Nikole Hannah-Jones Issues Statement on Decision to Decline Tenure Offer at UNC-Chapel Hill – VIDEO
*Today, award-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones announced that she has declined an offer of tenure from the …
NMAAHC Announces Aug. 20 Release of the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap / VIDEO
*The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) has partnered with Smithsonian …
Atty Ben Crump, Rev. Al Sharpton and Brittain Family Release Public Memorial Details for Hunter Brittain
*LITTLE ROCK, ARK. –– Nationally renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump, co-counsel Devon Jacob, Reverend Al Sharpton, …
South LA Gets to Double Dip – $17M investment in South LA Recreational Facilities
*Los Angeles — This is one time when it is more than okay to double-dip! With two brand new swimming pools opening …
Citi Trends Announces Black History Makers Winners
*SAVANNAH, Ga — Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN), a growing specialty value retailer of apparel, accessories and …
Attorney Ben Crump Issues Statement in Hunter Brittain Case / VIDEO
*LITTLE ROCK, ARK. –– Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorneys Ben Crump and Devon Jacob issued …
Dove And the CROWN Coalition Present the Inaugural CROWN AWARDS This Saturday, July 3
*ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Presented by Dove and the CROWN Coalition, National CROWN Day, also known as Black Hair …
OZY Inks Talent Deal with Music Icon Jody Watley – Looking to Create Scripted BioPic on Her
*LOS ANGELES, CA – OZY has signed a talent deal with Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, producer Jody Watley. The …
ESSENCE Festival of Culture Announces 2021 Virtual Daytime and Nighttime Line-up
*ESSENCE, the leading and only 100% Black-owned media, technology and commerce company at scale dedicated to Black women …
Taraji P. Henson Joins Female-led Anthology Film ‘Tell It Like a Woman’
*Taraji P. Henson has joined Jennifer Hudson and Pauletta Washington in the star-studded anthology film “Tell It …
AAFCA, PGA, and the GRAMMY Museum® Present the 2nd Annual Black Music Month Panel Featuring Tyrese
“Switching Hats: Black Music Artists On Crossing Over to TV & Film” *June, Black Music Month, is a reminder of the …
Seven New Subject-Matter Experts Selected for The Branding Accelerator Program as the First Cohort of 2021
Dozens of applications and interviews conducted for the premiere platform building and media-focused 12-week accelerated …
‘Paradies’ a Horror Film to Die for Starts Production in Belize
*Paradise starts as a dream when six young American adults win an all expenses getaway to stay at an ultra-luxury resort …
HBO’s ‘Legend of the Underground’ Explores Nigeria’s Anti-LGBT Laws [WATCH TRAILER]
*Nneka Onuorah and Giselle Bailey’s “The Legend of the Underground” is debuting on HBO and HBO MaxT next Tuesday, …
Taraji P. Henson to Host BET Awards – Completing BET’s Weekend Take-Over
*Get ready for a “BET AWARDS” weekend takeover! The one hour special showcases a few of the leading women slated to …
