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With the recent protest uprisings across the country, we’ve noticed also that Black Owned Businesses or “BOB’s” and solicitation of them in local communities are TRENDING in many of our timelines. Currently the estimated $1.1 Trillion dollars that Blacks spend only stays in our community for only an estimated 6 hours. Could you imagine if that money […]

Entertainment

PR — June 24, 2016 (New York, NY) — Get Joy! VaShawn Mitchell to release new song “Joy,” to all digital platforms today. The bright and exuberant song is already connecting with audiences around the globe. Since its intro on Facebook Live a few weeks ago, “Joy” has made an immediate impact online and at […]

New York, NY (June 26, 2016) – BET Networks kept their word and delivered an amazing tribute to Prince, along with a lot of new young talent. Opening with one of its more memorable performances with Beyonce, who also won the Video of the Year Award for “Formation” and Kendrick Lamar, their performance was beyond […]

A new comedy from writer/director David E. Talbert (Baggage Claim) and producer Will Packer (Ride Along, Think Like a Man series, This Christmas), Almost Christmas tells the festive story of a beloved patriarch who asks his family for one gift this holiday season: to get along. If they can honor that wish and spend five […]

New Music

DreamHouse Entertainment has released a brand new single titled “Woke Up Today” led by Canton Jones. The single was birthed from both founders of DreamHouse Entertainment, Jonathan Fleming and Candis White. White penned the single as a tribute to Fleming who was recently released from prison after 24 years, 7 months, and 20 days of […]

Entertainment

PR — The Howard Gospel Choir of Howard University is pleased to announce the release of their first full length album in over two decades entitled Glorious God. The album is a diverse collective of the choir’s rich musical legacy which includes anthems, hymns, spirituals and contemporary gospel. The choir’s most notable alumni include Elbernita […]

Atlanta

Police, fire and emergency management crews are on the scene of an active shooter incident at a Walmart  in Amarillo, Texas. Officials have warned drivers to avoid I-27 and Georgia. Our sister site is covering this story locally in Amarillo, Texas. Get more details here.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Showcasing the robust performances and vibrant voice that have grabbed the attention of countless generations, the Reigning Queen of Gospel Shirley Caesar continues to create a powerful ministry legacy with the release of her most exciting musical journey yet, on her new album FILL THIS HOUSE.  Available now in […]

Entertainment

(Los Angeles, CA) May 26, 2016: With her irresistible charisma, gifted voice, and non-stop work ethic, Gospel megastar Erica Campbell scored a BET nomination for the Dr. Bobby Jones Gospel/ Inspirational Award at this year’s 2016 BET Awards. This year the BET Awards will air live at 8p.m. ET on Sunday, June 26th from Inside the Microsoft Theater in […]

Entertainment

Chicago, IL (May 25, 2016) – Following a successful launch of his nonprofit organization Elihu Nation earlier this year in his native Chicago, acclaimed GRAMMY® nominated artist Jonathan McReynolds is launching the Elihu Nation Scholarship, comprising a total of $9,000 in scholarships to be awarded to college students, with three scholarships available at $3,000 each.  […]

Atlanta

Ed Gordon shares what we can do in Atlanta to help fight the spread of the HIV/AIDS epidemic that is affecting our community. Please share this insightful information on social media and with your family and friends. Sign Up For Our Newsletter!

Atlanta

Today the NFL will reveal which cities will host Superbowls in 2019, 2020 and 2021. It’s all taking place in Charlotte, NC for the annual Spring meeting and Atlanta is up to bid for the 2019 and 2020 games. Hopefully we can get either especially since we have the brand new Mercedez-Benz Stadium, which has […]