Category: Black Excellence

Black Excellence Top Stories

Earth, Wind & Fire New Documentary To Debut June 7th During Black Music Month

June 2, 2026
Kerry Lewis

From the mind of Amir ‘Questlove’ Thompson, the man who brought us “Summer of Soul,” “50…

Black Excellence Top Stories

Does Hip-Hop Belong In The Rock & Roll Hall Fame? Let Me Explain …

May 3, 2026
Kerry Lewis

Congratulations to the most recent inductees for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class.…

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Top 10 Blaxploitation Soundtracks of All Time

April 1, 2026
Kerry Lewis

How are the 1970s remembered in the Black community? Soul Train, afros, Black Pride, and most…

Black Excellence Top Stories

The Iconic Apollo Theater: Major Renovations Underway and Venue History

March 6, 2026
Kia Reed

Extensive renovations are currently underway at the Apollo Theater in New York. The 65-million-dollar project is…

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Healing Against the Odds: Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, America’s First Black Female Doctor

February 9, 2026
JP Showtime

Rebecca Lee Crumpler was a trailblazer in American history and is recognized as the first African…

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Marie Van Brittan Brown: The Woman Who Invented Home Security

February 4, 2026
JP Showtime

Marie Van Brittan Brown was an inventor whose idea forever changed how people protect their homes.…

Black Excellence

Madam C.J. Walker: From Orphaned Child to Millionaire Entrepreneur

February 2, 2026
JP Showtime

Madam C.J. Walker is remembered as one of the greatest self-made millionaires in American history. Her…

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The Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 19, 2026
JP Showtime

Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, into a close-knit,…

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BET Celebrates 45 Years of Black Excellence

January 1, 2026
Kerry Lewis

Robert “Bob” Johnson had a vision to start a Black television network. Back in 1980, Black…

Black Excellence

A Brand-New Funk … The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Takes Hip-Hop to New Heights

September 24, 2025
Kerry Lewis

“Now this is a story all about how … my life got flipped turned upside down.”…

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