On Saturday, June 1st, The Financial Literacy Institute Inc. made history by honoring Mother Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre. The day began with a parade in College Park, welcoming Mother Fletcher. As an honorary Buffalo Soldier member, she was escorted by the Atlanta Buffalo Soldiers bike club and […]
Reading through the first few pages of Sheila Johnson’s memoir, Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Triumph (Simon and Schuster), I was instantly hooked. Many of us recognize Sheila Johnson as America’s first Black female billionaire, the brilliant woman who made history as a co-founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET). However, Johnson’s
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Chicago-based Central City Productions announces additional performers for the 9th Annual Black Music Honors set to take place at the renowned Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, May 18th. Black Music Honors is an annual event that celebrates the illustrious achievements and exceptional contributions of Black music icons. Joining the previously announced honorees are performers: Ceelo Green, Total and 702, MC Lyte, Marsha Ambrosius, Chrisette Michele,
The entry of artificial intelligence (AI) into the space has caused quite a stir, with plenty of professionals expressing polarizing opinions on its impact. Generative AI, in particular, which focuses on generating new content, is either a champion or menace to creativity, depending on who you ask. Nevertheless, AI makes for great YouTube content. Whether
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Check out the official trailer and key art for Hulu’s upcoming docuseries,“Black Twitter: A People’s History.” The three-part series premieres Thursday, May 9 on Hulu SYNOPSIS: Based on Jason Parham’s WIRED cover story “A People’s History of Black Twitter,” this three-part docuseries charts the rise, movements, voices and memes that made Black Twitter an influential and dominant force in
The Links, Incorporated San Diego Chapter is hosting its first Black Maternal Health Community Forum on Saturday, April 27th at Access Youth Academy (704 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114) from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more information and to register, please visit: Black Maternal Health Community Forum. The Links, Incorporated launched an initiative, L.A.M.B.S (Links Aiding Moms to Be
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We are Women: Jean Cornell Wheat and Elizabeth Salaam paired with “Beautiful, Brilliant & Brave: A Celebration of Black Women” Painter, sculptor, multi-media artist, and a professor of art history, Ms. Jean, as she’s affectionately called, draws the viewer into her personal history as she captures the essence of life. Born in Harlem, the sights
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(San Diego, Calif – Friday, March 1, 2024) On Friday, March 1, Broadway San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation announced its 47th Season, bringing Broadway’s most recent hits closer than ever before to the San Diego Civic Theatre this fall. Season Ticket Packages are now available at BroadwaySD.com. This seven-show package kicks off in October, starting
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From Executive Producers Luke Campbell, Jermaine Dupri and 21 Savage, and masterfully crafted by Mass Appeal & Swirl Films, Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told is a celebratory exploration of the boisterous times of Freaknik, the iconic Atlanta street party that drew hundreds of thousands of people in the 80s and 90s, helping put Atlanta on the map culturally. What began as a Black
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LOS ANGELES (February 25, 2024) – Today, the NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of the “55th NAACP Image Awards” nominees across film, television and streaming, music, literature, and podcasts, at its Nominees Brunch at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. Hosted by TBS’ Friday Night Vibes co-hosts Nina Parker and Kevin Fredericks (KevOnStage), the event recognized talented individuals nominated in more than 90 categories. The “55th
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