Richmond, CA – When college math professor Chad Rico ventured off into the rap game, he knew he was taking a calculated risk. As an entrepreneur, financial analyst, clothing manufacturer/designer, filmmaker and world traveler, many wondered if the teacher turned artist could really pull it off. When Chad dropped his own brand of mathematical science […]
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TV One Launches New Entertainment Network CLEO TV On January 19
Silver Spring, MD – This January, TV One will launch CLEO TV, a new aspirational lifestyle and entertainment cable network targeting Millennial and Gen X women of color. Derived from the name Cleopatra, one of the most powerful, trendsetting, rule-breaking and iconic women in history, CLEO TV will offer quality content that defies negative and […]
UNCF Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball Achieves Record-Breaking Fundraising Goal, Raising Over $1.35 Million for HBCUs and Deserving Area Students
Atlanta’s finest came out in full force to attend the 35th Annual UNCF Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball, the inaugural for Florida A & M University alumnae Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, raising over $1.35 million for UNCF member-institutions. Once again, this was a record- breaking achievement for the gala. The sold-out signature fundraising event had more […]
Jennifer Lopez Proves the Value of Street Smarts in “Second Act” From STX Films
SECOND ACT is an inspirational comedy starring Jennifer Lopez as Maya, a 40-year-old woman struggling with frustrations of not having achieved more in life. As an experienced, quick-witted, perceptive employee, she is passed over for a promotion solely because she doesn’t have a college degree. Until, that is, she gets the chance to prove that […]
Nancy Wilson, Legendary 3-Time Grammy Winner and NPR ‘Jazz Profiles” Host Dies at 81
NEW ORLEANS – Nancy Wilson, a three-time Grammy Award winner who called herself a “song stylist,” died Thursday after a long illness at her home in Pioneertown, California according to her manager Devra Hall Levy. Wilson was 81. Throughout her musical career Wilson cultivated an image of a poised yet passionate sophisticate known for her […]
BET Celebrates Black Excellence with Two Uplifting Specials Premiering in December
NEW YORK – BET Networks is set to premiere two powerful specials in December, embracing the holiday spirit that uplifts and celebrates black excellence. “A THOUSAND WORDS WITH MICHELLE OBAMA” premieres on Wednesday, December 5 at 9PM ET and “Q85: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION FOR QUINCY JONES” will air on Sunday, December 9 at 8PM ET. […]
Jada Pinkett Smith Tackles The Racial Divide Between Black and White Women on “Red Table Talk”
In this powerful episode Jada Pinkett Smith, her mother Adrienne and daughter Willow, have a candid conversation about race relations between women of color and white women. Jada’s producer shares her challenges understanding as a white woman “white privelege” and how to start the discussion. Famed diversity educator Jane Elliott joins the group to explain […]
New Unscripted Series “Love & Marriage: Huntsville” Joins OWN’s Saturday Night Lineup
LOS ANGELES – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced the premiere date and revealed today the official trailer for its new unscripted series, “Love & Marriage: Huntsville.” The network will kick off the new year by adding the show to its popular Saturday night lineup premiering January 12 (10 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) following the […]
Legendary Rapper Snoop Dogg Receives His Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Quincey Jones, Dr. Dre, Jimmy Kimmel, Pharrell Williams were on hand to speak for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s ceremony honoring iconic rapper, Snoop Dogg, with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Snoops lovely wife, Shante Broadus and family were also present. Snoop gave a “Snoopian” speech, invited the Crips and Bloods to […]