DETROIT – More than 40 performing artists will salute the life and legacy of the Queen of Soul Aretha Louise Franklin during “A People’s Tribute to the Queen” event at Chene Park Amphitheatre in downtown Detroit on Thursday August 30, 2018 from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. ET. Gates will open at 5:00 P.M. The […]
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SHINE, an Entertaining Film About New York Salsa Music and Dance, also Addresses Gentrification
SHINE, a new film that tells a story about New York Salsa dancers and also brings attention to the serious issue of gentrification, will be released in October. Shine is about two Puerto Rican brothers, Ralphi Matas (Jorge Burgos) and Junior (Gilbert Saldivar), from New York’s Spanish Harlem and the street’s best Salsa dancers, who […]
Producers of “Get Out” and “BlacKkKlansman” to Release “The Oath” Starring Tiffany Haddish in October
From the producers of GET OUT & BLACKkKLANSMAN comes THE OATH, a raw and riotous political comedy for divisive times starring Ike Barinholtz, Tiffany Haddish, John Cho, Carrie Brownstein, Billy Magnussen, Meredith Hagner, Jon Barinholtz, Nora Dunn, and Chris Ellis. A controversial White House policy turns family member against family member in THE OATH, a […]
Miranda Writes New Single “Time to Time” Calls for Love and Positivity
NEW YORK – There is no denying that the world is in dire need of greater togetherness, love, and a lot more fun. For Hip Hop artist Miranda Writes, being able to inspire her listeners through her upbeat, playful tracks is what making music is all about. “Time to Time is about the freedom and […]
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Announces the Eight Recipients of the Homecoming Scholars Award for the 2018-2019 Academic Year Through Her BeyGOOD Initiative
New York, NY – Carter announces the eight recipients of the Homecoming Scholars Award for the 2018-2019 academic year. The Homecoming Scholars Award Program for 2018-2019 is a merit program and was announced in April. It is the second scholarship merit program from Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and BeyGOOD. The Formation Scholars Award Program was announced in the spring of […]
Bobby Brown, Faith Evans, Bebe And Cece Winans, and Dallas Austin to Receive Recognition at 2018 Black Music Honors Awards
Chicago, IL – Chicago-based television production company Central City Productions (CCP) announced today the 2018 Black Music Honors – the annual two-hour television special that honors artists and musicians who have influenced and made significant contributions to American music. The television special is set to take place on Thursday, August 16th in Nashville, TN. This year’s honorees for the 2018 Black Music Honors include Bobby Brown, who […]
Former U.S. President Barack Obama will Deliver the Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture Live on The Africa Channel Network and Facebook July 17
LOS ANGELES – In Celebration of the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth, The Africa Channel will air an uninterrupted live broadcast via satellite of The Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture, delivered by former U.S. President Barack Obama, Tuesday, July 17 at 8am ET. The two-and-a-half-hour special will include South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, former Presidents […]
Political Commentator Symone Sanders and Famed ‘Diva’ Sheryl Lee Ralph Among Those Honored at 15th Annual McDonald’s 365Black Awards in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – Several notable celebrities, community leaders and entertainers descended on the city of New Orleans once again to attend the 15th Annual McDonald’s 365Black Awards, held today at the Ritz Carlton, New Orleans. They were joined by attendees from across that nation who converged to recognize this year’s recipients of the distinguished awards, […]
Award-Winning Journalist, Roland Martin, to Launch Daily Digital Show in September
On September 4, veteran journalist, Roland Martin, will launch a daily digital show, #RolandMartinUnfiltered, which will focus on speak truth to power on the issues of the day. #RolandMartinUnfiltered is a daily digital show broadcasting from Washington D.C. that will focus on issues important to our community. With award-winning journalist Roland Martin at the helm, […]