Entertainment

IN MEMORIAM: Trailblazing Meteorologist Dr. June Bacon-Bercey Remembered

NNPA NEWSWIRE — A pioneer in the field of meteorology, Bacon-Bercey, an African American, broke barriers by becoming the first woman meteorologist. Previously, she became the first African American woman…

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40 Years of Cathy Hughes’ Leadership at Urban One

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The media company that for decades was known as Radio One Inc. for its stable of radio stations across the country, changed its name in 2017 to…

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ESSENCE GOING GLOBAL IN GHANA

SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES — The first international Essence Global Black Economic Forum is being held in Accra, Ghana during the eight day Essence Full Circle Festival experience. The festival that…

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COMMENTARY: Golden Globe Awards Blackout — Travesty or Testament?

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Black talent being shut out of the Golden Globes is not just a travesty but also a testament to the power of the work and the narratives…

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R&B legend Keith Sweat brings his new jack swing to Mystic Lake

ROLLINGOUT.COM — Keith Sweat walked on stage doing what he does best, begging and pleading for the women who love his music to get up on their feet. Sweat opened…

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The Black struggle in 2019: Staying aware, facing injustice and fighting for the future

THE FINAL CALL — There was a mass shooting in this country every single day in 2019 and 29 of those 385 mass shootings were also mass murders. Some of…

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PRESS ROOM: Inaugural Black Fine Art Month this October opens with press conference and Salon Talk at DuSable Museum of African American History

CHICAGO CRUSADER — Pigment International, the Black Art Collective is partnering with the DuSable Museum of African American History, a Smithsonian affiliate, on the international launch of Black Fine Art…

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For Elise Neal, going Art UP is a creative step forward

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Actress and native Memphian Elise Neal (“Hustle & Flow,” “Rosewood,” “Logan,” “The Hughleys”) has entered into a partnership with ArtUp. Neal will serve as an ArtUp Executive…

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Compton Unified School District Launches Districtwide Career Program with eSports Video Game Tournament

LOS ANGELES SENTINEL  — The Compton Unified School District (CUSD), in partnership with the Carrot Group and the Los Angeles Chargers, will host its first-ever eSports High School Tournament between its…

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Black Bourbon Society hosts Virtual Louisville event in Chicago

CHICAGO DEFENDER — Founded by Samara Rivers, Black Bourbon Society is a tiered membership organization that bridges the gap between the spirits industry and African American bourbon enthusiasts through brand-partnered…

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