Rainbow PUSH founder and legendary civil rights leader, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., will host MLK national holiday at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2020 at historic Fox Theater in Detroit. The prestigious Let Freedom Ring Awards will be bestowed on four remarkable individuals whose work has promoted and protected freedom, opportunity, fairness and dignity, thus furthering… Continue reading Jesse Jackson To Honor Rory Gamble, Maureen Taylor, John Conyers, Jon Wolman in Detroit on MLK Day
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Sinbad Joins Forces With CBD Wellness Company Life Pack Organics, Inc.
Comedy legend Sinbad has joined forces with Life Pack Organics as both a Brand Ambassador and Board Advisor for the Los Angeles-based company specializing in premium CBD products. The 63-year-old comedian discovered the benefits of CBD after spinal fusion surgery in 2015. Sinbad had suffered from prolonged pain until finally discovering the undeniable positive effects… Continue reading Sinbad Joins Forces With CBD Wellness Company Life Pack Organics, Inc.
Ericka Pittman Joins Viola as Chief Marketing Officer
Viola, a nationwide leader in the production and sale of premium quality cannabis products today announced the appointment of Ericka Pittman to its executive team as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer. Founded by NBA veteran Al Harrington, Viola is dedicated to producing ultra-premium products rooted in purpose and social equity. As one of Viola’s newest… Continue reading Ericka Pittman Joins Viola as Chief Marketing Officer
Celebrity Chef Jerome Brown: ‘Cooking in the Army is One of the Toughest Jobs to Ever Have’
Passion typically pushes us to excel at what we love and there are those who turn their passion into art or career. Although education is vital to success, not having a formal education doesn’t take away from being great at what you do and shouldn’t hinder your chances of becoming successful. Whatever leads you to… Continue reading Celebrity Chef Jerome Brown: ‘Cooking in the Army is One of the Toughest Jobs to Ever Have’
The RLJ Companies and Legal Sea Foods Announce Joint Venture
Robert L. Johnson, Founder and Chairman of the RLJ Companies and Founder of Black Entertainment Television, announced today a joint venture with the Boston-based restaurant group Legal Sea Foods to open smaller-scale versions of the famed restaurant within airports across the country. In making this announcement, Johnson said, “I am very excited about the RLJ… Continue reading The RLJ Companies and Legal Sea Foods Announce Joint Venture
The 5Ws: Ulysses Terrero
Who: Ulysses Terrero What: Terrero Entertainment-Acting Rehab-New York City Sauce Why: Terrero Entertainment – Production Company, Acting Rehab – Acting Class, The New York City Sauce – Last Thursday of the month Industry Party and Artist Showcase Where: Based in New York When: Established 1991 www.ActingRehab.com www.NewYorkCitySauce.com insta: @ulysses.terrero
iONE Digital Acquire YouTube Channels: The Fumble, HollyScoop and Nerdwire
iONE Digital, a division of Urban One, Inc., and Shandy Media, Inc. announced today that iONE Digital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and looks forward to working with the employees associated with three popular YouTube Channels owned and operated by Shandy Media which was founded by Raymond Attipa and Diana Madison.… Continue reading iONE Digital Acquire YouTube Channels: The Fumble, HollyScoop and Nerdwire
Wyclef Jean Partners with Sound Royalties
WYCLEF JEAN TAPS SOUND ROYALTIES TO FINANCE MUSIC PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES IN AFRICA AND DEVELOPING REGIONS Three-Time GRAMMY Winner Seeks to Democratize Global Music Marketplace in Digital Streaming Era NEW YORK (Dec. 13, 2019) – Sound Royalties, an entertainment industry finance firm serving the music community, and three-time GRAMMY-winning superstar Wyclef Jean announced today their new collaborative partnership. The… Continue reading Wyclef Jean Partners with Sound Royalties
Sony’s The Thread Shop Signs Agreement For Jimi Hendrix Merchandising Rights
The Thread Shop, the merchandising division of Sony Music Entertainment, today announced an agreement with Authentic Hendrix LLC and Experience Hendrix L.L.C. for the rights to design, develop and distribute exclusive Jimi Hendrix merchandise worldwide. The Thread Shop will work closely with Authentic Hendrix and Experience Hendrix to create unique merchandise—including clothing, accessories, and collectibles—in a new Hendrix-specific product… Continue reading Sony’s The Thread Shop Signs Agreement For Jimi Hendrix Merchandising Rights
Carter Brothers Announce Launch of the Young Millionaires Series
Dr. Sterling Carter and Stephen Levi Carter, MBA, also known as the Carter Brothers, announce the launch of the Young Millionaires Series, a four-city tour that teaches existing and aspiring entrepreneurs how to scale their businesses to millionaire status in an effort to build generational wealth. The four-city tour kicks off in Houston, TX, on… Continue reading Carter Brothers Announce Launch of the Young Millionaires Series
Cole Ashbury Group & Cookies Formally Enter Partnership for Haight-Ashbury Cannabis Store
Cole Ashbury Group, owner of the soon-to-open cannabis store at 1685 Haight St., is formally announcing a partnership with Cookies. In this partnership, Cole Ashbury Group will retain full ownership of the Cannabis store with Shawn M. Richard serving as CEO and consultant to Cookies on their broader Social Equity strategy. In turn, Cookies and… Continue reading Cole Ashbury Group & Cookies Formally Enter Partnership for Haight-Ashbury Cannabis Store
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS PARTNER ON SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The National Football League (NFL) and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) have announced a partnership to offer four summer internships for students at the League’s New York headquarters and Los Angeles office. The NFL-NABJ internship program will offer students seeking content opportunities in sports a hands-on, unmatched, and behind-the-scenes learning experience. Interns will… Continue reading NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS PARTNER ON SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
‘S by Serena’ Collection Debuts on Yahoo Shopping
Verizon Media together with global sports icon and entrepreneur Serena Williams today announced an exclusive shoppable video series expanding S by Serena’s “Everybody, Every Body” content released earlier this year. The partnership builds on Verizon Media’s core strategy to connect content and discovery to transactions. “Everybody, Every Body,” the short-form digital series debuts on Yahoo… Continue reading ‘S by Serena’ Collection Debuts on Yahoo Shopping
Bleacher Report, Chinatown Market And At Will Media Launch Friends And Family Podcast
Bleacher Report, the leading voice for Gen Z and Millennial sports fandom and culture and Chinatown Market, one of today’s foremost streetwear brands, are partnering to launch an original video and podcast series with At Will Media that will take a look at the hottest names in streetwear design and culture. The three part series… Continue reading Bleacher Report, Chinatown Market And At Will Media Launch Friends And Family Podcast
Jordan Brand and Dior Announce New Collaboration
During the Fall 2020 Dior men’s collection, Maison Dior and Dior men Artistic Director Kim Jones revealed the first silhouette for the forthcoming Jordan Brand x Dior collection: Air Jordan I High OG Dior. “I love mixing together different worlds, different ideas — and Jordan Brand and Maison Dior are both emblematic of absolute excellence… Continue reading Jordan Brand and Dior Announce New Collaboration