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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — When St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital founder Danny Thomas opened St. Jude on Feb. 4, 1962, he created an organization as rare today as it was then: a research hospital where children with catastrophic diseases receive free cutting-edge medical care. St. Jude is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a […]

DALLAS, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — After a successful virtual conference in 2021, the International Leadership Summit will be back in-person in Charlotte, from March 31 ­to April 2. Founded by Bishop T.D. Jakes, this annual conference for visionaries, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and leaders will focus on becoming a “master builder,” providing participants with new resources and means to construct a solid foundation […]

The show’s host, Dometi Pongo speaks to J.R. “Bang” Davis, Managing Editor of BlackAmericaWeb.com about the newest version of the Love & Hip-Hop franchise. How did the show come back and the impact that it had on the cast?

Source: Publicity / Central City Productions https://gofund.me/8f2dddaf Nashville, TN – January 31, 2022 – As the Music Director of BET’S Bobby Jones Gospel television show, Derrick Lee has touched the lives of many in the Gospel Community, and the world!  However, even while working and on the road, Derrick has been on dialysis for many […]

(Houston, Texas) Gospel music has a favorite son in Zacardi Cortez.  The inimitable voice behind such hits as YDIA, Let Your Power Fall and You Don’t Know starts the new year in stride with the release of You’ve Been Good To Me, now available on all digital outlets . Blacksmoke Music Worldwide CEO Kerry Douglas […]

Janet took us through her life and shared footage we had never seen of her life through the years.  She also revealed many things that fans didn't know about her life.  Check out twenty-eight different facts we learned about Janet in the Lifetime/A&E documentary "Janet Jackson"

Ft. Lauderdale, FL, July 17-21 Host Hotel: Chateau Mar Golf Resort Los Angeles, CA – January 25, 2022 — THE GOSPEL INDUSTRY NETWORK (G.I.N.) has announced it will host their first annual Gospel Industry Network Conference, Sunday, July 17th through Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the Chateau Mar Golf Resort in Ft Lauderdale, FL, just […]

ATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Krystal, the original slider of the South, continues its franchise expansion and brand growth initiatives to now include a major force in music and culture, international superstar 2 Chainz. The brand has just inked a deal – the first of its kind in quick-serve restaurants – to name the cultural icon […]

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Who are the top Black scholars in academia’s most popular fields of study? AcademicInfluence.com celebrates Black History Month 2022 by looking at the most influential Black thought leaders of the past 30 years, academics who will be recognized by future generations for the impact of their contributions today: The Most influential Black […]

Source: courtesy of LecraeJackieo – January 26, 2022 — 116 is on the MOVE! Reach Records kicks off 2022 announcing pre-sales for We Are UNASHAMED TOUR which kicks off March 17th in Austin, TX and travels to 13 cities across Midwest, South, and Southeast regions ending April 10th in Orlando, FL. The tour, branded We Are UNASHAMED […]

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Clubhouse Media Group, Inc.  an influencer-based social media firm and digital talent management agency, today announced that they have finalized two separate brand deals with Mike Tyson and Mandy Moore through their partnership with The Reiman Agency. “We continue to raise the bar”, said Alden Reiman, CEO of The […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Bank of America today announced significant changes to its overdraft services, including plans to eliminate non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees beginning in February, and to reduce overdraft fees from $35 to $10 beginning in May. The company will also eliminate the transfer fee associated with its Balance ConnectTM for overdraft protection service in May. These and […]