BLACK BUSINESS EXPO
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must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth.
INTRODUCING WILLIE JONES
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Jones was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on September 23, 1994, the son of a preacher.
Jones’ father was his musical inspiration, frequently bringing him to the church to sing gospel music. He is a graduate of Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy in Shreveport. During his time at Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy, Jones participated in a variety of musical productions, including plays and concerts. He learned to sing in his church choir and appeared in musicals at school.
BLACK COUNTRY MUSIC BOOM
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Country music, often hailed as the quintessential American genre, has historically been associated with rural life, southern culture, and predominantly white artists. However, in recent years, there has been a notable shift in the landscape of country music as Black artists have begun reclaiming their place in this genre, infusing it with their unique experiences, perspectives, and sounds.