Groovin’

Few things scream “Black culture meets universal cool” like Soul Train. Known as the “Hippest Trip in America,” this iconic music and dance television show didn’t just entertain; it elevated Black music, fashion, and culture to a national—and eventually global—stage. And behind its groove-filled magic stood the sharp, smooth-talking, baritone-voiced Don Cornelius, a pioneer who believed in celebrating Black excellence in the most unapologetic way possible.