SAN FRANCISCO — International reggae icon Maxi Priest has officially released his soulful new single, “Touch By An Angel,” now available on all major streaming platforms. The track, delivered through his Level Vibes Music imprint and distributed globally by Intercept Music, continues Priest’s legacy as one of reggae fusion’s most enduring and recognizable voices. Produced […]
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Melania Trump’s Epstein Statement Was a Major Communications Blunder That Undermined Her Credibility
Edrea Davis – By any professional communications standard, credibility is never built in a single statement. It is built over time, through consistency, honesty, and alignment between words and reality. That is why the recent press statement from Melania Trump regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files lands as more than a misstep—it is a profound strategic […]
The Real Cost of Political Ignorance in Black America: Roland Martin Schools Nick Cannon and Amber Rose on Politics, History, and Power
By Edrea Davis – In an era where podcasts, short clips, and viral conversations shape public opinion and influence policy, a troubling reality is becoming impossible to ignore: too many voices are loud, but uninformed. Following a widely criticized and historically inaccurate exchange between Nick Cannon and Amber Rose, journalist Roland Martin did not simply […]
Dino Archie Premieres Stand-Up Special Beautiful Burden March 21 on HYPE+ Channel
Archie has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen By Edrea Davis – Parenting an 18-month-old can test anyone’s nerves—but comedian Dino Archie turned it into comedy gold with Beautiful Burden, a hilarious stand-up special premiering worldwide March 21, 2026, on the HYPE+ YouTube channel reaching more […]
The Daughters of Dolemite Premiere Marks Rudy Ray Moore’s 99th Birthday and the Dolemite Film Franchise Relaunch
Veteran Producer-Director Foster Corder Revitalizes One of Cinema’s Most Enduring Black Franchises, Rebooting a Landmark Independent Film Legacy By Makeda Smith – Nearly a century after his birth, the legacy of comedy icon Rudy Ray Moore returns to the big screen in bold fashion. In celebration of what would have been his 99th birthday, the independent feature The Daughters of […]
Barbara Jordan Documentary “The Inquisitor” Premieres on Independent Lens February 23
Edrea Davis – A riveting documentary, “The Inquisitor” highlights the legacy of Texas Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, an American politician, lawyer, educator, and public servant, whose ethical principles and interrogation skills served the United States at pivotal points in history, from the revision and extension of the Voting Rights Act to the 1987 Supreme Court nomination […]
Greg Palast’s New Film, Vigilantes Inc.: America’s New Vote Suppression Hitmen, Sounds the Alarm: Voting Rights Under Siege—Prepare Like It’s 1968
Edrea Davis – Greg Palast’s film, Vigilantes Inc.: America’s New Vote Suppression Hitmen, exposes a coordinated, racially targeted assault on the fundamental right to vote—one that reshaped the 2024 election landscape and continues to threaten American democracy. Narrated by Rosario Dawson and executive produced by Martin Sheen and George DiCaprio, the documentary reveals how vigilante […]
American Idol Season 23 Finalist Gabby Samone Releases Debut Single “Complicated”
By Edrea Davis – NEW YORK – American Idol Season 23 finalist, viral sensation, and rising R&B/Pop artist Gabby Samone released her debut original single “Complicated,” on all digital streaming platforms in January, via BMG. After a breakout year defined by growing momentum and mounting anticipation for original music, “Complicated” marks a pivotal moment in Samone’s journey […]
Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable Calls for Action on Local and National Priorities as Legislative Session Opens in High-Stakes Election Year
By Edrea Davis – ATLANTA – More than 300 Black women leaders carried the voices of their home districts into the halls of the Georgia State Capitol on the first day of the 2026 legislative session, meeting with lawmakers to deliver a clear message in this critical election year: Black women are united, unapologetic, and […]