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Selling our collection of vintage and antique black memorabilia, black art, Black dolls & Black things.

10/07/2026

A little‑known fact about Freddie Jackson is his duet “Love Survives” with Irene Cara for the 1989 film All Dogs Go to Heaven. Many remember the emotional ending but don’t realize Freddie’s voice is part of the soundtrack.

Born in Harlem in 1956, Freddie came up singing in New York clubs before joining the gospel-influenced group Mystic Merlin. His breakthrough arrived in 1985 with “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)”, earning him a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. His No. 1 R&B hits include “Tasty Love,” “Have You Ever Loved Somebody,” and the Grammy-nominated “You Are My Lady.”

Bev and I send our condolences to his family.

09/22/2026

Before the Pointer Sisters lit up MTV and 80s radio, they were a little bit country, ya… country music. In 1974, the Oakland quartet stepped onto the Grand Ole Opry stage in vintage gowns and harmonies that blended gospel, jazz, and swing. Their song “Fairytale,” co-written by Anita and Bonnie, became a historic crossover hit and won them a Grammy, making the group one of the first Black acts to chart in country. The Pointer Sisters didn’t just visit country music; they expanded it, proving the genre was always bigger than its borders.

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09/21/2026

Sylvia Webb was from Los Angeles when she was named Jet’s Beauty of the Week on March 20, 1975.

This photo was taken by Al Hutchinsson

Angeles #1975

09/19/2026

My Boy Lollipop ~ A sweet pop hit with a very sour story.

When Jamaican teen Millie Small dropped My Boy Lollipop in 1964, the world wasn’t ready for that mix of ska rhythm, bubblegum sweetness, and a wink of flirtation. Her high-pitched voice made the song feel innocent, but the beat, the bounce, and the way she sang “you make my heart go giddy up” pushed right up against what pop radio considered “proper” for a young Black girl in 1964. The record went on to sell more than seven million copies and made Small an international star at just 17.

The real scandal started long before she ever sang it. The song was written by Robert Spencer of The Cadillacs. That is, until notorious record boss Morris Levy swooped in, bought the rights, erased Spencer’s name, and even claimed “Robert Spencer” was his own pseudonym. Levy and alleged gangster Johnny Roberts listed themselves as the writers, cutting Spencer out of the royalties entirely.

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09/17/2026

"Mississippi Goddam" is one of her most famous protest songs and self-written compositions. In 2019, the Library of Congress selected the song for preservation in the National Recording Registry as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

Written by American singer and pianist Nina Simone, she sings, "Alabama's got me so upset, Tennessee's made me lose my rest, and everybody knows about Mississippi goddam... You don't have to live next to me, just give me my equality!"

#1969

09/15/2026

The yellow guitar on that Spin cover wasn’t just a prop. It was Prince’s custom “Cloud” guitar, first seen in Purple Rain and reborn in bright yellow for 1991 — a visual declaration of change. After Graffiti Bridge fell short, he stripped back the mystique and stepped forward with clarity and color. The instrument became a symbol of reinvention, bold, modern, and unmistakably Prince.

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(Spin Magazine, September 1991) .

09/14/2026

Arionne Adams was from Panorama City, California, when she was chosen for EM Magazine’s calendar for November 1991

Photographed by LaMonte McLemore,
City # EM magazine # #1991

09/11/2026

By 1850, nearly half of all American seamen were enslaved Black men. Among them was Robert Smalls of South Carolina, who used his maritime knowledge to seize a Confederate steamer and sail his family to freedom. Smalls then turned the vessel over to the Union Navy, transforming his skill at sea into a bold act of liberation and national service.

Paul Cuffe built one of the most successful Black‑owned maritime enterprises of the early 19th century, becoming a respected ship captain, merchant, and philanthropist. He used his wealth and influence to advance Black education, economic independence, and global connections, including organizing voyages that supported African American resettlement in Sierra Leone.

08/26/2026

According to "Look to the Stars" and IMDb’s charity spotlight, Patti LaBelle has supported 12 major charities, a legacy of generosity as powerful as her voice.

American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR)
Bells for Peace
Carma Foundation (supports Caribbean women & children)
Clothes Off Our Back (celebrity charity auctions)
Elevate Hope Foundation (supports abused & abandoned children)
Elton John AIDS Foundation
First Book (provides books to children in need)
Lisa Lopes Foundation (supports children & families in Honduras)
Red Cross
HollyRod Foundation (Parkinson’s & autism support)
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
Women Alive Coalition (HIV/AIDS advocacy for women)

Let's say the quiet part out loud: Thank you, Ms. La Belle

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08/24/2026

Dame Shirley Bassey has an unmatched legacy in film music. She is the only artist to record three James Bond theme songs: Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, and Moonraker. Her voice has shaped cinema history (Wikipedia).

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