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The following is a joint statement from Karen Boykin-Towns, Vice-Chair of the NAACP National Board of Directors and Chairman of the NAACP Image Awards Committee; Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, BET; Executive Producers Reggie Hudlin and Phil Gurin; Co-Executive Producer Byron Phillips; and Producer Robin Reinhardt. “After careful consideration and guidance from health experts and state and local government, […]
Singer-songwriter Darwin Hobbs has entered into a partnership with FairTrade Services and Tyscot Records. “It’s been over a decade since I recorded an album,” he says. “I spent time away from the music industry to regain a sense of focus and purpose. I needed to center myself and reestablish the reason why I record music. […]
(Black PR Wire) Hank Aaron, who endured racist death threats while chasing down and breaking Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record, and still considered by many to be baseball’s legitimate long ball king, died Friday. He was 86. “Hammerin’ Hank” eclipsed Ruth’s longstanding mark with his 715th career home run on April 8, 1974, […]
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world’s best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that Issa Rae will teach a class on creating outside the lines. Through a series of empowering lessons, the Emmy® Award–nominated star and creator of HBO’s Insecure uses her signature do-it-yourself ethos, humor and voice […]
Watch YouTube: https://youtu.be/2CDfTJ4Utc8 Talk show host Wendy Williams executive produces the biopic on her life, revealing the highs and lows she has experienced throughout the years. Wendy has made herself the go-to source for great celebrity dish on her hit talk show, The Wendy Williams Show, but recently the spotlight has turned towards her. The authorized project […]
Beal thinks back to playing during his younger years, sharing that this was partnership bound to happen, "I always say that's the reason why I averaged 35 during my senior year in high school. It had to be the shoes"
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s to never underestimate the power of a Black woman. For decades we’ve been on the frontlines advocating for change and growth within our respected communities. Although we’ve witnessed the lack of protection for Black women in our everyday lives, we’ve managed to take that energy and transmute it into […]
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Proxima and Snoop Dogg together today announced today the launch of a new boxing league, “The Fight Club,” following the global success of the Tyson vs. Jones event. The epic event was one of the most-watched fights of all time, garnering hundreds of millions of views across the globe. The series will […]
ATLANTA, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Bounce, the first and only broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, has announced the full roster of honorees for the 2020 Bounce Trumpet Awards which annually recognize the outstanding accomplishments of African Americans who have succeeded against great odds and inspired success in others. This year’s 29th annual ceremony – entitled The Bounce Trumpet […]
"I may not wear the jersey anymore but I will never forget what it meant to represent for ya'll", Wall shares. See his full letter here...
The National Action Network revealed the five winners' names for the annual Triumph Awards that recognize people for working to promote social, racial and economic justice in their communities.
CHICAGO, IL. – November 21, 2020 – The 2020 Black Music Honors was a night of unforgettable performances and special musical tributes. The two hour televised special, which aired November 21st on Bounce TV was hosted by Radio and Television personality Rickey Smiley. Black Music Honors recognized and awarded iconic figures. Grammy® Award-nominated R&B legends En Vogue received […]
