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02/06/2026

Sylvia Rose Moy was an American songwriter and record producer, best known for her work with the legendary Motown Records. Born on September 15, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, Moy's career in the music industry began in the early 1960s. She initially worked as a singer, but her talents soon transitioned her into a prolific songwriter and producer.

Moy made significant contributions to the Motown sound, collaborating with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and The Isley Brothers. One of her most notable achievements was co-writing several hit songs with Stevie Wonder, including "Uptight (Everything's Alright)" and "My Cherie Amour." These songs became classics in the Motown catalog and helped solidify Moy's reputation as a skilled songwriter.

In addition to her collaborations with Wonder, Moy also worked with other Motown artists, penning hits such as "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)" for The Isley Brothers and "It Takes Two" for Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston.

Throughout her career, Moy earned acclaim for her songwriting abilities, which often combined catchy melodies with heartfelt lyrics. Her work played a significant role in shaping the Motown sound and contributed to the label's success during the 1960s and beyond.

Sylvia Rose Moy's legacy continues to inspire aspiring songwriters and producers in the music industry. She passed away on April 15, 2017, but her contributions to the world of music remain timeless, ensuring that her influence will be felt for generations to come.

02/06/2026

Selma Burke began playing with clay around the age of seven. And with that experience, she discovered a love of making sculptures. “It was there in 1907 that I discovered me,” she said, looking back.
While Selma loved art, her mother encouraged Selma to pursue a financially stable career. So Selma studied nursing and took a job as a private nurse in New York City in the late 1920s.
But in New York City, Selma found much inspiration from the Harlem Renaissance scene. She found a community of artists and began making art a more significant part of life.
To improve her skills, Selma began taking art classes at Sarah Lawrence College. She then traveled to Europe for training and projects. In 1941, Selma earned an MFA from Columbia. And the year prior, while still a student herself, she opened the Selma Burke School of Sculpture.
Selma dedicated herself to teaching and making art. She would go on to create sculptures of numerous famous figures, including Duke Ellington and Martin Luther King Jr. However, her most famous work was a portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. That portrait hangs today at the Recorder of Deeds Building in Washington, D.C.
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Sources: Photograph of Selma Burke is with her portrait bust of Booker T. Washington, taken circa 1935

02/06/2026

IF "I GOT YOUR BACK" WAS A PICTURE...

Samuel L. Jackson and Latonya Richardson have been married for 41 years. The couple says they “made a pact to stay together” as they've “always said the most revolutionary thing that Black people could do was stay together.”

On August 18, 1980, Jackson married actress and producer LaTanya Richardson, whom he met while attending Morehouse College.The couple have a daughter named Zoe (born 1982).

FOR BETTER FOR WORSE...IN SICKNESS & IN HEALTH

Both confess that while marriage really is as simple as that, it doesn't mean that it's always been easy. When Jackson became addicted to drugs in the early '90s, his wife helped him get into rehab and he has now been in recovery for over 30 years. “She gave me the chance to be the man I was supposed to be,” he said as, shortly after he got out of rehab, his career took off thanks to his role in Spike Lee's 1991 Jungle Fever.

Richardson adds that her husband is truly “an anomaly” in Hollywood because he genuinely “loves every job he does. Snakes on a Plane, I'm like, ‘Really?’” But while they both love to work, they also make sure to prioritize spending their down time with family and friends, which is why every July they stop working and often take their daughter and her friends out on a boat.

The couple have found a way to even spend time together at work, joining forces as producing partners on the Apple TV+ limited series The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, which Jackson also stars in. “I'm amazed at how busy we are in our seventh decade,” Richardson said. “I'm grateful because I think of all the things that could be.”

02/06/2026

Teddy Pendergrass, Bobby Womack, Smokey Robinson,
James Brown, Marvin Gaye,Luther Vandross
Curtis Mayfield,Marvin Gaye and Barry White
Music icons

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

Never forget!

02/02/2026

Happy Black History Month!

Black history is American history. At the start of , we honor the bravery, creativity and lasting contributions of Black Americans and the pioneers who pave the way for future generations.

01/26/2026

God is watching!

01/26/2026

How's your new year going so far??
Focus!

01/22/2026

Rest in peace and thank you for your service!

Today, we mourn as we say farewell to Harry Stewart Jr., a legendary Tuskegee Airman and World War II fighter pilot, who passed away at the age of 100. With his final ascent, the world loses not only a hero, but a pioneer who dared to rise when the odds were stacked against him. At just 18 years old, Harry enlisted in the Army Air Corps, stepping forward in a time when courage required more than bravery, it demanded resilience in the face of injustice. He answered the call anyway. Through 43 perilous combat missions, he flew straight into danger, carrying the weight of a nation’s hope and the determination to prove that excellence knows no color.🕊️🇺🇸✈️

In one extraordinary day, Harry achieved three aerial victories, a testament to his skill, fearlessness, and unwavering resolve. As part of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first all-African American fighter squadron of World War II, he and his brothers shattered enemy formations and long-standing barriers alike, earning respect in the skies and helping reshape the future on the ground.

Now, the pilot who once guarded freedom from above has completed his final mission. His wings are at rest, but his legacy continues to soar, etched into history, carried forward by every door he helped open.

01/16/2026

Happy Birthday MLK!

Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. on what would’ve been his 97th birthday. 🙏🏽🕊️
The leader whose words challenged injustice, uplifted the oppressed, and reminded the world of its moral responsibility. His courage, faith, and commitment to equality continue to guide generations toward justice and humanity.

01/09/2026

We still need coats! Drop off this weekend!