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The Slave Bible: How Scripture Was Altered to Uphold Slavery
Discover the shocking history of the Slave Bible, where hundreds of biblical chapters were removed to promote obedience and discourage freedom.
Luther Vandross
Luther Vandross was a singer and songwriter whose smooth style and voice lent themselves to romantic ballads.
Patti LaBelle
Patti LaBelle is an African American singer and actress who has been called the Godmother of Soul. She is best known for hits like "If Only You Knew," "New Attitude" and "Stir It Up."
Sweet Love: How Anita Baker’s RnB Classic Inspires New Generations
Anita Baker’s “Sweet Love” remains an R&B masterpiece—covered by artists from Fierce and MiC LOWRY to SZN4 on Netflix’s Building the Band, proving true love songs never fade.
Kitten Rescued From Excavator Joins Ohio Work Crew
An Ohio construction worker rescued a tiny kitten from an excavator. Now Sue has a new family, a new job and even her own hard hat.
A Great Day in Harlem: Jazz History in One Photograph
The story behind Art Kane’s iconic 1958 “A Great Day in Harlem” photo, which gathered dozens of jazz legends on one Harlem stoop.
Lord Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise: Meaning and Origin
Discover the meaning and history of “Lord willing and the creek don’t rise,” an old American saying about faith, uncertainty and life’s surprises.
Luna Parc: Inside Ricky Boscarino’s Eclectic Art Home
Explore Luna Parc, Ricky Boscarino’s extraordinary New Jersey home where mosaics, sculpture, collections and architecture become one evolving work of art.
The 60 Four Bring Retro Magic to The Voice Australia
Meet The 60 Four, the retro vocal group bringing four-part harmonies, slick choreography and classic showmanship to The Voice Australia.
Miss When MTV Played Music Videos? These Channels Still Do
Miss the days of turning on TV and watching music videos? These channels still play them, from '80s and '90s classics to today's biggest hits.
10 Times “Baby” Became an Unforgettable Hit
From Britney Spears and Beyoncé to The Supremes and Justin Bieber, discover 10 famous songs with “Baby” in the title.
A Different World Theme Song: From Aretha to Brandy
Explore the history of the A Different World theme song, from Phoebe Snow and Aretha Franklin to Boyz II Men and Brandy's 2026 reboot version.
Jungle Jim’s: America’s Largest Grocery Store
Explore Jungle Jim’s International Market, the massive Ohio grocery store packed with global foods, quirky attractions, hot sauces and more.
The Copacabana: History of New York’s Legendary Club
Explore New York’s legendary Copacabana, from Sinatra and the Copa Girls to Motown, its disco rebirth and Barry Manilow’s famous song.
Sam Cooke: The King of Soul and His Musical Family Legacy
Explore Sam Cooke’s remarkable career, timeless songs and musical family legacy, from Linda Womack to today’s Womack Sisters.
Why Are Food Mascots Always Asking Us to Eat Them?
Why do food mascots happily advertise their own demise? Explore the strange, funny history and psychology of mascots selling themselves as food.
