“I think that when you do that, you’re disclaiming all the things, the contributions that Black people have made to America,” he said.

Elaina, The Poet, Bringz the Jazz, a show set for Easter weekend (Saturday, April 16 at 7pm), is a theatrical expression of Elaina’s love for God as well as The Arts. Elaina will be joined on stage by her talented friends, known at this show as The Jazz. Guests will enjoy spoken word performances, singing, jazz, and commentary that will rock the house and speak directly to the soul.

     “Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable,” Smith wrote on his official Instagram page.

Indeed, other artists have had their run of greatness, but none have topped the genius of Stevie Wonder, who redefined how cultural critics viewed popular music