup next week. No matter if you’re #TeamBrandy or #TeamMonica, both singers have contended that the live event, that’s scheduled to air from Tyler Perry’s Studios in Atlanta, will not be a battle, but rather a celebration of their respective catalogues. […]
Raymond G. Allen Sr., an actor who played roles in classic 70’s television shows like Sanford and Son and Good Times has died. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR APP AND TAKE US WITH YOU ANYWHERE! According to TMZ, Allen was found unresponsive early Monday morning at a long-term care facility in California. He had been […]
Hey you! Yeah, you. Enough of the boxed stuff. It’s time to learn how to make real deal macaroni and cheese. Luckily for you, you don’t have to go on an extensive search to find the perfect recipe. We’ve compiled a list of 8 recipes (all from Black chefs) to choose from. Celebrate National Mac […]
With the current uprisings going on in response to social injustice and police brutality, one might wonder, where is the soundtrack? There have been several instances in our culture where some of your favorite R&B singers and rappers co-opted the “We Are The World” format into a meaningful posse cut. Join Our Text Club To […]
In her 72 years on this Earth, Grace Jones has managed to land on the playing field of every aspect of pop culture. Hip-hop is no different. Remember you can always take Magic 95.9 with you wherever you go by listening live online or via our app. In addition to her modeling and acting pursuits, […]
Learn More About Our Black History Month HBCU Athlete Hall of Fame Honorees! Black History Month HBCU Athlete Spotlight: Walter Payton, Jackson State University Black History Month HBCU Athlete Spotlight: Wilma Rudolph, Tennessee State University Black History Month HBCU Athlete Spotlight: Andre Dawson, Florida A&M University Black History Month HBCU Athlete Spotlight: Doug Williams, Grambling […]
For Black History Month, we will spotlight some of the greatest athletes in Historically Black College and University History. Today we spotlight a woman who became the first Black woman to win a Tennis Grand Slam champion. Little Known Black History Fact: Althea Gibson Althea Gibson started her sports career at the age of 12 […]
