Soul Train was the place of love, peace, and of course, soul. Broadcast nationally from 1971 through 2006, it was one of the longest-running TV shows in history — with the longevity of this cultural ...

Damita Jo Freeman had a phenomenal, beautiful backyard event this summer, honoring all her decades-long friendships with dancers from Soul Train (& American Bandstand). She gave special praise for her ...

(CNN) — You’ve seen the early episodes. Teeth gleaming, hips grooving, and oil-misted ‘fros bouncing to the beat. This was “Soul Train,” the music television series that served as Blackness’ ...

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