AMERICA HAS always been full of languages, a fact that has been both a source of pride and a cause for consternation. But there has long been a fundamental misconception about one of its distinctive tongues: the speech of some of the country’s black population,
Black Stories Matter panel L-R, Tiffany Vakilian, Keithan Jones, Laura Cathcart Robbins and moderator Gloria A. Chance. The San Diego Writers Festival, a free community-based event designed to celebrate the power of writing and storytelling, was held on Saturday, April 13, at the downtown San Diego
Photo Credit: Joe Durkin, Content Courtesy of Urban One Urban One Founder and Chairperson Cathy Hughes made history as the first African American woman to be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcasting Radio Hall of Fame on April 8, in Las Vegas. To date, there
Writer-director Billie King. Photo credit: Donna Dymally (Facebook) Writer/director Billie King was sexually assaulted at a young age by a close family friend and says that writing, is what gave her solace during that dark moment in her childhood. In a new stage play executive
Photo courtesy of Matty Rich Director Matty Rich gets back behind the lens as he teams up with Hip-hop artist-turned-actor T.I. (aka Clifford Harris), who will play the lead role in the thriller “CALLER 100.” Written and to be Directed by Rich, the popcorn film packed with
Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show (Series) "Iyanla: Fix My Life" (OWN)
The world is mourning the tragic and untimely death of influential Grammy nominated rap artist, entrepreneur and community advocate Nipsey Hussle. Fatally shot in Los Angeles on Sunday, outside his clothing store, The Marathon, in the Hyde Park neighborhood along with three others, many of
The NAACP today announced that globally dominant pop culture icon Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter will receive the prestigious President’s Award during the 50thNAACP Image Awards. The President’s Award is presented in recognition of a special achievement and distinguished public service with previous recipients including Jesse Jackson,
It has been a whirlwind of a career for former NFL player turned Oscar-winning executive producer, Matthew A. Cherry. Following the success of BlackKklansman, Sony Pictures Animation has signed on to help bring the an endearing animated story about family, self-acceptance and the
The show will feature a moving posthumous tribute to the undisputed Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin by Kelly Price (pictured), Regina Belle and Erica Campbell. (CHICAGO, IL) - March 25, 2019 – The BET Networks broadcast premiere date of The 34th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards presented by AT&T has