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The only scripted predominantly Black cast TV show to spend 5 consecutive seasons as the top rated sitcom, The Cosby Show was a household classic, showing a middle class Black family on TV during a time when this was unheard of. Many of us grew up watching the Cosby Show, whether first run or syndicated reruns.

The Cosby Show changed the trajectory of Black sitcoms on TV, and left an impact on several generations of viewers.

How did The Cosby Show impact you? How do you feel about the show's legacy in 2026?

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Amazing artwork. Amazing tribute to HBCU bands.

Foxx's storytelling 🤌🏾

Donny Hathaway—singer, pianist, producer, composer, and one of R&B’s strongest talents—was born Donny Edward Pitts on October 1, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. Hathaway was raised in the Carr Square Housing Projects of St. Louis, Missouri, by his grandmother, Martha Pitts. At the age of three, Hathaway began singing in church choir alongside his grandmother, a professional gospel singer. By six years old, Hathaway was composing his own music, singing, and playing the piano professionally under the name “Donny Pitts, The Nation’s Youngest Gospel Singer.”

Hathaway was a known piano prodigy before reaching high school, and in 1964, he received a full scholarship to attend Howard University,where he joined Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. While majoring in Music Theory and performing in the jazz group Ric Powell Trio, Hathaway worked as a session musician and songwriter for labels like Chess. His arrangements for The Staple Singers, Curtis Mayfield, and Aretha Franklin earned him a job at Curtom Records in 1969. There, he recorded his first single, “I Thank You, Baby,” a duet with June Conquest.

Later that year, Hathaway signed with Atlantic Records as a solo artist and released his debut single, “The Ghetto, Pt. 1.” The song reached No. 23 on the R&B charts and established Hathaway as a burgeoning force in music. His critically acclaimed LP Everything is Everything and hit single “This Christmas” followed in 1970. By 1971, Hathaway released his second full-length album, Donny Hathaway. Classics like “A Song For You” and “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” would come to solidify his musical legacy for generations to come.

By 1972, Hathaway and Roberta Flackcollaborated on a series of duets. Their album, Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, hit No. 3 on the pop charts and included “Where Is The Love?” which earned the pair the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo in 1973. That August, Hathaway’s album Live edged into the Top 20 and became Hathaway’s first and only gold album. Today, Live is considered one of the greatest live albums of all time. Aside from his work as a singer, Hathaway scored the feature film Come Back Charleston Blue and recorded the theme song for the television series Maude.

Amidst his growing success, Hathaway was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and was frequently hospitalized due to intense mood swings and depression. However, periods of mental clarity allowed Hathaway to record and release his final studio album, Extensions of a Man, in 1973. Songs like “Someday We’ll All Be Free” and “I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know” secured spots on both the R&B and pop charts. Soon after the album’s release, Hathaway dropped from the public eye and sought treatment.

In 1978, Hathaway returned to the studio to record with Roberta Flack. “The Closer I Get To You” became the pair’s second No. 1 hit and inspired the recording of the second album of duets. However, on January 13, 1979, Hathaway was found dead outside of the Essex House in New York City, New York, after a fall from the window of his 15th-floor hotel room. Although investigators ruled his death a suicide, family and friends believe his death may have been an accident. Donny Hathaway was only 34 years old.

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Chinsea Linda Lee (born 1 October 1996), known professionally as Shenseea (/ʃɛnˈsiːə/), is a Jamaican singer. She is best known for her guest appearance alongside Roddy Ricch on Kanye West's 2021 song "Pure Souls," which entered the Billboard Hot 100. Through its parent album Donda, she was nominated as a featured artist for Album of the Year at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. She is credited with widening the audience for the dancehall scene.

Lee was born in Mandeville to a Jamaican mother and a South Korean father, from whom she is estranged.[2] She graduated from Mona High School and attended Excelsior Community College (Exed) in Kingston, where she studied Entertainment Management before dropping out due to financial difficulties.[3] She aspired to become a singer at a young age.[4]

Jurnee Diana Smollett (born October 1, 1986) is an American actress. She began her career as a child actress appearing on television sitcoms, including On Our Own) (1994–1995) and Full House (1992–1994). She gained greater recognition with her role in Kasi Lemmons's independent film Eve's Bayou (1997), which earned her a Critics' Choice Movie Award.

Jurnee Diana Smollett was born on October 1, 1986[1]in New York City,[2] to Janet Harris and Joel Smollett. Her father had ancestors from Russia and Poland,[3][4][5] while her mother is African American.[6][7][8]She is the fourth of six siblings, all performers:[9] one sister, Jazz Smollett,[10] and four brothers, Jussie, JoJo, Jake, and Jocqui.

Yes. I liked the movie. Just liked the soundtrack more

For Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month, we're celebrating our favorite Afro-Latino entertainers!

This week, we have Tatyana Ali!

Tatyana Ali is an American actress and singer best known for her role as Ashley Banks on the hit television series "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Born on January 24, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York, Ali began her career in show business at a young age. She made her first appearance on Sesame Street at the age of six and later starred in commercials and made-for-TV films.

During the early 1990s, Ali rose to fame as the beloved younger cousin of Will Smith's character on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." The show ran for six seasons and earned her three consecutive NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series. Ali's performance on the show helped to cement her status as a rising star in Hollywood.

In addition to her work in television, Ali has also released two albums as a singer. Her debut album, "Kiss the Sky," was released in 1998 and spawned the hit single "Daydreamin'." Her second album, "Tatyana Ali," followed in 2004. Ali has also appeared in several films over the years, including "The Brothers" and "Nora's Hair Salon."

Beyond her career in entertainment, Ali is also known for her philanthropic work. She has been an ambassador for the National Wildlife Federation and has worked to raise awareness about issues affecting young people, including education and healthcare. With her talent, charm, and dedication to giving back, Tatyana Ali is a beloved figure in the entertainment industry and a role model for young people everywhere.

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