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- James Brown -  ... - Ray Charles - ... The soul great, who died in 2004, was instrumental in defining a subset of the genre which took traditional African American gospel music and infused it with rhythm and blues and jazz. Blind since childhood, the singer and pianist was one of the first African American artists to cross over to white audiences on a wide scale and control over his own musical output at a major record label ... ....

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How Aretha Franklin blew open the doors of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ...

CNN 17 Aug 2018

And in doing so, she set the stage for generations of female artists -- more specifically, female African American artists. Of the 55 other legendary female performers have walked in her stead -- as solo acts or girl groups or members of some of the biggest bands in music history -- more than half have been African American....

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Aretha Franklin sought Respect way before #MeToo

Newsday 17 Aug 2018

With every word, she left an indelible impact on other female artists, on generations of women and African-Americans, and on our nation ... It was #MeToo decades before #MeToo ... With every word, she left an indelible impact on other female artists, on generations of women and African-Americans, and on our nation ... That’s worthy of respect. — The editorial board .......

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Molding Africa's first ever wax museum from the ground up.

Daily American 17 Aug 2018

Inspired by the Madam Tussaud museum, South African artist Lungelo Gumede creates lifelike statues of African heroes to go on display ... ....

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American Book Awards given to honor works reflecting nation’s cultural diversity

Chicago Sun-Times 17 Aug 2018

Books on human caging, early Detroit and African-American culture in Los Angeles are among ... African American Artists in Los Angeles in the 1960s and 1970s.” Tiya Miles was cited for her history “The Dawn of Detroit.”....

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Controversial Portrait Of Dak Prescott Appears In Fort Worth Art Exhibit

CBS Sports 17 Aug 2018

It’s an image inspired by the movie “Get Out” and a scene that delivers a powerful message about social equality for African-Americans. Artist Trey Wilder stands next to his controversial portrait of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. (CBS11) ... The artist admitted he didn’t expect his work to gain the kind of wide and mixed reaction it has gotten ... “I didn’t really take that to heart ... Comments ....

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'She knew she was blessed' - Smokey Robinson remembers Aretha

This is Money 17 Aug 2018

By Pavithra George. Aug 17 (Reuters) - When Motown great Smokey Robinson saw his lifelong friend Aretha Franklin play music for the first time, he said he was struck by the talent of the young girl who would become the "Queen of Soul ." ... He said on Friday that he wanted the public to remember her not only as an artist, but also as an activist and an important figure in the African-American community ... Martin Luther King Jr. and the Rev ... ....

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Artist Spotlight: Nanou Djiapo

Detroit news 16 Aug 2018

A weekly feature showcasing local artists ... African drum and dance ensemble ... Saturday on the Ford Main Stage at the African World Festival at the Charles H....

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Aretha Franklin: sublime soul diva whose voice inspired the civil rights movement

The Conversation 16 Aug 2018

She belonged to a generation of African American artists who migrated from the south during a time when segregation and Jim Crow law was still in effect, who then went on to participate in mainstream American culture ... She was one of the first true great divas of soul (alongside Diana Ross) – fusing gospel and African American spiritual music ......

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How Aretha Franklin inspired the civil rights movement

RTE 16 Aug 2018

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Artist Joseph Delaney's 'galloping spirit' moves through Knoxville Museum of Art show

Knox News 16 Aug 2018

The Knoxville Museum of Art shows 50 plus works by the late Joseph Delaney, a Knoxville native and African-American artist who loved 'the throng.' .......

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Women shaping Africa’s art

Mail Guardian South Africa 16 Aug 2018

Held at the Iziko South African National Gallery in December 2016, it comprised work by 23 ......

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10 things to do this weekend

Crain's Detroit Business 16 Aug 2018

Wright Museum for the 36th annual African World Festival.Cosplay and mingle with artists, authors and comic creators at Michigan Comic Con.Feel the spirit of "rock-n-muscle" ......

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