Chaka Khan's name is as recognizable, globally, as her distinctive voice. The undisputed Queen of Funk, who recently released a new single entitled "Woman Like Me", was honored in New York's Times Square with a proclamation from the City of New York. City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams presented the 10-time Grammy winner with the proclamation as fans stood in awe at a huge "Woman Like Me" billboard which premiered at the ceremony. READ MORE

In early December, an eclectic array of talent descended on Urban Vegan Roots, a cozy vegan restaurant in the Astoria section of Queens. The event, spearheaded by author and producer Dr. Syleecia Thompson and James DuBose of Atlanta-based DuBose Entertainment, featured a collection of recording artists ranging from soulful vocalists to rappers to Gospel. READ MORE