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 […]
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Black Voices, Black Lives Matter: #RolandMartinUnfiltered Celebrates Second Anniversary and Carves Niche as a Prominent Daily Digital Show
This year has brought unimaginable changes, but the #RolandMartinUnfiltered daily digital show has emerged as a constant and influential voice on the media landscape. #RolandMartinUnfiltered provides live news and information from an unapologetically Black perspective five days a week, and streams content seven days a week. Celebrating its second anniversary, the show has carved its […]
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 […]
Patti LaBelle & Full Force, Ain’t Nuthin’ But A Feelin’ EP Out Now via Geffen/UMe
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – A stellar previously unreleased track from Patti LaBelle, “Ain’t Nuthin’ But A Feelin’,” recorded during the sessions for her 1989 album Be Yourself, is out today for the first time, on a digital EP from Geffen/UMe with six brand new mixes. Get the music HERE. “Ain’t Nuthin’ But A Feelin'” was […]
Ben Crump, Chuck D, Tracy McGrady and Other Social Justice Activists Support New Initiative to Advance Blacks in Sports
NEW YORK – Founder, Gary Charles, fosters partnership with high profile individuals to launch Advancement of Blacks in Sports, Inc. (ABIS), a newly established non-profit organization with a mission to connect and inspire people to boldly advocate for racial, social, and economic justice for Blacks in sports. ABIS works to foster a culture of equity […]
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 […]
Amazon Original Movie, All In: The Fight For Democracy,in Theaters Sept. 9
In anticipation of the 2020 presidential election, ALL IN: THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY examines the often overlooked, yet insidious issue of voter suppression in the United States The film interweaves personal experiences with current activism and historical insight to expose a problem that has corrupted our democracy from the very beginning. With the perspective and […]