Long before MTV thought that Black music was cool (or profitable), Don Cornelius made it a nationally televised, weekly must-see event. SEE ALSO: Questions With Common Ochocinco Relegated To The Sideline It takes being a student of history or simply being alive in 1971, the year Cornelius introduced “Soul Train” to the American television audience, […]
On Wednesday, the first day of Black History Month, the world lost Don Cornelius. While we continue to celebrate his legacy, here are 10 thing…
ABC News reports that Soul Train founder, Don Cornelius, underwent a “21-hour operation in 1982 to correct a congenital malformation in blood vessels in his brain.” During a 1995 interview with The Washington Post, Cornelius said he was not the same person after the operation. SEE ALSO: Five Things Black People Learned From Don Cornelius […]
CHICAGO — When this proud city welcomed back hometown hero Don Cornelius last year, it wasn’t just Chicago-style – it was “Soul Train” style, complete with Afro wigs, bell bottoms and hip-shaking in the streets. SEE ALSO: 5 Ways “Soul Train” Changed America The 40th anniversary celebrations for “Soul Train” traced a remarkable journey for […]
CHICAGO — When this proud city welcomed back hometown hero Don Cornelius last year, it wasn’t just Chicago-style – it was “Soul Train” style, complete…
Music legends and fans are mourning the loss of Soul Train host and creator Don Cornelius. The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin released the following statement: “It’s just so sad, stunning and downright shocking and a huge and momentous loss to the African-American community and the world at large. Don Cornelius single handedly brought about […]
Like the rest of America, I was distraught over the death of the great Don Cornelius, creator of the legendary show, “Soul Train.” There will never be another one like him; for, he truly changed the Black entertainment landscape for all eternity. Here are five things that Black people can learn from the master […]
When Don Cornelius first introduced “Soul Train” in 1971, it was the show to check out for the coolest dance steps and rhythms to boogie…
Don Cornelius, 75, was found dead in an apparent suicide at his Sherman Oaks home on Wednesday morning. There is speculation he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, but police are investigating. Still, Cornelius will always be remembered as a hero to many, especially urban kids growing up in the ’70s. SEE ALSO: […]
Don Cornelius, 75, was found dead in an apparent suicide at his Sherman Oaks home on Wednesday morning. There is speculation he died from a…
