black history month

Black History on the PLUS Side: Whitney Houston
byjamesbarnes February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 50 Years Of Hip Hop, ERS+, R&B Plus Hip Hop, Uncategorized
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Deemed as “The Voice” in pop culture and regarded as a cultural icon, Whitney Elizabeth Houston was one of the most awarded artists of all time to have ever graced the microphone. Born on August 6, 1963, in Newark, New Jersey, Houston was an extreme force to be reckoned with during the 80s and 90s…

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Black History on the PLUS Side: James Brown
byjamesbarnes February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 50 Years Of Hip Hop, Black Music Month, ERS+, R&B Plus Hip Hop, Uncategorized
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In recognition of Black History Month, here’s a few words and some history on the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. During a time when Black people were the subjects of racial discrimination and a time when there was significant unrest from social and political tension, James Brown transcended the racial divides through his incomparable and…

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