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Just Released Black Beat Magazine Tribute Issue cover honoring actress and comedian Christy Knowings
Memorial Tribute Edition

Christy Knowings A Black Beat Memorial Tribute Issue

By Kevin J. Nelson  ·  20 pages  ·  Published August 15, 2026

A special Black Beat Magazine memorial tribute celebrating the life and legacy of Christy Knowings. From Sesame Street and Nickelodeon’s All That to her work as an actress, comedian, singer, and creator, this commemorative issue honors her remarkable talent through archival photographs, career highlights, personal reflections, and heartfelt tributes from friends and cast members.

  • Sesame Street
  • All That
  • Archival Photography
  • Career Highlights
  • Personal Reflections
  • Cast Tributes
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On Sale Now Black Beat Magazine, June/July/August 2026 Relaunch Collector's Edition, featuring Brandy on the cover
The Print Edition

Black Beat June/July/August 2026 · Relaunch Collector's Edition

By Kevin J. Nelson  ·  66 pages  ·  Published July 28, 2026

The wait is over. Black Beat Magazine returns with its Relaunch Collector's Edition, celebrating the music, people, and stories shaping Black culture today while honoring a legacy that began in 1983. This special edition features Brandy, along with compelling coverage of New Edition, Prince, Stephen Hill, Frank McComb, and Jussie Smollett, plus emerging talent in The Indie Corner.

  • Brandy
  • New Edition
  • Prince
  • Stephen Hill
  • Frank McComb
  • Jussie Smollett
  • The Indie Corner
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