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    Discovering her past: Element uncovers her roots through African Ancestry DNA testing Tarik Moody

National Town Hall Calls for Action on Racial Wealth Gap
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National town hall calls for action on racial wealth gap

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 12: Wes Moore, governor of Maryland speaks onstage during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 53rd Annual Legislative Conference National Town Hall at Walter E. Washington Convention Center on September 12, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for Congressional Black Caucus Foundation) The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 53rd Annual Legislative Conference addressed the racial wealth gap. The National Town Hall, held on September 12, […]

todaySeptember 16, 2024

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HYFIN Verified - Infinity Song, Chuck Strangers, Seafood Sam, Halina
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Your Old Droog discusses cultural identity in hip-hop landscape
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Your Old Droog discusses cultural identity in hip-hop landscape

by Tarik Moody
September 9, 2024
From Injury Reserve to solo act, RiTchie’s musical evolution
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From Injury Reserve to solo act, RiTchie’s musical evolution

by Element Everest-Blanks
August 15, 2024
Rising stars Chapel Hart discusses family, music, and country roots
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Rising stars Chapel Hart discusses family, music, and country roots

by Element Everest-Blanks
July 19, 2024

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National Town Hall Calls for Action on Racial Wealth Gap
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National town hall calls for action on racial wealth gap

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 12: Wes Moore, governor of Maryland speaks onstage during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 53rd Annual Legislative Conference National Town Hall at Walter E. Washington Convention Center on September 12, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for Congressional Black Caucus Foundation) The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 53rd Annual Legislative Conference addressed the racial wealth gap. The National Town Hall, held on September 12, 2024, highlighted policy's role in creating and maintaining this disparity. […]

todaySeptember 16, 2024

Pioneering ballerina Michaela DePrince dies at 29
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Pioneering ballerina Michaela DePrince dies at 29

Michaela DePrince performs Giselle with the English National ballet in London on Jan. 13, 2017.Ian Gavan/Getty Images Ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, an inspirational and pioneering figure in the dance world, has died at age 29 of undisclosed causes. Her death was announced via her Instagram by a spokesperson on Friday. “Her unwavering commitment to her art, her humanitarian efforts, and her courage in overcoming unimaginable challenges will forever inspire us,” read the caption. Her siblings also released a statement on Facebook, noting […]

todaySeptember 14, 2024

Milwaukee to host 2024 Sickle cell summit on sep 18
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Milwaukee to host 2024 Sickle cell summit on sep 18

Versiti Blood Center and Milwaukee's Health Department will present the 2024 Sickle Cell Summit on September 18. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Milwaukee City Hall. Health Commissioner Michael Totoraitis, PhD, will host the summit. The summit addresses healthcare needs for those affected by sickle cell disease. It invites patients, families, caregivers, and community stakeholders. It coincides with National Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September. Sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 Americans and is the […]

todaySeptember 13, 2024

10 must-listen new albums: Babyface Ray, Terrace Martin, Talib Kweli, Foushee, LSDXOXO, Lady Blackbird, J Rawls, Allysha Joy, Nidia & Valentina, JSWISS
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10 must-listen new albums: Babyface Ray, Terrace Martin & more

As we roll into the second week of September 2024, we have curated a selection of new releases. From Babyface Ray's ambitious hip-hop odyssey to Lady Blackbird's soulful jazz compositions, Foushee's genre-bending alt-R&B, and Talib Kweli & J. Rawls' lyrical hip-hop collaboration, this week's lineup offers something for every music enthusiast. We're also excited about Terrace Martin's innovative beats, LSDXOXO's provocative debut, Nilufer Yanya's introspective indie rock, Allysha Joy's heartfelt neo-soul, Nidia & Valentina's percussive electronic experiments, and JSWISS's long-awaited […]

todaySeptember 13, 2024

Kendrick Lamar shares 'not like us' music video
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Kendrick drops new track on instagram

Kendrick Lamar unveiled a new song on his Instagram account yesterday. The track, reportedly titled "Watch the Party Die," runs for five minutes. This release marks Lamar's first new music since "Not Like Us." That single emerged during his recent exchange with Drake. The song's debut follows Lamar's announcement as the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performer. This will be his second appearance at the event. Lamar's Instagram post featured a photo of black Air Force 1 […]

todaySeptember 12, 2024

R&B legend Frankie Beverly Passes Away at the age of 78
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R&B legend Frankie Beverly Passes Away at the age of 78

Frankie Beverly, renowned R&B singer and frontman of Maze, passed away on September 10, 2024. The Beverly family announced his death in a statement." He lived his life with pure soul as one would say, and for us, no one did it better. He lived for his music, family and friends," the family stated. Beverly began his musical journey in Philadelphia, singing gospel in his local church choir as a young student. Beverly founded Maze in Philadelphia in 1970, initially […]

todaySeptember 11, 2024

Milwaukee's Twisted Plants wins grant from feed the soul foundation
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Milwaukee’s Twisted Plants wins grant from Feed The Soul Foundation

Photo via Twisted Plants Instagram Milwaukee-based vegan restaurant Twisted Plants has been selected for the 2024 Feed the Soul Foundation cohort. The eatery will receive a $10,000 grant and six months of business development services. Twisted Plants' journey began in 2016 when co-founder Arielle Hawthorne faced a lymphoma diagnosis. This health challenge prompted Arielle and her husband, Brandon, to explore plant-based diets. Inspired by their dietary shift, the Hawthornes launched a food truck in the spring of 2019. Their vegan […]

todaySeptember 11, 2024

Actor and beloved baritone James Earl Jones dies at 93
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Actor and beloved baritone James Earl Jones dies at 93

