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Community and Fans Mourn R&B Legend Carl Carlton, Dead at 72; R&B singer Carl Carlton, best known for timeless hits like "Everlasting Love" and "She's a Bad Mama Jama," has passed away at the age of 72. The soulful artist, whose music defined an era of rhythm and groove, leaves behind a legacy of feel-good classics that still light up airwaves today.Radio personality Donny B shared heartfelt words, saying, “I’ll truly miss his music. Carl wasn’t just a great artist—he had a big heart and always gave back to the community. His music will live forever.”Classic 1660 AM has been honoring Carlton’s memory by spinning his greatest hits, reminding listeners of his smooth voice and uplifting energy.As of now, reports have not confirmed whether Carl had been ill prior to his passing, but fans across the country are mourning the loss of a man whose sound shaped generations. Story By self proclaim Dr Donnell Ballard. #r&b #CelebrityLoss #1969Music #MusicLegends #KarlMalone #JazzLegend #Carrington

Real friends are the ones who show up when it’s inconvenient, speak truth without trying to hurt you, protect your name when you’re not in the room, and celebrate your growth without jealousy. They don’t compete with you—they stand with you. #brother #TrueFriendships #RealFriendsVsFake #LoyaltyInFriendship #dmv #dc #fyp #fpy #varalshorts #foryou #foryoupage #video #Foundation #MusicLegends #rap #unit #jamica #sierraleonetiktok #ig #defjam #rappers #OneLoveMovement #b4L #kings #SilverSpring

Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield: The Black Swan Who Sang Against the Odds

Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield came into this world in 1824, born enslaved in Mississippi. Fate pulled her north as a child, and in Philadelphia she found something no chain could hold back: a voice built to shake ceilings. Stages in her era were not just closed to Black women; they were practically walled off. Yet Greenfield stepped up anyway. People said her range stretched from velvet-deep contralto to bright soprano, like she carried two singers inside one body. In 1851, she made her public debut in Buffalo, New York, and from that moment the road called her forward. Everywhere she traveled, she met resistance. Racist policies. Barred doors. Crowds that could not see past her skin. But she kept singing, and her voice kept winning rooms over. By 1853, she crossed the Atlantic to London, performing at Exeter Hall and earning the respect of Britain’s elite. She did not need a queen in the audience to stand on one of the grandest stages of her time. She was a Black woman refusing to dim her light. Greenfield did not just sing; she carved out space where none existed. Her legacy stands as proof that Black artistry has never waited for permission. She broke ground that generations of performers would later walk with pride. #GoneButNotForgotten #TheBlackSwan #ElizabethTaylorGreenfield #LataraSpeaksTruth #BlackHistory #MusicLegends