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BET’S “CONTENT FOR CHANGE” INITIATIVE PRESENTS BET NEWS SPECIAL “AMERICAN INJUSTICE: THE FIGHT FOR POLICE REFORM,” HOSTED BY SOLEDAD O’BRIEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 AT 11PM ET/PT ON BET & BET HER

Over 1,000 people are killed by police every year in America, and Black people are three times more likely to be killed than white people. George Floyd’s tragic death at the hands of Minnesota police seemed to mark a tipping point, as millions of protestors in the United States and around the world, took to… Continue reading BET’S “CONTENT FOR CHANGE” INITIATIVE PRESENTS BET NEWS SPECIAL “AMERICAN INJUSTICE: THE FIGHT FOR POLICE REFORM,” HOSTED BY SOLEDAD O’BRIEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 AT 11PM ET/PT ON BET & BET HER

Naughty by Nature Releases Collection with Champion Benefiting NJ Youth

Grammy-Award-winning Hip-hop trio Naughty by Nature unveils a new capsule collection with Champion. Proceeds will be donated to raise funds for the Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts choir in their hometown of East Orange, New Jersey. The limited-edition fashion line includes fitted and oversized t-shirts, hoodies, and hats detailing the… Continue reading Naughty by Nature Releases Collection with Champion Benefiting NJ Youth

Buju Banton Recieves A Special RIAA Gold Album For His 1995 Seminal Album ‘Til Shiloh

Island/UMe celebrated the birthday of Buju Banton, the Jamaican dancehall innovator and surprised him at his studio with a specially made RIAA certified Gold album for his boundary-shattering masterpiece 1995’s ‘Til Shiloh, released 25 years ago on July 18 on Loose Cannon/Island Records. Fans from around the globe tuned in, here, to offer birthday greetings… Continue reading Buju Banton Recieves A Special RIAA Gold Album For His 1995 Seminal Album ‘Til Shiloh

Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios Networks Closes Middle East And North Africa Network Distribution Deal

Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group division Entertainment Studios, one of the largest independent producers and distributors of film and television with 64 shows on the air and owner of 15 U.S. Big-Four network affiliate broadcast television stations and nine 24-hour HD television networks serving nearly 160 million subscribers — including The Weather Channel television network and… Continue reading Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios Networks Closes Middle East And North Africa Network Distribution Deal

Scottie Pippen and Knife Maker Bob Kramer Team Up to Raise Funds for Black Lives Matter

Legendary NBA star athlete Scottie Pippen and Bob Kramer, a world-renown bladesmith, have teamed up to support Black Lives Matter and end social injustice by raising funds for Color of Change through a limited-time auction of a custom, symbolic knife available through Monday, July 20 10:00 a.m. PDT at KramerKnives.com. BLM Knife crafted by bladesmith… Continue reading Scottie Pippen and Knife Maker Bob Kramer Team Up to Raise Funds for Black Lives Matter

Atiba Madyun Releases First Book, ‘Saving Grace’

With a long, successful career in politics, Atiba Madyun steps up to the plate for his next challenge, becoming an author. Inspired by the likes of Richard Wright and Toni Morrison, his book, “Saving Grace”, is the culmination of 20 years of work filled with fun facts about Washington D.C, and aims to have readers… Continue reading Atiba Madyun Releases First Book, ‘Saving Grace’

Siedah Garrett – ‘The New Frontier (Say Their Names)’ Live at Agape International

As the Black community (and increasingly more of our nation’s non-Black community) faces the sad reality of racist police violence that has recently led to the senseless deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and others, creators like Siedah Garrett have interpreted this collective pain into art…and given a voice to those who can no… Continue reading Siedah Garrett – ‘The New Frontier (Say Their Names)’ Live at Agape International

Higher Ground and Spotify Announce ‘The Michelle Obama Podcast’ Debuting July 29

Last summer, President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s production company, Higher Ground, announced a partnership with Spotify to produce podcasts exclusive to the platform. Today, we are excited to announce the first title in the ongoing partnership, The Michelle Obama Podcast. Hosted by Michelle Obama, the show will bring listeners the First Lady’s most candid,… Continue reading Higher Ground and Spotify Announce ‘The Michelle Obama Podcast’ Debuting July 29

Colin Kaepernick Teams Up With Impossible Foods to Feed 1 Million People

Impossible Foods announced it is collaborating with Colin Kaepernick and Know Your Rights Camp to support food security and social justice throughout 2020. Since the start of the pandemic, Impossible Foods has provided relief to over 750,000 people experiencing food insecurity. The startup is on track to donate plant-based meat to feed at least 1… Continue reading Colin Kaepernick Teams Up With Impossible Foods to Feed 1 Million People

New Streaming Channels with Music’s Legendary and Game-Changing Artists Launches on SiriusXM

SiriusXM launched its latest collection of exclusive radio channels dedicated to iconic musicians. SiriusXM’s presents brand new channels from Beastie Boys, Bob Marley, Coldplay, Michael Jackson and Queen, plus the return of The Prince Channel, that will be available through August 13 on the SiriusXM app, internet-connected devices and smart speakers in your home.  … Continue reading New Streaming Channels with Music’s Legendary and Game-Changing Artists Launches on SiriusXM

Ecool, Mayorkun, Zlatan, Dremo – ‘ONOME’

Critical acclaim for ECool: “It is really hard to place DJ Ecool in a box“ – Pulse “…known for being Davido’s official DJ, as well as for his hilarious Instagram videos“ – Okayafrica “You don’t know what cool is until you hear Afrobeat artist ECool.“ – Vendng Machine Worldwide sensation and Davido’s official DJ, ECool… Continue reading Ecool, Mayorkun, Zlatan, Dremo – ‘ONOME’

Coca-Cola Freestyle Introduces Contactless Pouring

Coca-Cola Freestyle is rolling out its latest technology innovation – contactless pouring from a smartphone – as the coronavirus pandemic continues to reshape the foodservice industry and consumer behavior overall. “All Coca-Cola beverage dispensers are safe with recommended care and cleaning,” said Chris Hellmann, vice president, and general manager, Coca-Cola Freestyle. “But given these uncertain… Continue reading Coca-Cola Freestyle Introduces Contactless Pouring

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