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Black Concerned Freedmen Urge Biden: Prioritize Enforcing Environmental Laws, Not Renaming Key Bridge

Fisher Jack - April 22, 2024

Artist Spotlight

Bronx Music Producer AngelicVoices Makes Cameo in Shaquille O’Neal’s New Music Video with Cory Gunz

Events

The Living Legends Foundation Announces its 2024 Honorees for its Annual Awards Gala on October 4

Stage Plays

Playwright Mark Hunter Presents ‘What’s a Man to Do’ – Starring Willie Taylor and Monifah

Awards

Impressive Panel Selected for 25th ‘Uplifting Minds II’ Entertainment Conference

Black Music Month

The Africa Channel Launches Ubuntu Awards

*The Africa Channel announced the launch of the Ubuntu Awards. Inspired by the legacy of Nelson Mandela, the awards celebrate organizations and individuals who exemplify...

Apple News

Theodore ‘Ted’ Myles Terry’s ‘Turn Me Loose’ (Life & Times of Dick Gregory) a Success

* Theodore "Ted" Myles Terry, a Hollywood celebrity manager and former radio disc jockey, is celebrating the success of his brainchild, 'Turn Me Loose,'...

Apple News

Jennifer Hudson Signs W/ Epic Records

*Jennifer Hudson has been signed to an exclusive contract with Epic Records, it was announced today by Epic Chairman and CEO LA Reid, following up...

Apple News

LTC Eddie Smith Congratulates 100 Black Men Mentee of the Year

*LTC Eddie Smith Congratulates Marcus Brooks who was awarded Mentee of the Year at the 100 Black Men of America Salute to Youth Luncheon...

Apple News

New Incognito CD Drops Friday! SoulBounce Has Stream Now

* While Bluey and Incognito continue to raise us to our feet with their downright funky and insatiable grooves, they also elevate our consciousness...

Apple News

‘We are Charleston’ Account of Tragic Events Out Now

*"We Are Charleston" – an essential, multi-layered exploration of the tragic events experienced by South Carolina’s famed Mother Emanuel Church last summer – has...

Entertainment

Lorraine Hansberry Award Goes to Nana Camille Yarbrough and Four Others

* The Lorraine Hansberry Awards, presented by Goodman Theatre Resident Director Chuck Smith and Woodie King, Jr.,New Federal Theatre Artistic Director, recently honored author/actress/performing...

Entertainment

Damien Sneed’s 3rd Levites’ Gathering Huge Success

*Damien Sneed’s Third Annual Levites’ Gathering International Conference, “Embracing The Prophetic—1 Corinthians 14:1,” held at The Cathedral at Greater Faith in the Bronx, New...

Apple News

Cartoon Network & Google Boost Creative Coding for Kids

*Coding for Kids ~ Cartoon Network and co-host Google welcomed Made with Code, Mayor of East Point Jannquell Peters and Black Girls Code at Turner...

Apple News

Valerie Jarrett to Talk Criminal Justice Reform W/Mayors

* Washington, D.C. – White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett will discuss Criminal Justice Reform with the nation’s mayors on Saturday, June 25th on...

Entertainment

Micah & Heidi Stampley Share Songwriting Gifts

*Micah & Heidi Stampley ~ International recording artist and worship leader Micah Stampley’s partner in love, life, music and ministry, wife Heidi Stampley has...

Entertainment

Tom Joyner Foundation Leads HBCU Presidents to Cuba

*Tom Joyner, chairman of the Dallas-based nonprofit that helps support historically black colleges and universities, led a group of HBCU presidents on a historic trip...

Entertainment