Feature: The NUBIANO Exchange
A new, dynamic voice in Black America
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Interview: Musiq Soulchild - Singer and Songwriter— Over the past eight years, Musiq Soulchild has released five best-selling (and award-winning) albums.
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An Interview with Brian McKnight, Singer, Songwriter and Producer— Brian McKnight is one of America's last modern-day "soul men."
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Interview: Tony Rich - Singer, Songwriter, and Producer— Tony Rich's rugged determinism and incessant persistence have blazed a trail that few other artists are willing to travel.
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Interview: Raphael Saadiq – Singer, Songwriter and Producer— With all things considered, Raphael Saadiq is the thread that has weaved the fabric of contemporary soul music together.
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Interview: Akon – Singer, Songwriter and Producer— Akon is a shining example of a man determined to keep his past from dictating his future.
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Interview: Labelle (Sarah Dash, Nona Hendryx and Patti LaBelle) - R&B's Pioneering Female Trio— Every contemporary female R&B trio has been influenced by Labelle's style — whether they know it or not.
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Interview: Michelle Williams (of Destiny's Child) – Singer and Actress— Michelle Williams "survived" Destiny's Child's disbandment, by launching a successful career on the Broadway stage.
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Interview: Estelle - Singer and Songwriter— Estelle's soulful lyrics and brutal honesty have led various media outlets to dub her "the British version of Lauryn Hill."
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Interview: Eric Benét - Singer and Songwriter— As “You’re the Only One” climbed to the top of Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, Eric Benét solidified himself as an R&B legend!
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Interview: Karina Pasian - Singer and Pianist— When Quincy Jones goes out of his way to support a new, budding artist, the world would be wise to pay attention.
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A Conversation with British R&B Artist Craig David— Since his 2000 debut, Craig David has garnered four MOBOs, three Ivor Novello Awards, and two MTV Europe Awards.
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Interview: Quinnes "Q" Parker (of 112) - Singer and Songwriter— With six ASCAP awards to his credit, Quinnes "Q" Parker is fully equipped to embark on a solo career.
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Nas and The New Yorker Miss the Satirical Mark— Although satire should never be censored, it is not always useful, especially when one aspires to foster widespread understanding.
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Interview: Tye Tribbett - Gospel Singer and Songwriter— The innovative work of Tye Tribbett & Greater Anointing has brought spiritual music to mainstream audiences.
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Interview: Robin Thicke - Singer and Songwriter— Determination and perseverance have been the hallmarks of Robin Thicke's musical career.
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Interview: Adele - Singer and Songwriter— The British press has hailed Adele as the "new Amy Winehouse."
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Interview: Lalah Hathaway - Singer and Songwriter— As the daughter of Donny Hathaway, one of soul music's eternal legends, the expectations placed upon Lalah's career have been extraordinarily high.
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Interview: Keli Goff, Author and Political Analyst— Keli Goff has emerged as one of Washington's key political commentators, serving as a regular contributor to CNN, FOX News Channel, and Bloomberg Radio.
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Interview: Farrah Gray - Author, Philanthropist, and Real Estate Entrepreneur— At the age of 14, Farrah Gray became a self-made millionaire, despite being raised in the impoverished South Side of Chicago.
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Not Your Mama's Mariah— By most accounts Mariah Carey has undergone a complete transformation.
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Interview: Tamia, Singer and Songwriter— Since 1994, Tamia has put moves on the hearts of music lovers across the globe.
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One in Nine: Behind a Racially Discriminatory Sentencing Policy— Racialized sentencing disparities have long been present in the United States criminal justice system.
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Interview: Anthony David, Singer and Songwriter— R&B sensation Anthony David will be the first artist to release an album under SoulBird Music, India.Arie's new banner.
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Interview: Tiffany Evans, Singer and Actress— Tiffany Evans is the only singer in Star Search history to receive a perfect, five-star score on every appearance.
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Interview: Dianne Reeves, Jazz Singer Extraordinaire— Dianne Reeves is the only singer spanning across all music genres to win GRAMMY Awards in the vocal category for three consecutive recordings.
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Music Review: Dianne Reeves - When You Know
— As a four-time GRAMMY winner, Dianne Reeves stands in a league of her own.
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Music Review: Kelis - The Hits— When music critics talk about contemporary R&B divas, Kelis is never mentioned and, for many, hardly an afterthought.
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Interview: Reverend A. R. Bernard, Senior Pastor and CEO of the Christian Cultural Center— Reverend A. R. Bernard is the founder and spiritual leader of the 29,000-member Christian Cultural Center in New York City.
