Willie O’Ree Broke NHL’s Color Barrier
Often referred to as the Jackie Robinson of hockey, Willie O’Ree’s recollection of his arrival in the National Hockey League is that it wasn’t exactly front-page news. “I can’t recall…
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A Classic Revisited: “Rock With You” by Michael Jackson
Clearly, I didn’t choose “Rock With You” by Michael Jackson only for his fit. One of the main reasons I did is because it’s one of the SMOOTHEST records you…
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A Classic Revisited: Back Yard BBQ Must Have – “Before I Let Go” by Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
If your childhood was as blessed as mine, when you were younger and “Before I Let Go” by Maze featuring Frankie Beverly came on at the cookout, you would automatically…
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A Classic Revisited: “No Scrubs” by TLC
I’m always so conflicted when it comes to this TLC staple. On one hand, “No Scrubs” is an undeniable anthem, on the other hand it was played SO much when…
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A Classic Revisited: “If It Isn’t Love” by New Edition
I had a slight debate with someone as to whether or not “If It Isn’t Love” by New Edition belonged on the list. My exact response to them was, “How…
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A Classic Revisited: “Ready or Not” by After 7
“I’ll give you the sun, the rain, the moon, the stars, and the mountains. I’ll give you the world…” What woman wouldn’t want this to be sung to them? This…
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A Classic Revisited: “Nice & Slow” by Usher, A Sexy Time Classic
“Nice & Slow” has one of the best opening lyrics in the history of R&B. This is not an opinion, it’s a fact. If you, as a black person born…
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A Classic Revisited – The Ladies Anthem: “Shoop” by Salt-N-Pepa
How I was able to learn EVERY single word of Salt-N-Pepa’s “Shoop” song?! My Mom wouldn’t even let me watch the video. She said their short shorts were inappropriate, so…
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A Classic Revisited: “MotownPhilly” by Boyz II Men
When I first heard “MotownPhilly”, I knew the voices singing it were gonna be huge. My adolescent self felt it in my gut. The song was just too damn perfect…
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A Classic Revisited: “Can We Talk?” By Tevin Campbell
I wonder if Tevin Campbell knew he had pure gold with this one when he was recording “Can We Talk?” With this song, he legit spoke the minds of all…
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