James Earl Jones, pictured here in 2014, followed in the footsteps of actors like Sidney Poitier, Paul Robeson and Canada Lee, all of whom refused to be limited by stereotypical roles. One of America's most beloved actors, James Earl Jones, died Monday at age 93. He was at home in Dutchess County, N.Y. surrounded by his family, his longtime agent Barry McPherson confirmed to NPR. In addition to an illustrious stage career — which included roles in classics like Macbeth, […]

todaySeptember 9, 2024

Your Old Droog discusses cultural identity in hip-hop landscape
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Your Old Droog discusses cultural identity in hip-hop landscape

In an exclusive interview with HYFIN Verified, Brooklyn-based emcee Your Old Droog shares his latest studio album, "Movie," and his evolving place in hip-hop. Released to critical acclaim, "Movie" spans 18 tracks and features collaborations with industry titans like Madlib, Harry Fraud, Ohbliv, Just Blaze, and Conductor Williams. "When I was a young child watching movies with my parents, whenever something was too good to be true, like a crazy stunt, or something that defied reality in a film ... […]

todaySeptember 9, 2024

Beyoncé snubbed by CMA Awards despite chart-Topping success
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Beyoncé snubbed by CMA Awards despite chart-Topping success

Photo by Blair Caldwell Beyoncé's country album "Cowboy Carter" failed to secure CMA nominations. The Hollywood Reporter states the awards overlooked her groundbreaking achievements. The singer's "Texas Hold 'Em" topped Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart. It remained at number one for ten weeks, a first for a Black woman."Cowboy Carter" dominated Billboard's Top Country Albums chart for four weeks. This unprecedented feat further solidified Beyoncé's impact on the genre. Despite her success, Beyoncé was shut out of all CMA categories. […]

todaySeptember 9, 2024

Black education advocates press issues for presidential debate
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Black education advocates press issues for presidential debate

Students from Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy with Dr. Howard Fuller via their website Black education advocates are urging presidential candidates to address the education crisis affecting Black children in the upcoming ABC News Presidential Debate. The Freedom Coalition for Charter Schools (FCCS), founded by educators including Milwaukee's Howard Fuller, leads this call to action. Sarah Carpenter, CEO of Powerful Parent Movement, emphasizes the importance of this issue. "America cannot be a world leader if our children lack quality education," […]

todaySeptember 9, 2024

Kendrick Lamar performs at last summer's Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn. Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Invisio
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Kendrick Lamar will headline next year’s Super Bowl halftime show

Kendrick Lamar performs at last summer's Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn. Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Invisio Kendrick Lamar is returning to the Super Bowl stage, this time as headliner. The Grammy Award-winning rapper will play the Apple Music halftime show at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 9, 2025, the NFL, Apple Music, Roc Nation and Lamar himself announced Sunday. .@KendrickLamar. Super Bowl LIX. New Orleans. February 2025. #AppleMusicHalftime@AppleMusic @RocNation @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/1XmZWutsWl— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2024 "Rap […]

todaySeptember 9, 2024

6 must-listen new albums: Toro Y Moi, LL Cool J, Laila!, G Herbo & More
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6 must-listen new albums: Toro Y Moi, LL Cool J, Laila!, G Herbo & More

HYFIN's must-listen new albums for the week of September 6, 2024, offer an eclectic mix of sounds from veteran artists and fresh voices alike. From Toro y Moi's genre-bending experiment to LL Cool J's star-studded comeback, Amadou & Mariam's career retrospective, G Herbo's lighter turn, Laila!'s debut, and James Bangura's electronic EP, there's something for every music enthusiast this week. Toro y Moi - "Hole Erth" Chaz Bear's eighth studio album as Toro y Moi is a bold departure from […]

todaySeptember 6, 2024

Milwaukee rapper Myaap Releases New Single 'Wrist Buss'
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Milwaukee rapper Myaap Releases New Single ‘Wrist Buss’

Myaap, an 18-year-old musician from Milwaukee, has unveiled her latest track, "Wrist Buss". The song features lively production elements. The release follows Myaap's recent EP, "YOP!" produced by Nedarb of Goth Money. Nedarb has previously worked with artists like Lil Peep and $uicideboy$."Wrist Buss" showcases Myaap's distinctive style. The song includes confident lyrics and a repetitive chorus. Myaap recently performed as an opening act for Veeze's Ganger Tour. Her "YOP!" EP demonstrates her artistic growth and ambition. The young artist's […]

todaySeptember 6, 2024

Only seven Black innovators out of 100 featured in TIME100 AI list
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Only seven Black innovators out of 100 featured in TIME100 AI list

TIME Magazine's 2024 TIME100 AI list, an annual compilation showcasing the 100 most influential figures in artificial intelligence, has once again highlighted a pressing issue in the tech industry: the lack of diversity, particularly Black representation. Only seven of the 100 individuals recognized for their contributions to AI are Black. This stark underrepresentation is not just a numbers game; it reflects a broader, systemic issue within the AI industry and tech sector. The TIME100 AI list, now in its second […]

todaySeptember 6, 2024

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