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TV Review: Nick News - The Legacy of Slavery— In celebration of Black History Month, Nickelodeon will air Nick News: The Legacy of Slavery on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 9:00 p.m.
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TV Review: Nick News - Martin Luther King— In celebration of Black History Month, Nickelodeon will air Nick News: Martin Luther King on Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 9:00 p.m.
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Book Review: Happiness Is... Simple Steps to a Life of Joy by A. R. Bernard
— Page after page, this book shows us that the story of our lives is being written one day at a time.
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2008 Grammy Predictions (Rap Categories)— Clayton Perry gives his predictions (in the rap field) for the 50th Grammy Awards.
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2008 Grammy Predictions (R&B Categories)
— Clayton Perry gives his predictions (in the R&B field) for the 50th Grammy Awards.
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Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) Expands Media Mogul’s Empire— As the richest self-made woman in America, there is much to be said about the life and legacy of Oprah Winfrey.
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Janet Jackson Shows Discipline with “Feedback”— With the release of Discipline, the world may very well see Janet Jackson return to take her throne.
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Music Review: Kirk Franklin K.O.'s in the Fight of My Life— Kirk Franklin, over the past 14 years, has managed to interest a younger (and culturally diverse) generation in the music ministry.
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To Marc Ecko And Those Who Voted On The Fate of Bonds' 756th Home Run Ball— It is dangerous to allow an individual's wealth or personal politics to dictate the legacy of any person.
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Interview: Kwame Jackson - Real Estate Entrepreneur and Professional Speaker (of Apprentice Fame)— Kwame Jackson reflects on life, the Apprentice experience, and race in America.
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R. Kelly and the Slow, Unfortunate Death of R&B— The state of R&B music is a direct reflection of the state of Black America.
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Facedown In The Mainstream: Cultural Pimpin' & Hip Hop— Art reflects the people and if we want Hip-Hop to change, we have to love ourselves enough to change.
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Slavery: Alive and Well and in America— Slavery and human trafficking still take place in the United States.
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I've Got the Power— The apathetic will be just as responsible for the world's political future as misguided voters.
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The Girl in the Mirror— The pursuit of beauty is risky business, indeed.
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Re-Defining Blackness— How will the expansion of the black population into areas where they were once scarce affect culture and politics in those areas?
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In Oprah's Defense— Many celebrities squander their fortunes, yet no one complains about excess.
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Why the Fuss?!— It's only a matter of time before other shock jocks say something equally insensitive.
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The Spirit of James Brown’s Soul— I guess even in death he is moving around, not settled, nor given the credit that is due.
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The Case of Genarlow Wilson: Injustice or Protection from a Sexual Predator?— Wilson’s sentence is extreme. It is of little to no rehabilitative affect and is not an effective deterrent for any other sexually active teen.
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Strangers at Our Borders— We've spent half a century trying to heal the wounds of racism. But now Mexican immigration is targeted in the name of "national security".
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Sean Bell and the “Reasonableness” of Justice— "When the dust settles and the smoke clears, reasonableness will prevail in [the] grand jury."
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Field Negroes Strike Again!— Just like slavery times, Obama’s blackness is being called into question for largely invalid reasons.
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A New Order of Discipline— I used to think good parenting came naturally - and then I grew up.
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The Undoubtedly Negro Sport of Hockey?— The style of play crafted by the Coloured Hockey League of the Maritimes greatly influenced the National Hockey League.
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Movie Review: Race Stains La Marre’s Color of the Cross— The focus is so heavy on race that there is barely any mention to Jesus’ actual teachings or purpose, only that he is being persecuted due to his skin color.
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American Idolatry and Its Double Standards— However unfortunate for some, everyone is not able to skate over their transgressions without being reprimanded.
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Misplaced Protest in the Black Community— Mobilization against blatantly racist attacks is a necessity, but the same level of anger should be expressed towards other issues contributing to the black community's collapse.
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More Than Black History Month Is Needed— How can appreciation for black contributions to America be reached if black history is not deemed significant enough to make inroads inside the American schoolroom?
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Rehabilitating Hate?— What is homophobe rehab? Is it effective? And why is their no rehab for racists? Or is there? And if there is, why didn’t Kramer go? So many questions!
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Beyond Affirmative Action: What’s the Real Issue?— However disheartening, in a world of limited resources, to equate two groups often requires that one group is taken from while the other is given to.
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Making Things Worse: International Aid and Development Policies in Africa— Why are there countless international aid efforts toward poverty alleviation, yet poverty is still as strong as it has ever been and getting worse?
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