Black Enterprise hosts its 14th annual Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit on Thursday, Feb. 28 to Sunday, March 3, at The Mirage in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Summit, hosted by ADP, is the leading executive development conference for women and annually welcomes more than 1,000 mid- to senior-level power players and C-suite executives from… Continue reading Chaka Khan and Stacey Abrams to Speak at Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit
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X On Demand Goes Live
First teased last fall – X On Demand (xod.tv) has finally gone live. The Netflix-style site, with a social twist, boasts a growing library of works by Black filmmakers, with at least one person of Black American/African decent in a leading role both in front of and behind the lens – prerequistes for a project… Continue reading X On Demand Goes Live
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The Pan African Film & Arts Festival Announces Screening of Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace Concert
27th ANNUAL PAN AFRICAN FILM AND ARTS FESTIVAL TO SCREEN ARETHA FRANKLIN’S AMAZING GRACE CONCERT AT DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA ON OPENING NIGHT FEBRUARY 7 America’s Largest Black Film Festival To Exhibit Over 170 Black Films and 100 Fine Artists From February 7 Through February 18 at the Cinemark Rave 15 Theatres and Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza in… Continue reading The Pan African Film & Arts Festival Announces Screening of Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace Concert
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The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Chae Cody
Title: Owner Company: FACTZ Media, LLC Location: Atlanta, GA/Nashville, TN Chae Cody is the owner of FACTZ Media, LLC… a PR firm located in Atlanta, GA and Nashville, TN. Her obsession of the entertainment industry has fueled her career from the beginning. Chae has a lengthy resume which including being an Executive Assistant for Fingerroll,… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Chae Cody
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P.F. Chang Partners With Jeremy Lin & Kickstradomis
P.F. Chang’s is joining with Jeremy Lin and Kickstradomis to turn a negative into a positive. Nearly one year ago while playing in a high school basketball game, multi-racial players Nathan Stockman and his teammate, Bobby, a young man who is now a Division 1 student athlete, were taunted with vile racist chants by students from… Continue reading P.F. Chang Partners With Jeremy Lin & Kickstradomis
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Elle Varner Joins Marsha Ambrosius on NYLA Tour
Elle Varner joins Marsha Ambrosius on her Nyla Tour in Select Cities Marsha Ambrosius is taking NYLA on the road once again on her own U.S. tour. The songstress just hopped off of Maxwell’s 50 Intimate Nights Tour and now she’s taking her latest album to more fans on her upcoming 29-city tour. She’ll be… Continue reading Elle Varner Joins Marsha Ambrosius on NYLA Tour
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Harlem Globetrotters To Honor Three Former Greats
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters announced today that the team will honor three former greats as Globetrotter Legends, the team’s highest honor short of jersey retirement, at upcoming stops on their 2019 Fan Powered North American Tour. The three stars—Michael “Wild Thing” Wilson, Matt “Showbiz” Jackson, and Osborne “Goose” Lockhart—played a combined 48 seasons and… Continue reading Harlem Globetrotters To Honor Three Former Greats
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The 5Ws: Simone-Monet Wahls
Who: Simone-Monet Wahls What: Future Executives, Inc. Why: Future Executives, Inc. (FE) services include but are not limited to workshops, tutoring, internships, career training and exploration. FE has worked with general and at-risk students in NYC and virtually throughout the USA. FE conducts personal development workshops, career-day field trips including; concerts (a look behind the… Continue reading The 5Ws: Simone-Monet Wahls
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The 5Ws: Andrea Aguilar
Who: Andrea Aguilar What: Trés Stacks Why: Très Stacks is a contemporary and sophisticated streetwear clothing brand dedicated to Hip Hop culture that also offers a collection of curated tees. A play on the word “très chic,” Très Stacks’ upscale and minimalist aesthetic is manufactured to fill the void of simple, clean and understated pieces currently lacking… Continue reading The 5Ws: Andrea Aguilar
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Dorothy Butler Gilliam to Share Memoir at National Press Club Headliners January 14
Legendary civil rights journalist and activist Dorothy Butler Gilliam will share her aptly titled new memoir, “Trailblazer: A Pioneering Journalist’s Fight to Make the Media Look More Like America,” at a National Press Club Headliners book event on Monday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Club’s Zenger Room. Gilliam’s more than 60-year-career in journalism… Continue reading Dorothy Butler Gilliam to Share Memoir at National Press Club Headliners January 14
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The 5Ws: Arthur Smith
Who: Arthur BSmooth Smith What: Soul Survivor Radio “Serving Indies & Preserving Legacies” Why: Soul Survivor Radio is 24/7 internet radio stream based in Los Angeles. Creating an audio experience where Indie and Legacy artists can “soul survive’ on the same platform. Including airplay, we provide artist song promotion interviews and offer advertising opportunities to… Continue reading The 5Ws: Arthur Smith
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Hot97’s Ebro Joins Apple Music
According to Billboard, Hot 97’s Ebro Darden (Ebro in the Morning) has been hired as Apple Music’s Global Editorial Head of Hip-Hop and R&B. Darden explains, “First things first is making sure that we’re firing on all cylinders in the best way possible, helping consumers find the music that they love and also helping artists… Continue reading Hot97’s Ebro Joins Apple Music
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The 5Ws: Conrad Dimanche
Who: Musicfeedpro.com What: Musicfeedpro is a social networking platform where music professionals can post their music related needs or services for music projects. In addition to submitting their works for placements and collaborations with major and indie companies as well as for peer-to-peer opportunities. Think LinkedIn meets Facebook for the entire music industry ecosystem. Why:… Continue reading The 5Ws: Conrad Dimanche
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Elaquent Signs with Mello Music
Elaquent Signs w/ MMG + New Single Vices Mello Music Group is proud to announce the signing of Canadian producer Elaquent to a new multi-album deal. We’ve been keeping it under wraps for a minute but can finally share it with the world. As for the signing, Elaquent says, “Really happy to be part of the… Continue reading Elaquent Signs with Mello Music
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Planet Fitness is ‘Getting Down’ with J.B. Smoove
Planet Fitness, Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., today announced that actor and comedian J.B. Smoove will headline the Company’s new creative campaign, “Get Down With Your Judgement Free Self,” and partner with the brand in the first quarter of 2019. The campaign, which debuts… Continue reading Planet Fitness is ‘Getting Down’ with J.B. Smoove
