Paying Homage
A verified registry of the people building, making, and shaping what shows up on black.wiki. Over time, verified entries will receive plaques, certificates, and contributor cards — a durable record of who put in the work.
A Tribe Called Quest — The Low End Theory
Musicians
Tribe's 1991 sophomore album that perfected jazz-meets-hip-hop.
Aretha Franklin — Amazing Grace
Musicians
1972 live gospel album recorded at New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Watts.
Aretha Franklin — Respect
Musicians
Aretha Franklin's 1967 version of Otis Redding's "Respect" that became the song of the civil-rights and women's liberation movements.