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A warning and 3 advisories in effect for 4 regions in the area

FRANKIE BEVERLY


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The year in review: Influential people who died in 2024

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It was a life that took him from peanut farming to the presidency.

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Frankie Beverly, the Maze singer who inspired generations of fans with lasting anthems, dies at 77

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Frankie Beverly, who with his band Maze inspired generations of fans with his smooth, soulful voice and lasting anthems including “Before I Let Go,” has died.

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Essence Festival wraps up a 4-day celebration of Black culture

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The Essence Festival of Culture has ended in New Orleans with performances by Janet Jackson and a special tribute to Frankie Beverly & Maze.

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Usher and Janet Jackson headline 30th Essence Festival of Culture

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The best of Black culture’s policymakers, thought leaders, creatives, business minds, health experts and, of course, musical talent are converging in New Orleans over the Fourth of July holiday weekend as part of the Essence Festival of Culture.

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Essence Festival adds Usher to 2024 talent headliners

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R&B superstar Usher joins the night concert lineup for this summer’s 30th anniversary of the Essence Festival of Culture.

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Jermaine Dupri commemorates 50 years of hip-hop at Essence Festival of Culture

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Known as a rapper, super producer and music mogul, Jermaine Dupri is astonished that 30 years have passed since he founded his label, So So Def.

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Lupe Fiasco, 6lack highlight Apple Music Juneteenth playlist

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Several artists including Bun B, Lupe Fiasco and 6LACK have recorded songs honoring Juneteenth for Apple Music.

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Inaugural event to celebrate resiliency of Black Americans

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Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris campaigns for Democratic U.S. Senate challengers the Rev. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is slated to speak at Tuesday's event, “We Are One,” which will also honor the historic nature of her being the first Black and South Asian woman to become U.S. vice president. Black voters nationwide helped deliver Biden’s presidency, overwhelmingly supporting him from the start of his White House bid. The event will pay homage to the legacy of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities, as well as Black sororities and fraternities. It'll be hosted by Terrence J and feature Leslie Jones, DJ D-Nice, and Black cultural icons such as Frankie Beverly, The O’Jays, and Rapsody.

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Inaugural event to celebrate resiliency of Black Americans

Read full article: Inaugural event to celebrate resiliency of Black Americans

Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris campaigns for Democratic U.S. Senate challengers the Rev. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is slated to speak at the event, “We Are One,” which will also honor the historic nature of her being the first Black and South Asian woman to become U.S. vice president. Black voters nationwide helped deliver Biden’s presidency, overwhelmingly supporting him from the start of his White House bid. The event will pay homage to the legacy of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities, as well as Black sororities and fraternities. It'll be hosted by Terrence J and feature Leslie Jones, DJ D-Nice, and Black cultural icons such as Frankie Beverly, The O’Jays, and Rapsody.

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