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Essence Will Stream HBCU Commencement for HBCU Graduates

Virtual Celebration Will Highlight the Achievements of HBCU Graduates Across the Country DALLAS, TX —In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis that has forced colleges and universities across the nation to postpone their commencement celebrations, a coalition of HBCU leaders, advocacy organizations, and corporate partners have come together to host the National HBCU Commencement Celebration.  The virtual event, […]

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Oprah Talks COVID-19 – The Deathly Impact On Black America

In a special presentation, “Oprah Talks COVID-19 – The Deathly Impact On Black America,” Oprah Winfrey brings attention to the devastating effects the Coronavirus pandemic is having on African-Americans across the country as she speaks with leaders and families in the community.  The in-depth conversation will debut tomorrow, April 14 at 11:00pmET/PT, available to watch for free on Apple TV+, and with a

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OWN’s Greenleaf Season Five Returns June 2020

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today, Easter Sunday, that the fifth season of the NAACP Award-winning drama Greenleaf will return in June 2020. OWN also released a first-listen clip of the all-original new recording of “Goin Up Yonder,” by Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Tramaine Hawkins.  Click Here to listen. In Season Five, The Greenleafs attempt to maintain a united

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Austin Artist Gains Inspiration From Corona Virus

Courtesy of Abstract DKing–https://www.instagram.com/mr.abstractartdk/ It’s remarkable how social distancing, uncertainty and emotional chaos can bring out the most beautiful art. We were told by artist Mr. Abtract DKing’s wife, Loretta, that her husband stayed up all night creating his masterpiece.  In light of all of the chaos surrounding the world with Corona Virus/COVID-19, the Austin,

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Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union’s daughter Zaya Among Honorees at the Sixth Annual Truth Award

LOS ANGELES – Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA) in association with award-winning actress/activist Sheryl Lee Ralph and her non-profit organization, The DIVA Foundation, hosted the Sixth Annual Truth Awards on the evening of Saturday, March 7.  Among the attendees were Gabrielle Union (“L.A’s Finest,” “Being Mary Jane”), Dwyane Wade (Former NBA player), Zaya Wade (Transgender

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2nd Annual Black Girls Rock Fest Will Rock Washington DC March 5-8

WASHINGTON, DC (February 14, 2020) — The Kennedy Center, BONDVISION Media, and BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ collaborate to co-produce the second annual BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Festival™ (BGR!FEST™), an immersive multi-day live experience curated to celebrate the cultural contributions of Black women artists, thought leaders, and creatives. The festival, spanning four days, will take place during International

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