Country music's heritage is often depicted as a purely white genre, but this image fails to recognize the deep and undeniable influence of Black musicians. From its very foundation, country music has been molded by the rhythms, melodies, and stories of the African American experience. Pioneering artists like Charley Pride and DeFord Bailey helped s

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Protesters swarmed downtown today in a dramatic confrontation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement vans. The rally was sparked by recent removals carried out by ICE, igniting anger and frustration in the community. Chanting slogans demanding justice and an end to ICE operations, protesters blocked several ICE vans attempting to enter through t

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