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Hitting The High Notes: Diane Bolden-Taylor Helps Youths Find Their Voice
Diane Bolden-Taylor grew up in the Baptist church, where anyone with a voice would have an audience, and anyone who hit the high notes would be praised as a hero – regardless of their skin color.
Valerie Vampola · Jul 5, 2020
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Drum As You Are: Eric Riley Throws Down The Beat As A Black Musician In Metal
Even with all the fun Eric Riley has thrashing onstage with his longtime friend Nate Valdez, there is always that one drunk person who has to point it out: a black guy in a metal band!
Valerie Vampola · Jul 4, 2020
