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A STAT investigation found that Black residents leave or are terminated from training programs at far higher rates than white residents.

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Today in Hip Hop History:

Method Man was born March 2, 1971

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Today in Hip Hop History:

Queen Latifah was born March 18, 1970

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Black Merda

Formed in 1968 in Detroit, MI Black Merda was the 1st black heavy metal rock band. Originally named, Murder Incorporated, after the notorious crime syndicate, Murder Inc. they settled on the name Black Merda in reference to the violence among African-Americans in the city. Black Merda’s career began as a background session band for big name R&B artists such as Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, & Edwin Starr. After branching out from the background to the forefront, they decided to change their sound & becoming a full-fledged heavy metal rock & roll band. They released their self-titled debut album in 1970 under Chess Records with little promotion due to issues with the label. Black Merda has released a total of 7 albums. They disbanded in 1972, but reunited in 2005 and they still occasionally perform. Due to limited promotion & the notion that African-Americans don’t create ‘heavy metal’ rock & roll, Black Merda is not as well-known as some associated funk and R&B bands, but hopefully people will now be encouraged to look into this unsung rock band.