[…] Murphy’s collaborator and long-time friend Arsenio Hall. NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson presents LeBron James with the President’s Award NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, presented NBA superstar, business entrepreneur, and philanthropist, LeBron James, with the President’s Award which was presented in recognition of a special achievement and distinguished public service. Civil Rights […]
[…] With Judge Mablean”), KTLA-TV weatherman and reporter Kaj Goldberg, and Dr. Leo Moore of Los County County Department of Public Health. Past honorees include Emmy-winning actress Loretta Devine, award-winning actor Rockmond Du nbar, the first female NBA referee Violet Palmer, celebrated make up artist Sam Fine, author/writer James Earl Hardy, transgender model Tracey “Africa” Norman, transgender reality star and […]
*LOS ANGELES — The Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA) in association with award-winning actress/activist Sheryl Lee Ralph and her non-profit organization, the DIVA Foundation, are happy to announce that NBA referee Violet Palmer will receive the Lifetime Achievement at the Fourth Annual Truth Awards. The Truth Awards will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the Taglyan Cultural Complex, […]
*Turner Sports and the NBA today announced the star-studded lineup of film, television and sports presenters for the 2019 NBA Awards presented by Kia on TNT – Monday, June 24, at 9 p.m. ET. Award-winning and critically acclaimed actor Samuel L. Jackson, comedian, actress and producer Tiffany Haddish, and NBA on TNT analyst and Naismith […]
(L-R) Drake, Taylor Swift Draymond Green *In addition to Drake’s standup routine at Monday’s NBA Awards, he got a chance to clown the Currys in a pre-recorded skit inspired by the film “Get Out.” The rapper played Golden State’s prolific point guard being invited to a championship celebration from his teammate Draymond Green, played by “Get Out’s” Lil […]
LeBron James, #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers, warms up against the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2020 NBA Playoffs on Aug. 24, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) *BEVERLY HILLS, CA – The NAACP today announced that NBA superstar, business entrepreneur, and philanthropist, LeBron James, will receive […]
[…] Champion for Change Award – LaTosha Brown, Co-Founder, Black Voters Matter Champion for Children Award – Denene Millner, New York Times Bestselling Author & Founder of MyBrow nBaby.com Powerhouse Award – Pinky Cole, Founder/CEO, Slutty Vegan Game Changer Award – Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, Scientific Lead, Coronavirus Vaccines & Immunopathogenesis Team at NIH Trailblazer Award […]
[…] De Brignac and D’usse and his role as majority owner in the 40/40 sports clubs. Carter also launched Roc Nation Sports in 2013, whose roster includes three-time NBA scoring champion and Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant and New York Mets MLB All-Star Robinson Canó. Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter continues to use his platform for […]
[…] Michael Jordan can add another accolade to his mighty list of accomplishments — but this time, rather than receiving the trophy, he is the trophy, after the NBA unveiled the Chicago Bulls legend as the face of its latest Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. The Michael Jordan Trophy, which will be awarded to the […]
[…] Nuggets & Miami Heat (Wilfredo Lee-USA TODAY Sports-Reuters) *Earlier, our headline basically asked if the Denver Nuggets could seal the deal Monday night and win its first-ever NBA championship. Well, now we know the answer to that headline question is a resounding YES! The Nuggets WON the 2023 NBA Finals in game 5 with […]
[…] away from the glitz and glamor where he showcases his many skills, Nikola Jokic is being presented with the trophy given to the National Basketball Association’s ( NBA) Most Valuable Player (MVP) outside a horse stable in his home country. After another dominant year, Jokic was named MVP for the second straight season, in […]
*NEW YORK — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement Sunday regarding the passing of Kobe Bryant: “The NBA family is devastated by the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. “For 20 seasons, Kobe showed us what is possible when remarkable talent blends with an absolute devotion to winning. He […]
Gabrielle and Dwyane Wade (photo supplied) *The NAACP and BET announced that actress, producer, and best-selling author Gabrielle Union-Wade and three-time NBA Champion entrepreneur and producer, Dwyane Wade will receive the prestigious President’s Award during the “54th NAACP Image Awards” airing Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 8:00 PM ET on BET and 8:00 PM […]
[…] by Yappa: Mookie Betts (Winner) Nominees: A’ja Wilson, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Novak Djokovic Game of the Year Presented by Brooks Brothers: Stanley Cup Game 4 (Winner) Nominees: NBA Finals Game 3, Super Bowl LIV and World Series Game 4 Inspiration of the Year: Maya Moore (Winner) Nominees: Chris Nikic, Jaylen Brown and Sarah Fuller […]
*With the new NBA season set to begin on October 16th, it’s just about the right time to hand out some pre-season awards. Yes, we know that awards generally happen at the end of a season, but these are not very serious awards, mind you. We already know that the Golden State Warriors are […]
