Tag: The Recording Academy

Fela Kuti Awarded Posthumous Grammy

In a watershed moment, the Recording Academy has announced that the legendary Fela Kuti will be honored with the posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. This historic recognition marks the first time an African artist has received this prestigious accolade.

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Black Doctor Closing Racial Gap in Clinical Trials

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Black Farmers Fight Back Against Trump Policies

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