A biography of Mary J. Blige.
Mary J. Blige was living in a Yonkers housing project when she recorded a song at a karaoke booth in a local mall. The recording made it to the desk of music exec Sean Combs, who helped her release her first album.
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Browse notable black entertainers such as Michael Jackson, Eddie Murphy, and Oprah Winfrey.
Famous Black Entertainers
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The 1990s was the era of the riot grrrl, the rapper and Lilith Fair, which served to reshape traditional ideas of feminism. Artists such as Bikini Kill, Meg White, Queen Latifah and Lady Gaga were able to explore the formerly male-dominated areas of the music industry and become some of the leading voices of the industry. Whether in high-heels, stilettos, or army boots, these ladies stood toe-to-toe with any male artist of the day.
Female Music Icons of the 1990s and New Millennium
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African-American Biopics
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