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  • Janet Jackson. Black woman with brown hair wears black outfit and carries black cape in front of red lights

    Celebrate Janet Jackson's Rock Hall Induction With Her Biggest Hits

    She is the only artist of color in a Hall of Fame class of inductees dominated by White rockers.

    Sameer Rao Dec 13, 2018 2:26PM EST
    Janet Jackson. Black woman with brown hair in black dress in front of charcoal wall with white text and man with black cell phone

    Janet Jackson, Chaka Khan Earn Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Noms

    They join LL Cool J and members of Rufus and Rage Against the Machine on the new list of prospective inductees of color.

    Sameer Rao Oct 9, 2018 11:59AM EDT
    Ledisi, Naomi Campbell, Lena Waithe, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, Beverly Bond and Tarana Burke stand next to one another in clothing of different colors on black stage in front of black and orange background

    Don't Miss These Powerful 'Black Girls Rock!' Highlights

    From speeches by Tarana Burke and Janet Jackson to an all-star tribute to the late Aretha Franklin, here are just a few reasons why this annual award show rocks.

    Sameer Rao Sep 10, 2018 11:14AM EDT
    Janet Jackson. Black woman wearing shimmery gold sweater, rainbow-colored beaded necklace and bracelets stands on a stage

    Janet Jackson Pays Tribute to Late Father at Essence Festival

    Joe Jackson died just two weeks before the performance.

    Kenrya Rankin Jul 9, 2018 11:59AM EDT
    Black man in black beret with white letters and black and white tuxedo holding beige award with grey emblem in front of grey buildings and orange sky; Black woman in gold dress holds gold award in front of dark-lit background behind black microphone

    Spike Lee and Janet Jackson Earn Historic Entertainment Awards

    The titans received career-defining honors at the Cannes Film Festival and Billboard Music Awards, respectively.

    Sameer Rao May 21, 2018 1:52PM EDT
    Black woman in black performance outfit in front of blue-lit stage and musicians

    Fans Demand #JusticeForJanet After Justin Timberlake's New Super Bowl Halftime Gig

    “White privilege is at an all time high,” tweeted one Twitter user. Many others agreed.

    Sameer Rao Oct 23, 2017 3:09PM EDT
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