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The Walt Disney Company Pledges $5 Million To Support Nonprofit Organizations That Advance Social Justice

The Walt Disney Company has pledged $5 million to support nonprofit organizations that advance social justice, beginning with a $2 million donation to the NAACP to further their longstanding work promoting social justice by eliminating disparities and racial discrimination through their advocacy and education programs. “The killing of George Floyd has forced our nation to… Continue reading The Walt Disney Company Pledges $5 Million To Support Nonprofit Organizations That Advance Social Justice

Universal Music Group (UMG) Announces the Launch of Def Jam Africa

Def Jam Africa Artists. Top row L-R / Larry Gaaga,, Boity, Tshego /  Middle Row L-R. Nadia Nakai, Cassper Nyovest,  Nasty C / Bottom Row L-R. Ricky Tyler, Vector, Tellaman Label launch roster includes some of Africa’s most influential artists and MC’s including: Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Larry Gaaga, Boity, Nadia Nakai, Tellaman, Tshego, Ricky… Continue reading Universal Music Group (UMG) Announces the Launch of Def Jam Africa

Niko Brim Speaks at Mount Vernon City Hall’s ‘We Can’t Breathe’ Rally

Crowd gathers at Mount Vernon City Hall for Youth and MVPD rally against police brutality on June 2, 2020. RAP STAR NIKO BRIM IMPLORES BLACK YOUTH TO RECLAIM THEIR NARRATIVES DURING MOUNT VERNON UNITY RALLY MOUNT VERNON, NY, June 3, 2020—Niko Brim, hip-hop artist and activist, spoke at Mount Vernon City Hall during its “We… Continue reading Niko Brim Speaks at Mount Vernon City Hall’s ‘We Can’t Breathe’ Rally

Rome Streetz – Higher Self Ft. Estee Nack

Rome Streetz was introduced to music at an early age. His interest in hip hop was sparked after hearing Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre’s “Nuthin’ But A G Thang” for the first time. He became fascinated with Ice Cube and the whole west coast gangster rap movement. However, it wasn’t until he heard Nas and… Continue reading Rome Streetz – Higher Self Ft. Estee Nack

Electronic Arts, the National Football League and the NFL Players Association Announce Multi-Year Renewal

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA), the National Football League (NFL) and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) announced a multi-year renewal to their partnership, marking the biggest and widest-reaching gaming agreement in NFL history. Under the partnership, the EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL franchise will exclusively create authentic football simulation games, and EA SPORTS, the NFL and the… Continue reading Electronic Arts, the National Football League and the NFL Players Association Announce Multi-Year Renewal

Natasha Burton: ‘I Owe it to Myself to Win’

Obstacles are placed in front of us to see if we are able to overcome them and to challenge us to meet the task. In the case of businesswoman Natasha Burton, her obstacle is having an autoimmune disease. But, that hasn’t stopped her from being able to have multiple successful businesses to operate. The Industry… Continue reading Natasha Burton: ‘I Owe it to Myself to Win’

Darius Miles And Quentin Richardson Are Back With New Season Of ‘Knuckleheads’ Podcast

The Players’ Tribune (TPT), Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles, are back together for a special at-home season of their critically acclaimed podcast, Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles. Named for the on-court celebration the duo made famous, this unfiltered, hilarious and incredibly engaging podcast transcends just sports to discuss everything from culture to music… Continue reading Darius Miles And Quentin Richardson Are Back With New Season Of ‘Knuckleheads’ Podcast

5 Questions With… Matthew Goins

Frustrated with the lack of diversity featured in children’s puzzle drawings, Matthew Goins knew he had to start his own puzzle company to address that issue. The creation of Puzzle Huddle has led to young children being able to see images of kids that look just like them in the puzzle arena. With the effects… Continue reading 5 Questions With… Matthew Goins

Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Savage Remix’ ft. Beyoncé Hits #1 On Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart ​  

Megan Thee Stallion has today achieved another huge career milestone in what is already her most important year yet, with her single “Savage Remix” featuring Beyoncé reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This is following on from the news that the track has also officially reached #1 at US Rhythmic radio, alongside its… Continue reading Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Savage Remix’ ft. Beyoncé Hits #1 On Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart ​  

BET+ Announces ALL THE WAY BLACK, Hosted by Chris Spencer Will Launch on Thursday, June 4

BET+ announces that its new comedy series ALL THE WAY BLACK, hosted by actor/comedian Chris Spencer (@therealchrisspencer), will launch exclusively on the streaming service Thursday, June 4 across all platforms. Viewers can binge the first half of the season on 6/4, with the second half being released at a later date. Rich in nostalgia, half-hour episodes string together clips that focus on a… Continue reading BET+ Announces ALL THE WAY BLACK, Hosted by Chris Spencer Will Launch on Thursday, June 4

Mike Phillips- Flava In Ya Ear (Remix)

The “FLAVA IN YA EAR” (Remix) music video features some of R&B’s most notable voices including the iconic; Stevie Wonder, PJ Morton, Eric Roberson, Avery*Sunshine, Raheem Devaughn, Leela James, Angie Fisher, Erik “Blu2th” Griggs, Naturally 7, Stanley Cooper Jr, Darien Dean, Tyrone Hendrix, Ashley Jayy, Jarrod Lawson, DJ Mal-Ski, The Phillips Kids, Sanura, and a… Continue reading Mike Phillips- Flava In Ya Ear (Remix)

5 Questions With… Corey Seaton

When Toyota was planning the release of the latest Highlander, the auto dealer called on Burrell Communications, one of the largest black-owned ad agencies in the nation, to develop a concept that would help sell the vehicle. The Industry Cosign spoke to Corey Seaton, VP Creative Director at Burrell Communications, about what went into the… Continue reading 5 Questions With… Corey Seaton

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