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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Kierra Sheard-Kelly is set to perform during the Andrew Shannon Gospel Music Weekend Celebration. Grammy-nominated and award-winning national recording artist, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, will perform during the celebration at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13th, 2026 at New Beech Grove Baptist Church. She is a gospel singer, songwriter, fashion designer, actress, entrepreneur, […]
Sybil Wilkes covers crucial local, national, and economic updates affecting Black communities, including a tragic shooting, vaccine policy shifts, and rising energy costs.
Rihanna breaks records, gas prices drop, and an armed intruder is stopped at Aetna headquarters - a comprehensive recap of the latest news impacting our communities.
SILVER SPRING, Md., April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Urban One and Marconi Award-winning radio personality, comedian, and author Rickey Smiley are expanding their partnership, leveraging the company’s massive multimedia ecosystem to scale Smiley’s global footprint. The centerpiece of this multi-platform evolution is a five-year extension of the nationally syndicated “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” and the highly anticipated launch of “Rickey Smiley On The […]
Richmond, VA — April 15, 2026 — When the Men’s Master Summit first opened its doors in February 2025 at Virginia Union University’s Living and Learning Center, attendees arrived with curiosity and a willingness to explore new ideas. What they didn’t expect was the spark of a movement. By the end of that inaugural gathering, […]
NEW YORK, NY — April 16, 2026 — In a historic musical collaboration bridging two of America’s most profound genres, the “Maestro” Ron Carter and the “Choirmaster” Ricky Dillard announce the formal release of their groundbreaking joint album, Sweet, Sweet Spirit. The album, a first-of-its-kind fusion of Gospel’s sacred power and Jazz’s masterful improvisation, is […]
LAS VEGAS, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The National Football League announced that Las Vegas will host Super Bowl LXIII in 2029 at Allegiant Stadium. The announcement was made today at the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix, following a review by the NFL’s Fan Engagement & Major Events Committee and a vote by full ownership. The announcement in […]
Black PR Wire) NEW ORLEANS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– In celebration of Women’s History Month, ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® unveils the first wave of performers for its 2026 Evening Concert Series, leading with the LADIES welcoming Cardi B, Patti LaBelle, Kehlani, Latto, and former ESSENCE cover stars Brandy & Monica to the Caesars Superdome, July 3–5 in New Orleans. Together, the artist collection signals a stage shaped […]
Sybil Wilkes breaks down the essential insights we need to know on April 16, 2026.
ANNANDALE, Va –Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife, Cerina Fairfax, were found dead inside their Annandale home early Thursday. Police say it appears to be a murder-suicide. Investigators say the couple had been going through a tough divorce but were still living under the same roof. Their two teenage kids were home […]
Sybil Wilkes covers crucial political, justice, and economic news affecting the Black community, from Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's potential expulsion to rising gas prices.
HOUSTON – Gymnastics legend Simone Biles has officially unveiled her signature restaurant, Taste of Gold, at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).The restaurant opened Tuesday, March 24, in Biles’ hometown. A Signature Dining Experience in Terminal A Taste of Gold is an upscale café located in Terminal A near Gate A8.The space features décor inspired by Biles’ iconic gymnastics career, giving travelers a sense of her […]
