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  • Barack Obama in dark navy suit with white shirt and navy tie with white stripes

    Wake Up and Wind Down With President Obama's New Two-Part Spotify Playlist

    The playlist, curated for day and night, features artists as varied as Jidenna, Esperanza Spalding and Billie Holiday. 

    Sameer Rao Aug 12, 2016 11:02AM EDT

    WATCH: Atlanta Musician Runs and Cycles to Fight Police Brutality in 'Justice Trail'

    Edward “Prohaize” Minta’s cross-state exodus comes to life in this new short documentary. 

    Sameer Rao Apr 20, 2016 4:19PM EDT

    Jidenna on Black Lives Matter: 'It Is About Humanity And Valuing Each And Every Life'

    Following his knockout Made in America performance, the “Classic Man” spoke to the Philadelphia Inquirer about Black Lives Matter and body positivity in his work.

    Sameer Rao Sep 9, 2015 11:49AM EDT

    Janelle Monáe on Iggy Azalea: 'She Steals From Us, We Steal Back'

    Check out a video of the Electric Lady being blunt about sampling “Fancy” for Jidenna’s “Classic Man” on “Ebro in the Morning” last week. 

    Sameer Rao Aug 20, 2015 1:18PM EDT

    Janelle Monáe and Co. Perform Protest Anthem 'Hell You Talmbout' on 'Today,' Get Cut Off

    The Wondaland crew just recorded one of the most life-giving anthems in contemporary activism, but when they tried to explain the song on “Today,” they were cut off. 

    Sameer Rao Aug 14, 2015 3:22PM EDT

    Janelle Monáe and Jidenna March for Black Lives in Philadelphia

    The Electric Lady and Classic Man led a protest against police brutality in Philadelphia yesterday. 

    Sameer Rao Aug 13, 2015 12:40PM EDT

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