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James McMurtry reminds me, line by line, that music can still do more than decorate our playlists. It can hold our hands ...
Black voices, art, music, and culture are woven into every aspect of what we consider pop culture today. It is our job to preserve this lineage and ensure that the contributions of the Black ...
Now, keep that same energy and call out K-pop and the cultural appropriation by Asian musicians who profit from Black culture while being anti-Black. 🤷🏿‍♀️ — Ola Ojewumi (@Olas_Truth ...
We demand that our pop heroes be virtuous in their private lives, valiant in their public art — and if they aren’t, we try to compensate by being ethical in our listening.
On Thursday, June 4, a slew of Korean pop music’s major players finally broke their silence. BTS, ATEEZ, and Monsta X sent out tweets within hours of each other, each showing support for Black ...
Created to celebrate Black artists and emphasize the importance, impact and influence of their work on society, the Black Art Matters pop-up exhibition opens this Saturday at the Cleveland Gallery ...
We rebroadcast this segment on Jan. 28, 2021. Click here for the audio. Earlier this summer, American K-pop fans mobilized support for Black Lives Matter using their massive and collective power ...
Music journalist and artist manager Holly G founded the Black Opry in 2021, an in-person community of Black artists and fans that commune to celebrate the art form.
These are the 100 best Korean pop songs of all time. Discover the best Korean pop music from BTS, Blackpink, NewJeans, and more.
Black women's contributions to pop music have long been erased or misunderstood. Three recent books, including Danyel Smith's Shine Bright, focus on these stories, offering a richer record of history.