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"Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future" tells the story of the African American composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century.

History was made Saturday on Southern University’s field as forever Dancing Doll, Regina Chenault, danced on the exact field she did back in 1986.

Tyra Banks sits down with TODAY style correspondent Zanna Roberts Rassi to talk about returning to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show after 20 years.

Legendary actress and Former Miss America Vanessa Williams returns to “Tamron Hall”, this time with her daughter Jillian Hervey, ½ of the pop duo Lion Babe.

Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones was an American soprano. She sometimes was called "The Black Patti" in reference to Italian opera singer Adelina Patti. Jones' repertoire included grand opera, light opera, and popular music.

"I'm what Judge Judy would be, if they weren't holding her back!"

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Angela Bassett reunites with Jennifer Hudson on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” for the Season 3 premiere!

Jennifer Hudson knows how special it is to be a part of “American Idol” history!

Jennifer Hudson welcomes the Sophisticated Sounds & Steppers Drill Team & Drum Squad for a thrilling performance led by their captain, 5-year-old Kenzley Reign!

For the Season 3 premiere, Jennifer Hudson’s fans share a very special message about how she has changed their lives.

Genealogist Frazine Taylor of Montgomery, Alabama, made it her life's work to help African American families piece together their history.

'The thing I’m most proud of is allowing myself to be loved by someone’

We love it when our friends come to visit… and it looks like some of them just can’t stay away!

In this heartwarming digital exclusive, meet the Evans family from Chicago, Illinois — dad Samuel Evans, mom Tateona Adams, and their five adorable boys!

In Season 1, Kelly Rowland gets real and unfiltered as she answers JHud’s wildest questions on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.”