By Julianne Malveaux – It took five days for the 2020 election to be called for former Vice President Joe Biden. Five days with me peeled to the television and the internet. Five days holding my breath. Five days, meditating and praying for strength. I could not imagine four more years of Trump. I actually […]
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Actress and Comedian Kim Coles Gets Serious About Voting in Social Media PSA
By Edrea Davis – Award-winning actress, comedian and author, Kim Coles, is known for her ability to keep people laughing but in a new PSA released in partnership with Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable and Georgia Coalition for the Peoples’ Agenda (Peoples’ Agenda), Coles warns that this election is no laughing matter. The spot encourages people […]
President Obama Campaigns for Joe Biden in Florida
I don’t know who’s enjoying this the most, me watch President Obama troll #DonTheCon or President Obama. He’s mighty comfortable poking fun of our Crazy Uncle’s bizarre behavior. His point? “It’s do or die time… one week until the most important election of our lifetime. “Speaking on the current president he said. “He hasn’t shown […]
Anthony Hamilton, Questlove, Lynn Whitfield, Jonathan Slocumb, and Wendell Pierce Support HBCUs and their Students at the UNCF National Virtual Walk for Education
WASHINGTON – How do you stay safe during a pandemic, raise money for a great cause and get some exercise in on the side? Through the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) National Virtual Walk for Education®, of course! The new digital fundraiser replaces the annual in-person walk events that many of the UNCF local offices […]
Antebellum, a Racial Thriller Starring Janelle Monae, Hits On Demand Friday, Sept. 18
Antebellum is a terrifying new thriller from activist filmmakers Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz, two exciting new voices in contemporary cinema, and from Lionsgate and QC Entertainment – the producer of the seminal horror films Get Out and Us. Antebellum was always meant to be a stunning and mind-bending mystery that unfolds as a metaphor […]
6.6 Million Viewers Tuned in to Tyler Perry’s New Sitcoms “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” and “Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living” Last Wednesday Night on BET
(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK – BET adds two more hit series to its winning Wednesday line up, with Tyler Perry’s new sitcoms, “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” and “Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living.” Executive Produced by Tyler Perry, BET’s new original series swoops into ratings success on its debut night, grossing 6.6 Million viewers during […]
Veteran Marijuana Activist Ed Forchion aka NJWeedman Launches “Get on the CannaBus” a New Instagram Live Series to Highlight His Ongoing Acts of Civil Disobedience and Protest in New Jersey
Trenton, NJ – For over three decades, Ed Forchion aka NJWeedman has fought for the legalization of marijuana. As one of the first Black activist in the movement, dating back to the early 90’s, Forchion has spent over 1200 days in prison, fighting for the right to smoke and sell pot. Now, in 2020, with […]
Gospel Icon Kirk Franklin Tops Winners List With Six Trophies At Historic Stellar Gospel Music Awards Virtual Special On Bet & Bet Her
CHICAGO – Not even a global pandemic could diminish the powerful spirit of praise, worship and celebration during the historic virtual broadcast of the Stellar Gospel Music Awards Sunday night on BET and BET Her. Led by hosts Kirk Franklin, Jonathan McReynolds, and Koryn Hawthorne, the 35th Anniversary Stellar Gospel Music Awards awarded trophies in […]
Select Remarks from Senator Kamala Harris from Night Three of the 2020 Democratic National Convention
MILWAUKEE—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) released a selection of excerpts from the remarks of the Democratic nominee for Vice President of the United States, Senator Kamala Harris, as prepared for delivery. Senator Harris addressed the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night and officially accept the party’s nomination for Vice President. The theme of Wednesday’s program […]