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Yusef Salaam, of the Exonerated 5, Wins New York City Council Race
Dr. Yusef Salaam, a member of the Exonerated 5 who were cleared of attacking a jogger in Central Park, won the election to become a member of the New York City Council. In the video above Dr. Salaam speaks with activist rapper, Jasiri X on 1Hood Media before the election. ABOUT DR. SALAAM (https://www.yusefspeaks.com): In […]
NNPA IN MEMORIAM: Richard Roundtree, Trailblazing “Shaft” Actor, Dies at 81
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent – Richard Roundtree, the iconic actor renowned for portraying the suave private detective in the groundbreaking “Shaft” film series, has died at 81. His longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, confirmed that Roundtree succumbed to pancreatic cancer at his residence in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The legendary actor […]
Green Team of English Avenue Helps to Revitalize Struggling Neighborhood
English avenue and vine city were once known as the most affluent black neighborhoods in America with the largest concentration of historically black colleges and universities. Major development displaced families and increased flooding, sewage backups, and lead contamination. Annie Moore, founder and director of operations at Green Team of English Avenue Inc, says residents sounded […]
Wide Open: The Andre Rison Story Film Release October 27 on AppleTV, Amazon Prime and Tubi
ATLANTA — NFL great Andre Rison’s biopic film Wide Open: The Andre Rison Story is being released on streaming networks AppleTV, Amazon Prime, and Tubi Friday, December 27, 2023. The film is directed by Jerry D. May, written and executive produced by best-selling author Derrick Handspike and Andre Rison. Wide Open is the story behind […]
Pan African Dance Ambassador Makeda Kumasi Celebrates National Dance Day as California Arts Council Grant Recipient
San Bernardino, CA – Makeda Kumasi, founder of WE 3 PRODUCTIONS, has been gracing stages professionally across California for over two decades as a phenomenal force with her dancing, teaching, directing, and performances. As a global beacon for the Pan-African arts, she has inspired adults and children alike as a respected resource, particularly throughout Los […]
Black Women in STEM Pen New Children’s Science and Nature Book for HBCU Green Fund’s Publishing Arm Launch
“MSITU: The Old-Growth Forest” raises environmental awareness as it takes young readers on a magical journey into an old-growth forest. Fostering their continued efforts to create innovative programs to lead the charge in building a more sustainable future, the HBCU Green Fund, founded by environmental leader, Felicia Davis, has launched a self-titled publishing brand. Their […]
ATL Music Industry Veteran Ian Burke Screens New Documentary at BronzeLens Film Festival in Honor of HipHop’s 50th Anniversary
WHO: BronzeLens and The Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Film & Entertainment invite you to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of HipHop, Friday, August 25 at Landmark Midtown Art Cinema. Join us for a special PowerHouse Panel and the official screening of the documentary short film “Song of the South”. From the desk of music executive Ian […]
Lyrical Legend Too Short Joins Latin Rap Linguist Invinceable Celebrating the “Gentlemen Club Diary” Podcast Anniversary with “Rain Dance” Music Video
Los Angeles – Latin rapper Invinceable first scorched the hip hop scene in 2009/2010 with a speed of light lyrical flow that critics said was rivaled only by Chicago’s own, Twista. Decades later and Invinceable is still rumbling ten toes deep in the game. The rapper/entrepreneur/podcaster is celebrating the one year anniversary of his steamy podcast “Gentlemen Club Diary” and the […]