“Just Do It.” Nike knows what’s up Clearly, Nike is a company that is fearless when it comes to making bold moves. The companies newest campaign featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, with the words “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” has obviously created a wildly controversial reaction. The ad is an […]
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TV One and National Urban League (NUL)’s town hall panel discussion, THE STATE OF BLACK AMERICA, premieres this Sunday, July 29 at 7 PM CT/8 PM ET on TV One. The two-hour special, which was taped at The Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C. back in May, is a panel discussion about present and future conditions facing black America and is based on findings from NUL’s annual
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Today is Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, which commemorates the emancipation from slavery in the United States. Growing up in Arizona, my family has always celebrated Juneteenth, especially with the majority of us being from Texas. In Tucson, where many of my family left Texas to live, I recall the
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Community leaders, family, and friends celebrated nationally recognized mogul Dr. Matthew Jenkins, DMV for his life’s work at a standing-room-only book signing and reception for his new book Positive Possibilities: My Game Plan for Success Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Bogarts & Company in Long Beach, California. A man of many accolades who has cultivated
Women Of Color Unite and Their Allies hosted by Producer Cheryl L. Bedford Shows No Signs of Slowing Down Some of the Industries Best Pour in to be a Part of the JTC List Supporting Women of Color SANTA MONICA, CA (May 6, 2018)- Producer and advocate for women of color in the industry, Cheryl
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Black Astrophysics researcher and science educator Hakeem Oluseyi’s memoir, “The Stars in My Soul,” is being adapted into a film. “Soul,” a memoir co-written by Oluseyi (pictured above) is about his life, has just been picked up by Working Title. Chadwick Boseman and Logan Coles are producing the film adaptation. The pair worked together on 2016’s
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(San Diego, CA) Community members in Southeastern San Diego, are on a mission to make sure that Black youth are exposed to STEM based careers. The educational event held at Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, is just one out of a series of events hosted by long time community activist/education advocate, Philip Liburd and son
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April 18, 2018 | Written by Howard Newsroom Staff Washington, D.C. — Howard University President, Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, announced today that actor and alumnus Chadwick Boseman will deliver the keynote address during Howard University’s 150th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Mr. Boseman will address members of the Class of 2018 and their families, University trustees, officers, faculty,
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(Los Angeles, CA) – March 29, 2018 – The Los Angeles Film School appointed veteran talent manager, television producer, entrepreneur, and author of motivational text “Change Starts with ME!,” Sonja Norwood, to its faculty, effective immediately. Norwood brings her more than 20 years of talent management experience with Grammy Award winner, actress, daughter Brandy and Platinum recording
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SDABJ is pleased to announce Jim Trotter as the keynote speaker for the 2018 scholarship reception. Jim, a long time member of SDABJ has had a storied career that includes the San Diego Union-Tribune, Sports Illustrated and ESPN. He is a frequent contributer to NBC 7’s Sportswrap. Jim has covered the National Football League for more than
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