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This Week in Good Black News: Erykah Honors D’Angelo, MacKenzie Scott Donates $38M, Jamaica Rebuilds, Rosa Parks Statue Unveiled, & Teyana + Angela Shine at Vogue

Get into these cultural moments and powerful philanthropy, celebrating Black excellence across music, education, activism, and fashion.
10/30/2025

Erykah Badu Shouts ‘D’Angelo!’ In Raw On-Stage Moment

After a somber reflection on death, Badu turns her set into a soul-stirring memoriam for D’Angelo.
10/27/2025

Erykah Badu Clears the Air on Outkast’s ‘Ms. Jackson’ Inspiration

During a recent podcast appearance, Badu shared that she doesn’t think the record was written about her, but her mother proudly claims the spotlight instead.
10/24/2025

New Music Friday: Cardi Back Outside, PLUTO’s Reign Begins, and Gucci Got a Surprise for Us

From Bronx bars to Atlanta flexes, this week’s releases are shaking the table — here’s what you need to hear first.
06/20/2025

5 Facts to Know About Exploited 19th-Century Attraction Sarah Baartman

The late South African was enslaved and exhibited for European audiences.
04/01/2025
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BET Current: Erykah Badu Stays ‘On Trend,’ Claims to Have ‘Vandalized’ Her Tesla

Badu has joined surmounting protests against the controversial Elon Musk-owned company.
03/28/2025

Erykah Badu Stays ‘On Trend,’ Claims to Have ‘Vandalized’ Her Tesla

Badu has joined surmounting protests against the controversial Elon Musk-owned company.
03/26/2025
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BET Current: Erykah Badu Announces First Album in 15 Years

The neo-soul legend is back with a highly anticipated project, teaming up with The Alchemist.
03/24/2025

This Week in Good Black News: April Walker Teams Up with Reebok, Cordae Hits NPR with His Mom, and Erykah Badu Plots Her Musical Comeback

Plus, Paris’s Pompidou Center’s latest exhibition honors over 100 artists of African descent.
03/21/2025

Erykah Badu Announces First Album in 15 Years

The neo-soul legend is back with a highly anticipated project, teaming up with The Alchemist.
03/20/2025

Doechii, Tyla, GloRilla & More Lead Billboard Women In Music 2025 Honorees

These hip-hop and R&B powerhouses are making waves. Here’s why Billboard is honoring them.
03/11/2025