🏛️ Cultural & Historical Archive Statement

 

The Wendy Black Foundation operates this site as part of an ongoing effort to document, archive, and preserve the cultural and historical legacy of influential record labels, production houses, and entertainment collectives that have shaped music and global culture.

 

This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the record label, company, brand, or any of their affiliates. All trademarks, logos, and copyrighted materials remain the property of their respective owners. They are presented here solely for non-commercial, educational, and historical research purposes under the fair use provisions of U.S. copyright law (17 U.S.C. § 107) and comparable laws worldwide.

 

Our objectives are to:

• 📚 Preserve the historical impact of record labels and their contributions to hip-hop, R&B, and global music culture.

• 🧠 Educate students, researchers, and fans about the evolution of the music industry, business models, artist development, and cultural movements associated with these organizations.

• 🏛️ Create a freely accessible digital archive for future generations to study and celebrate the creative, entrepreneurial, and cultural innovations of these entities.

 

We do not sell, monetize, or commercially exploit the names, logos, or content associated with these organizations. The site exists strictly as a scholarly, non-commercial cultural preservation project.

 

If you are a rights holder and wish to discuss content removal, licensing, or collaboration, please contact us at [insert your contact email]. We are committed to resolving inquiries respectfully and promptly.