By Caramel Magazine Photo: The Stellar Awards / thestellarawards.com Charlotte was dressed in its finest Sunday best Saturday night as gospel music’s most celebrated artists, creatives, and industry leaders gathered for the 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at Spectrum Center. Caramel Magazine was on the scene to witness an evening where music, faith, culture,…

There are few names in music that carry the weight, reverence, and cultural significance of Sam Cooke. His voice became the soundtrack of a movement. His songwriting redefined soul music. His business acumen challenged an industry that rarely afforded Black artists ownership of their work. Decades after his untimely passing, Cooke’s influence remains woven into…

NEW ORLEANS — GRAMMY-nominated singer and television personality Tamar Braxton joined actress and author Amiyah Scott, faith leader Dr. Karri Bryant, and advocate LaDeia Joyce for a candid conversation on Black women’s health during the ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026. Hosted by the Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) and sponsored by Gilead Sciences, the discussion,…