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Black Theater Roundtable
Ryan Fischer In the season of Broadway, the brilliance of Black artists is on full display. Black theater has been the outlet for the expression of African American brilliance serving as a platform for Black artists to perform, tell their own stories, challenge racist and sexist ideals, and cultivate Black joy. Seeing Black artists and the creatives…
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Denzel Washington Returns to Broadway in Othello, Reviving a Shakespearean Classic
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 10: Denzel Washington attends the “Gladiator II” Premiere at Pathe Palace on November 10, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) Denzel Washington is making his highly anticipated return to Broadway, stepping into one of Shakespeare’s most demanding roles in a revival of Othello. As part of our Black History Month coverage, HOT 97 highlights this production, emphasizing Washington’s enduring legacy and the cultural significance of his return to the stage. The Oscar-winning actor will perform…
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Exclusive: Emmitt Smith Keeps Winning In The World Of Business
MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 01: Emmitt Smith attends the 9th Annual NFL Honors at Adrienne Arsht Center on February 01, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) In the history of the National Football League, Emmitt Smith is regarded as one of the greatest players of all-time. In his remarkable career (13 with the Dallas Cowboys and 2 with the Arizona Cardinals), Smith won three Super Bowls, scored 176 touchdowns, is the league’s all-time leading rusher with 18,355 yards and is also…
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Black Excellence Today: Jaide Lewis, CEO Of The Culture Collab Agency
Jaide Lewis, CEO of The Culture Collab Agency, has accomplished an extraordinary feat in the music industry by becoming the first female executive to secure partnerships with all three major record label groups at the same time, pioneering a new approach to agency leadership in entertainment. “My background at BET Networks gave me a foundation…
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Nessa & Colin Kaepernick: Making Moves by Building a Future Where Knowledge is Power
Hot 97’s own Nessa & Colin Kaepernick are Making Moves by building a future where knowledge is power. Through the “Know Your Rights Camp” and Ra Vision Media, they’re mentoring youth and amplifying Black voices, ensuring that education and creativity are at the forefront of change. Go to HOT 97.com and WBLS.com for more details.…
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Exclusive: Lil Duval Talks ‘We Dem Ones Comedy Tour’ & The Future Of Black Comedy
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 27: Comedian and show co-host Lil Duval attends the 2024 Adult Video News Awards at Resorts World Las Vegas on January 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) For more than 25 years, Lil Duval has been one of the most popular comedians on the scene. He was a series regular on the MTV2 shows Guy Code and Hip Hop Squares and hosted Ain’t That America on MTV2. As a comedic actor, Duval has appeared in Meet The Blacks, Grow House, The Trap,…
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Sylvia Robinson: The Harlem Visionary Who Built Hip-Hop’s Foundation
Sylvia Robinson appears in a portrait taken on June 22, 1992 at B. Smith’s Restaurant in New York City. (Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Sylvia Robinson came up in Harlem’s rough edges, born in 1935, when the Depression left families scrambling. On 128th Street, she sang gospel to eat, a kid with a voice that could cut glass. By 14, she’d caught a scout’s ear, and in ’57, she’s Mickey & Sylvia, laying down “Love Is Strange”—a Top 20…
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Tremaine Emory Talks Systemic Racism At Supreme + Denim Tears Being An Informative Brand
Tremaine Emory is Making Moves by turning fashion into a platform for Black stories. As the visionary behind Denim Tears, he’s breaking industry barriers and using creativity as resistance. From Supreme’s first Black Creative Director to opening his NYC flagship store, he’s proving that storytelling through fashion is a revolution. Brought to you by Boost…
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Janet Jackson Is Still In ‘Control’
Photo Credit Solaiman Fazel For more than 50 years, Janet Jackson has been a central figure in pop culture. She burst onto the scene as the youngest member of the Jackson clan during their time as an act in Las Vegas. On TV, Janet went on to play Penny in Good Times, and had roles in Different Strokes, and…
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Exclusive: Pretty Vee Talks Making Black History Every Day
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 12: Pretty Vee attends “The Pretty Victory” book discussion and signing with Pretty Vee and Nick Cannon at Barnes & Noble The Grove on February 12, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images) Pretty Vee can do it all. A social media superstar with millions of followers, the Miami native is a comedian, a budding actress, and a successful entrepreneur. She came to prominence for her hilarious style as a content creator which eventually led to her being cast on Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘N Out. She also launched…