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Chloe, Shahidi, Cordae part of Disney EP honoring Black life
Read full article: Chloe, Shahidi, Cordae part of Disney EP honoring Black lifeDisney is celebrating this year’s Juneteenth with a new EP about the Black experience featuring actor and activist Yara Shahidi, Chloe Bailey of Chloe x Halle and rapper YBN Cordae, who is donating his proceeds to students attending historically Black colleges and universities.
AP’s song of the year: Keedron Bryant’s ‘I Just Wanna Live’
Read full article: AP’s song of the year: Keedron Bryant’s ‘I Just Wanna Live’This cover image released by Warner Records shows "I Just Wanna Live," by Keedron Bryant. Bryant's song was named one of the top 10 of the year by the Associated Press. Keedron Bryant, “I Just Wanna Live": During times of turmoil and unrest, people respond differently. She asked her son, then 12-year-old Keedron Bryant, to sing the song and the rest is for the history books. The song not only helped Keedron Bryant land a record deal, it helped heal the world at a time when music is a language that unites us all.
Beyoncs message, epic performances stand out at BET Awards
Read full article: Beyoncs message, epic performances stand out at BET AwardsIn this video grab issued Sunday, June 28, 2020, by BET, Beyonce accepts the humanitarian award during the BET Awards. The singer dedicated her award to the Black Lives Matter movement, and encouraged activists to continue to push forward. DaBaby rapped a verse from the Black Lives Matter remix of his hit song Rockstar with Roddy Ricch at the awards. While holding a baseball bat, DaBaby then stood on a stage behind a group of people who had their fists raised high while others held Black Lives Matter signs. During the performance, video clips were shown of the national protests over the deaths of unarmed Black people including Floyd, Arbery and Taylor.
Alicia Keys to Host 'Nick News' Special 'Kids, Race and Unity' Featuring Teen Activists
Read full article: Alicia Keys to Host 'Nick News' Special 'Kids, Race and Unity' Featuring Teen ActivistsThe long-running Nickelodeon news program is hitting the airwaves once more with a new special, hosted by Alicia Keys, dealing with the protests and social movements sweeping the nation. Nickelodeon announced Tuesday that the "Girl on Fire" singer would helm the upcoming Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special, which aims to "amplify the voices and experiences of Black kids across the country amid current events." Kids, Race and Unity will focus primarily on the work being done by young activists throughout the U.S. and will include leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement answering questions submitted by kids. Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special airs Monday, June 29, at 7 p.m. ET/PT and will simulcast on Nickelodeon, TeenNick, and Nicktoons. RELATED CONTENT:Celebs Call for Justice for Breonna Taylor in Heartbreaking PSAAlicia Keys on How Oprah Winfrey Has Become a 'Beautiful Big Sister' to Her (Exclusive)Athletes Support Black Lives Matter Movement at 2020 ESPYS
'Sesame Street' and CNN's Town Hall Perfectly Explains Racism and the Need to Come Together
Read full article: 'Sesame Street' and CNN's Town Hall Perfectly Explains Racism and the Need to Come TogetherSesame Street has a long history of bringing important issues and powerful messages to children and families within their show. Not all streets are like Sesame Street. Not all streets are like Sesame Street. #CNNSesameStreet pic.twitter.com/mkL5ltCg21 CNN (@CNN) June 6, 2020There were also inspiring moments and segments, with 12-year-old Keedron Bryant talking about his viral song, "I Just Want To Live." https://t.co/icV04F4FNW pic.twitter.com/YF1DLZUhQj CNN (@CNN) June 6, 2020Many people watching the special, couldn't help but applaud Sesame Street and CNN on social media for delivering a meaningful message.
12-Year-Old Singer's Heartbreaking Song in Wake of George Floyd's Death Becomes Rallying Cry
Read full article: 12-Year-Old Singer's Heartbreaking Song in Wake of George Floyd's Death Becomes Rallying CryA 12-year-old gospel singer named Keedron Bryant has written an original song about the heartbreaking realities of being a young black man. During a time of nationwide protests and unrest over police brutality and racial injustice, the boy's song has become a rallying cry. In the song, Bryant sings: "I'm a young black man, doing all that I can to stand. In the video, Bryant wears a shirt that reads "Black Intelligence" created by a Toronto-based streetwear company. Obama said a friend of his "used the powerful song that went viral by 12-year-old Keedron Bryant to describe the frustrations he was feeling."