Cherranda Smith

May 30, 2024 | power1051.iheart.com | Cherranda Smith

Photo: Getty ImagesAs we celebrate Black Music Month, it’s important we recognize the beat makers, the captains of sound, otherwise known as music producers, whose talents sometimes go overlooked. Producers have a critical role in developing a song or album, from arranging vocals, booking musicians and engineers, and creating iconic sounds. They can do it all. Some of our greatest legends have produced their own music, as well as generations of artists, each with their own individual sound.

May 30, 2024 | binnews.com | Cherranda Smith

As we celebrate Black Music Month, it’s important we recognize the beat makers, the captains of sound, otherwise known as music producers, whose talents sometimes go overlooked. Producers have a critical role in developing a song or album, from arranging vocals, booking musicians and engineers, and creating iconic sounds. They can do it all. Some of our greatest legends have produced their own music, as well as generations of artists, each with their own individual sound.

May 30, 2024 | power1051.iheart.com | Cherranda Smith

Photo: Getty ImagesIn the month of June, we celebrate Pride, loving and championing people in the LGBTQIA+ community in our personal circles all over the country and world. Pride month events are meant to honor the Stonewall Rebellion that took place on June 28, 1969, in New York City. Led by Black LGTBQ people, patrons at the Stonewall Inn fought back against police officers who were executing a raid on the establishment –– something that was commonplace at the time.

May 30, 2024 | binnews.com | Cherranda Smith

In the month of June, we celebrate Pride, loving and championing people in the LGBTQIA+ community in our personal circles all over the country and world. Pride month events are meant to honor the Stonewall Rebellion that took place on June 28, 1969, in New York City. Led by Black LGTBQ people, patrons at the Stonewall Inn fought back against police officers who were executing a raid on the establishment –– something that was commonplace at the time.

Feb 7, 2024 | detroit.binnews.com | Cherranda Smith

Black History Month is a time for celebrating the legacy of icons and pioneers who paved the way for all of us. From scientists, scholars, doctors, professors, lawyers, inventors, entertainers, athletes, and more, the impact of Black people is far-reaching and undeniable. We’ve pioneered so much across so many fields, and many times, we don’t get recognition for our contributions. Here’s a look at a few firsts and trailblazers who are sometimes overlooked and unrecognized for their achievements.