{"id":3455,"date":"2026-06-19T09:04:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T09:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=3455"},"modified":"2026-06-19T09:04:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T09:04:23","slug":"celebrate-juneteenth-with-durham-grammy-nominated-musicians-empowering-family-album","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=3455","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Juneteenth with Durham Grammy-nominated musician\u2019s empowering family album"},"content":{"rendered":"
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DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) \u2014 A Durham Grammy-nominated musician, author and educator has a new family album that celebrates and uplifts young Black boys. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

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Pierce Freelon said the project arrives just in time for Juneteenth and Black Music Month. With infectious rhythms and heartfelt storytelling, Black Boy Glow nurtures confidence and connection from an early age.\u00a0<\/p>\n

From the gratitude-filled title track, which pays homage to HBCUs, this album weaves together legacy, self-worth and the magic of everyday moments. <\/p>

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\u201cI want boys to feel seen,\u201d he said. \u201cI want them to know they\u2019re loved, and it\u2019s okay to feel. I want boys to know they will be held down and protected by black men who love them. One of the goals of black boy glow is to empower men and encourage men to find a young brother you can mentor, find someone you can scoop up and take under your arms.\u201d<\/p>

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