Entertainment

Valeisha Butterfield Jones Named as Recording Academy’s First Diversity & Inclusion Officer

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We are thrilled to welcome Valeisha Butterfield Jones into the Recording Academy family,” said Academy Chair and Interim President and CEO Harvey Mason Mason in a statement.…

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Majority of NFL First Round Picks Have Black Agents

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Seventeen of the 32 selections Thursday night counted African Americans among their representatives. (More than one agent represents some players.) The scattered remote locations did nothing to…

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Former Radio Personality Creates Social Media App for African Americans

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This app is bigger than just a way for people to have freedom of speech, or monetize their content,” 30-year radio personality, Marcel told NNPA Newswire of…

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COMMENTARY: First Lady of Writing — Camille Tucker Talks Clark Sisters Biopic

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Tucker has been in and around Hollywood since college (UCLA). A chance meeting at a barbeque produced the opportunity to co-write a script (Golddiggaz) with legendary director,…

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EXCLUSIVE LIVESTREAM: Cosby Spokesman, ‘Bill Cosby Will Not Survive COVID-19 With His Underlying Medical Issues’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — During a visit to the infirmary at SCI-Phoenix for high blood pressure issues, Mr. Cosby was informed that the carotid arteries on the right and left side…

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BHERC’s Operation Love Delivers Love, Easter Sunday Meals and Essential Goods to Seniors in Los Angeles Area

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Operation Love” meals and gift baskets were delivered to seniors including retired nurses, caregivers and other that have labored in the community for many years among others.…

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NFL Exec Troy Vincent Talks Draft, HBCU Initiatives

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "This is a moment where we need some semblance of hope in some of our communities, and we are hoping that's what occurs next week," stated Troy…

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Players Scoff at Major League Baseball’s Plans to Return to Action

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Major League Baseball would benefit from being the first sport to return to play after the pandemic swarmed the globe and claimed tens of thousands of lives.…

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PRESS ROOM: Comcast Launches Xfinity Education Destination for K-12

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Xfinity is making thousands of hours of educational programming and resources available to our customers through Xfinity on Demand as we know how challenging it is for…

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LIVESTREAM ARCHIVE: The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel Interview

THE BURTON WIRE — Join The Burton Wire‘s founder & editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. as she interviews award-winning film and television director Christine Swanson and celebrated actress Aunjanue Ellis about…

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