Chicago, IL – Remember the first time you went to Lollapalooza? The extravaganza turned 25 this year, and to help celebrate the milestone anniversary, Toyota hosted the 25th Hour (#25thHour), a surprise concert featuring breakthrough Grammy-nominated recording artist Leon Bridges and Outkast rapper Big Boi. The exclusive, pop-up concert was accessible only to Lollapalooza festival-goers […]
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NABJ Mourns the Loss of Member Taylor Terrell
Washington, DC – The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is saddened by the tragic passing of NABJ member and 41NBC (Macon, Ga.) news reporter Taylor Terrell. Terrell died in an accident Thursday, her station reported. Terrell anchored 41NBC News at Daybreak and 41Today. She also regularly reported for the station’s education series, What’s Right […]
Northwestern Mutual Vice President, Kimberley Goode, Receives Profiles in Diversity Journal’s Women Worth Watching Award®
Milwaukee, WI – Profiles in Diversity Journal has announced the winners of the 15th Annual Women Worth Watching Awards®, naming Kimberley Goode, vice president of communications and corporate affairs for Northwestern Mutual, as a 2016 recipient. The award honorees were nominated by their colleagues, peers and mentors, and chosen for their purpose and commitment to […]
Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International Launches Full Gospel Unites: Get Out to Vote (GOTV)
Atlanta, GA – The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International launches Full Gospel Unites, a mission-based, get-out-to-vote initiative encouraging 100-percent voter registration and participation from people of faith throughout the nation for the upcoming presidential elections. Our primary goal is to increase the number of voter participants, reflecting principles and values of faith that propel, […]
Clear View Group Acquires Ebony Media
Chicago, IL – The Clear View Group (CVG), today announced that it has acquired the assets of Ebony Media, the publisher of Ebony Magazine, the premiere destination for African-American cultural insight, news and perspective. The iconic brands of EBONY and JET are under new management and heading in a bold new direction and will now […]
Veteran Political Strategist Donna Brazile to give Keynote at 10th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference
Las Vegas, NV – The MGM Resorts Foundation is pleased to announce Donna Brazile as a keynote speaker at the 10th annual Women’s Leadership Conference. Hosted by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and the MGM Resorts Foundation, the 2016 conference will be held Aug. 8 & 9 at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in […]
NBA Legends Team Up With the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) for Celebrity Golf Tournament
New York, NY – National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) National President Gregory A. Thomas, and Executive Director Dwayne Crawford today announced the NOBLE 40th Anniversary Celebrity Golf Tournament Fundraiser at the Law & Legends Breakfast of Champions at the Harvard Club of New York City. Four-time NBA All-Star Otis Birdsong and the […]
In Largest Multicast Network Distribution Launch in History, Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc., Mission Broadcasting, Inc. And White Knight Broadcasting, Inc. to Roll Out Escape, Grit, Laff and Bounce TV
Atlanta, GA – In the largest multicast distribution launch in the history of broadcast television, Katz Broadcasting and Bounce TV announced today that that stations owned or programmed by Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST, “Nexstar”), Mission Broadcasting, Inc. and White Knight Broadcasting, Inc. will carry Escape, Grit, Laff and Bounce TV on 130 channel […]
Women’s Workplace Advocate Anita Hill to headline Massachusetts Conference for Women
Boston, MA – The Massachusetts Conference for Women announced today that attorney Anita Hill, Spanx founder Sara Blakely and Wall Street executive and author Carla Harris will deliver keynote addresses at the Massachusetts Conference for Women on December 8, 2016, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Hill will be joined for a conversation with […]