Israel Houghton talks about his concert and movie, “Covered: Alive In Asia” available on Netflix, which marked the 15th anniversary of NewBreed. He talks about putting “the premium on relationship over opportunity, even when that means choosing to work for free over the paid gigs. Israel also talks about his experience on the Festival Praise […]
As his last days in office unfortunately come to a close, it’s safe to say that President Barack Obama’s legacy has been firmly cemented in the minds and hearts of many. However before he officially surrenders the keys to the White House, he and FLOTUS Michelle may want to have a movie date courtesy of […]
We’re going to go ahead and call Dave Chappelle a hero. After hosting Saturday Night Live for the first time earlier this month — just days after the devastating election — Chappelle is releasing three standup specials on Netflix for his first television project in 12 years. Yes, his return is long overdue — but damn […]
A tragic school bus accident in Chattanooga, Tennessee took the lives of at least five elementary school students on Monday.
The former North Charleston, South Carolina, police officer who was charged with the murder of Walter Scott—a 50-year-old Black man who was fatally shot during a traffic stop—has asked that the state court move his murder trial out of Charleston.
The suit claims law enforcement officers 'employed unconstitutional tactics to disturb, disrupt, infringe upon, and criminalize.'
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is ensuring that historic places on HBCU campuses are preserved. After announcing that Howard University’s Founders Library will be named a national treasure in February, it was recently revealed that Morgan State University will receive the same honor. The institution and the National Trust will team up to create […]
In an attempt to introduce innovation and competition into the cable/satellite set-top box industry, the FCC has proposed opening up cable boxes to third parties to lower costs and make it easier for cable/satellite subscribers to access online streaming services like Netflix and Hulu.
Here’s what’s trending and timely in the news right now: The Color Purple Meets Orange Is The New Black (Sort Of) Variety reports that Danielle Brooks,…
