With hits like “Respect” and “Chain of Fools,” she defined a female archetype: sensual and strong, long-suffering but ...

Few in Detroit were tighter with the Rev. Jesse Jackson than the family of Aretha Franklin. Jackson, who died Tuesday at age 84, was a longtime friend of the Rev. C.L. Franklin. The men were Midwest ...

Long before shows like The Voice and American Idol turned singing into a competitive sport, iconic vocalists were making their mark on music history. And while there have of course been some amazing ...

We're continuing our Black History Month series, looking back at Black culture in 2016. And today, we're going to focus on film and television with someone who is a bit of an expert on this, Ava ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Six months and 16 Oscar nominations ago, Delroy Lindo hopped on a Zoom call with the awards consultants running ...

Delroy Lindo, who just received his first Oscar nomination for 'Sinners,' in West Hollywood. (Bexx Francois / For The Times) Six months and 16 Oscar nominations ago, Delroy Lindo hopped on a Zoom call ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with filmmaker Ava DuVernay about the film and TV of a decade ago as part of a Black History Month series about the year 2016. We're continuing our Black History Month series, ...

Couples celebrated a Valentine’s Day Franklin County courthouse wedding Sixty-seven couples were married on Valentine’s Day at the Franklin County courthouse, despite the holiday falling on a Saturday ...