These videos also mirror a complex historical pattern of Black musical innovation being embraced and co-opted by mainstream ...

Over time, these sacred music performances became a significant part of Black culture in a genre known as gospel. After the end of the Civil War, formerly enslaved people were far from free due to ...

It’s all kinds of things that Black people have done to influence music. That’s why we’re celebrating it.” All month, the collective is partnering with iHeartMedia to provide three free ...