2019

94-year-old Author Shares Black Soldier’s Experience in WWII in New Book: A Dastardly Act

For those who have ever had the chance to meet Ambrose Brodus, Jr., you’ll agree that he’s one dedicated man with a lot to say. I quickly learned this while working with him as secretary 10 years ago, on a humanitarian project titled, “The Facilitators Group.” ”TFG” was a group of community members who worked

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Black Panther, BlackKkKlansman and Greenbook Receive best motion picture of the year noms

Actor-comedian and Oscar®-nominated writer Kumail Nanjiani and actress- producer-director Tracee Ellis Ross announced the 91st Oscars® nominations today (January 22), live from the Academy’s headquarters in Beverly Hills via a global live stream on Oscar.com. Black Panther, BlackKkKlansman and Greenbook all receive best motion picture of the year noms. Also receiving best picture nominations are Bohemian Rhapsody, The

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1619 National Celebration of Black Women March Planned in San Diego

On March 2, 2019, The 1619 National Celebration of Black Women will spearhead a one-day, one-time event in San Diego, California commemorating the 400th year since the first African captives arrived in Jamestown, Virginia in 1619. The mission is to celebrate the contributions women of African descent have made in building the United States of America through adversity, oppression,

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Brad Pitt Hosts Special Screenings of IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK

The event took place last night, Saturday, January 12th at a private residence in the Hollywood Hills. Both screenings were hosted by Brad Pitt with a reception between screenings. Attendees from the film included Writer and Director Barry Jenkins, Cast members KiKi Layne, Stephan James, Brian Tyree Henry, Colman Domingo, Finn Wittrock, Michael Beach, Producers Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner, Cinematographer James Laxton, Composer Nicholas Britell, Editor Joi McMillon, costume designer Caroline Eselin,

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20th Annual Black College Expo™ Giving Millions in Scholarships and Grants on Site

Dr. Theresa Price, founder of the National College Resources Foundation (NCRF), says, “ Since its inception, the organization has helped stunts secure over $500 million in scholarships and grants and has helped over 500,000 students (over 300,000 first generation students) get into college, through 130 College Expos produced by NCRF. Price founded the National College

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