Mickey Factz has been appointed as an adjunct professor at New York University’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, where he will teach a course titled “The Art of the MC.”
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Bronner Bros. Beauty Icon Awards Honors Black Beauty
The inaugural Bronner Bros. Beauty Icon Awards delivered an unforgettable celebration of Black beauty’s past, present, and future
Giannis Antetokounmpo Wants To Finish Basketball Career In Greece
Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed that after he retires from the NBA, he would like to go home to play for his country, Greece
Wilberforce University May Bring Football Back Decades After Last Game Played
The country’s oldest private HBCU, Wilberforce University, may be re-entering the football arena after not fielding a team in decades
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Bernie Lawrence-Watkins, Esq.
Bernie Lawrence-Watkins is a powerhouse attorney and the visionary founder of B. Lawrence Watkins & Associates, P.C., a premier law firm specializing in Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Business Law
Chicago Mansion Once Owned By R. Kelly Sold For $1.6M
The Chicago mansion that convicted singer R. Kelly owned over 10 years ago, was recently sold for $1.6 million
AKON – From Africa to the World! (Trailer)
Acclaimed director and producer David Serero announces the release of his latest film, “AKON: From Africa to the World”, a captivating and emotional portrait of global music icon Akon
‘Ms. Pat Settles It’ Returns For Season 3 on BET Nov. 4
Beginning Tuesday, November 4 at 10 PM ET / 9 CT, beloved comedian Ms. Pat returns to the bench for “Ms. Pat Settles It”
NCAA May Allow Student-Athletes, Staff Members To Legally Bet On Pro Sports
The Division I Administrative Committee (NCAA) has voted to remove a restriction on students-athletes betting on pro sports
Broward County’s African American Research Library and Cultural Center Announces Annual Lecture Honoring Dr. Niara Sudarkasa
The second annual memorial lecture will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM at AARLCC honoring Dr. Niara Sudarkasa (1938–2019)—renowned cultural anthropologist, Africanist, university president, and Fort Lauderdale native.
USHER Will Be the Legend of Live Honoree at 2025 Billboard Live Music Summit Taking Place November 3, 2025
USHER will take center stage as this year’s Legend of Live honoree at Billboard’s Live Music Summit Presented by VENU, taking place Monday, November 3, 2025, at 1 Hotel West Hollywood
SiriusXM Launches Monthly Show ‘The Good Son’ Hosted by Zeddy Will
“The Good Son” show is a one-of-a-kind mix of music, culture and comedy, bringing listeners into Zeddy’s world with a focus on spontaneity and authenticity
ANTA & Kyrie Irving Release Hélà Style ‘Roots: Yin & Yang’
ANTA and Kyrie Irving dropped the Hélà Style “Roots: Yin & Yang” pack — Yin (Black) and Yang (White)
The USTA Foundation Announces New Initiative With Venus, Serena Williams
The USTA Foundation has announced that Venus and Serena Williams are partnering with them to launch the Williams Family Excellence Program
Lenny Kravitz Will Star in NBC Sports’ Sunday Night Basketball February 1
“I have been a fan of basketball and the NBA since I was a kid,” said Lenny Kravitz. “I am happy to be invited to take part with NBC Sports and the NBA, and I celebrate their support of sports, music, and culture. I am looking forward to this special moment.”
