Kali Hawk is a successful actress and owner of H.CROWNE jewelry. You may have seen her in Fifty Shades of Black, Couples Retreat, Bridesmaids, and/or Tyler Perry Presents Peeples. Her company H.CROWNE is a high fashion accessories company based in Los Angeles that started in 2015. Through her work ethic, celebrities such as Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, Nicki… Continue reading Kali Hawk: ‘Sometimes It’s the Chaos That Delivers You the Gift of Creation’
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One City Entertainment Launches a New Platform
One City Ent., a multimedia entertainment arts company, has released an interactive online platform for musicians to compete to win thousands of dollars in prizes and global exposure. With the rise of independent artists and content, it’s harder to discover new music. In addition to hosting competitions sponsored by major recording artists, businesses and industry… Continue reading One City Entertainment Launches a New Platform
Steven VanDyke Creates 911 Alert App
Steven VanDyke, an entrepreneur from Atlanta, has developed a new app called 911 Alert that connects families together when an emergency occurs. Once downloaded, the app will automatically send a text message to up to ten contacts of your choice if ever you were to dial 911 to report an emergency. Most people dial emergency services… Continue reading Steven VanDyke Creates 911 Alert App
OneUnited Bank Announces 10th Anniversary ‘I Got Bank’ National Financial Literacy Contest For Youth
In celebration of National Financial Literacy Month, OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest black-owned bank, is proud to announce its 10th Annual “I Got Bank!” National Financial Literacy Contest where ten children will win a $1,000 savings account. To support families who are homeschooling their children due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Bank is offering a free… Continue reading OneUnited Bank Announces 10th Anniversary ‘I Got Bank’ National Financial Literacy Contest For Youth
Savoy Magazine Announces the 2020 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America
Savoy magazine announced its 2020 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America listing in the upcoming Spring issue. Savoy‘s Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America is the definitive listing of African American executives, influencers and achievers impacting corporate America. “Savoy is proud to present the 2020 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America. In this… Continue reading Savoy Magazine Announces the 2020 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America
Veronica N. Chapman Launches BlackBabyBooks.com
Children’s books with Black representation are now easier to find thanks to author and serial entrepreneur Veronica N. Chapman, founder of BlackBabyBooks.com. Chapman’s company, Boxxout Enterprises, designs creative solutions for social change. BlackBabyBooks.com, which makes it easier to discover and purchase children’s books with Black characters, is an initiative under the Boxxout umbrella. A children’s… Continue reading Veronica N. Chapman Launches BlackBabyBooks.com
James Cuthbert Joins BET Networks as Senior Vice President of Brand Strategy & Marketing
BET (a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC), the nation’s leading provider of quality content for African-American audiences, announced today that James Cuthbert has joined BET as Senior Vice President, Brand Strategy & Marketing, reporting to Chief Marketing Officer, Kimberly Paige. In his new role, Cuthbert will lead marketing strategy and execution, including initiatives… Continue reading James Cuthbert Joins BET Networks as Senior Vice President of Brand Strategy & Marketing
Converse Welcomes Draymond Green
Three-time NBA Champion Draymond Green is the newest addition to the Converse family. Known for his do-it-all approach on the court, Green’s willingness to take on anything has been an attribute of the Golden State Warriors’ success over the years. The vocal veteran’s career has been solidified thanks to three NBA All-Star appearances (2016, 2017,… Continue reading Converse Welcomes Draymond Green
Lecrae: ‘I Want to Restore the View the Black Community Has of Itself’
Lecrae Devaughn Moore is a Grammy award-winning hip-hop artist, best-selling author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and co-owner and president of Reach Records. His 2014 album, Anomaly, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the first album to top both the Billboard 200 and the Gospel Charts simultaneously. He has sold more than 3 million copies and… Continue reading Lecrae: ‘I Want to Restore the View the Black Community Has of Itself’
Debbie Allen And Debra Lee Among BLACK ENTERPRISE Women Of Power Honorees
BLACK ENTERPRISE will present its highest honor in recognition of the achievements of black women when it presents the Women of Power Legacy Awards at the 2020 Women of Power Summit on March 5, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Women of Power Summit is the nation’s No. 1 executive development and leadership conference for women… Continue reading Debbie Allen And Debra Lee Among BLACK ENTERPRISE Women Of Power Honorees
STACI HALLMON PROMOTED TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF LIVE EVENTS, BET EXPERIENCE
BET Networks, (a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC), the nation’s leading provider of quality content for African-American audiences, announced today that Staci Hallmon has been promoted to Senior Vice President and General Manager, Live Events, BET Experience, effective immediately. Hallmon will lead strategy, operations, P&L management, sponsorship development, and activation, as well as… Continue reading STACI HALLMON PROMOTED TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF LIVE EVENTS, BET EXPERIENCE
Milani Cosmetics Teams Up with Salt-N-Pepa
Milani Cosmetics, the indie beauty brand known for championing inclusivity, has partnered with renowned female hip-hop duo, Salt-N-Pepa, to launch a unique makeup collection celebrating their iconic style. It was essential to the pair to be involved in every facet of the collaboration, ensuring the resulting shades, textures and products are authentic reflections of their… Continue reading Milani Cosmetics Teams Up with Salt-N-Pepa
Stephanie Jester: ‘It is Important to Solidify your Position and Stay Committed’
Stephanie Jester may be just as busy as her Grammy Award-winning rapper and philanthropist son Future. She runs multiple businesses and nonprofits, which include a real estate company for the last 10 years. She is also co-founder of her son’s The FreeWishes Foundation. Her entrepreneurship endeavors and business prowess earned her the 2019 Good Samaritan… Continue reading Stephanie Jester: ‘It is Important to Solidify your Position and Stay Committed’
OneUnited Bank Launches New Limited-Edition Harriet Tubman Card
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in America, introduces the new limited-edition Harriet Tubman Card in celebration of Black History Month. Harriet Tubman not only escaped slavery, she made nineteen missions to bring 300 others, including family and friends, to freedom. She also served as an armed scout for the Union Army and was an… Continue reading OneUnited Bank Launches New Limited-Edition Harriet Tubman Card
The Museum at FIT Announces Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style Exhibition
The year 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip hop, and to commemorate the occasion, The Museum at FIT (MFIT) will present Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style (February–April 2023), an exhibition that examines the roots and history of hip hop fashion from inception to the present time.… Continue reading The Museum at FIT Announces Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style Exhibition
