Last year, Tennessee State University became the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) to welcome men’s ice hockey at the collegiate level. Now, the coach of the newly formed team has revealed the player’s official home jerseys on June 21. According to NHL.com, the royal blue jersey made its debut at the 67th annual… Continue reading Tennessee State Reveals Official Hockey Jersey
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Will.i.am Showcases A.I.-Generated Host At Cannes Festival
With artificial intelligence showing up in film, social media, and music, The Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am has introduced an A.I.-generated Black woman host named Felicia from his SiriusXM show. According to AfroTech, the music producer spoke about using the technology to create a host while talking to a journalist at Journal House during The Cannes… Continue reading Will.i.am Showcases A.I.-Generated Host At Cannes Festival
Sha’Carri Richardson Qualifies For Paris Olympics After Winning 100-Meter Race
Sha’Carri Richardson has won her latest race and now qualifies for the upcoming Paris Olympics. According to USA Today, Richardson won her latest race by clocking the fastest time this year for the women’s 100 meters with a time of 10.71 seconds. Sha’Carri Richardson runs the fastest 100m in the world this year to qualify… Continue reading Sha’Carri Richardson Qualifies For Paris Olympics After Winning 100-Meter Race
Lonnie Phelps Released By Cleveland Browns After Being Arrested For DUI
After being arrested for driving under the influence in Florida, defensive end Lonnie Phelps is without a team as the Cleveland Browns released him. According to NFL.com, the NFL team announced that they waived Phelps but made no mention of his arrest in their press release. We’ve waived DE Lonnie Phelps 📰 » https://t.co/ydEYkQM3y7 pic.twitter.com/1OlM22tpg5… Continue reading Lonnie Phelps Released By Cleveland Browns After Being Arrested For DUI
Inaugural Detroit IMPACT Arts Conference Announces Dominique Morisseau As Keynote Speaker
DETROIT NATIVE AND TONY AWARD NOMINEE, DOMINIQUE MORISSEAU ANNOUNCED AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR INAUGURAL DETROIT IMPACT ARTS CONFERENCE THE 3 DAY CONFERENCE PRECEDES THE 4TH ANNUAL OBSIDIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL, JUNE 24-26 Free Registration is available for the in person conference Visit ghostlight.art/impact for the full panelist and workshop line-up Detroit, MI – June 20,… Continue reading Inaugural Detroit IMPACT Arts Conference Announces Dominique Morisseau As Keynote Speaker
Keefe D Secures $750,000 Bond, Hearing Set For June 20
In January, a Las Vegas judge set a bail amount of $750,000 for Duane “Keefe D” Davis, a former Los Angeles-area gang leader accused of killing hip-hop music legend Tupac Shakur in 1996. The attorney for Keefe D has filed paperwork asking the judge for permission to post a $750,000 bond to free his client so he can be… Continue reading Keefe D Secures $750,000 Bond, Hearing Set For June 20
50th Annual HARLEM WEEK Returns August 7th – 18th
HARLEM WEEK to Mark Half-Century of Cultural Influence and Community Empowerment in One of New York City’s Most Historic Neighborhoods 50th Annual HARLEM WEEK Returns August 7th – 18th to celebrate Harlem’s Legacy and Future Impact Harlem, New York (June 20, 2024) — HARLEM WEEK, the legendary celebration of arts, culture, and community, will proudly mark its… Continue reading 50th Annual HARLEM WEEK Returns August 7th – 18th
Jackie Hill Perry – First Draft
JACKIE HILL PERRY RETURNS TO MUSIC, SIGNS WITH HIP HOP LABEL REACH RECORDS, AND DEBUTS NEW TRACK, “FIRST DRAFT” OUT NOW Bestselling Author & Poet Made Grand Announcement with Lecrae at Sold Out Podcast Tour in NYC Earlier This Evening FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Atlanta, GA – JUNE 13, 2024 –… Continue reading Jackie Hill Perry – First Draft
Melvin Crispell, III Releases Covered Vol. 1
MELVIN CRISPELL, III RELEASES HIS LATEST EP, COVERED VOL. 1, AVAILABLE NOW (Nashville, TN) June 21, 2024 – Multi-GRAMMY®, Dove, and Stellar Award-nominated artist Melvin Crispell, III celebrates his latest project, Covered Vol. 1. This EP marks Melvin’s third release and is a collection of modernized arrangements of gospel favorites. Melvin’s soulful EP pays homage… Continue reading Melvin Crispell, III Releases Covered Vol. 1
Maeta – Endless Night
MAETA RELEASES KAYTRANADA PRODUCED EP ENDLESS NIGHT AND OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO THE SOUNDTRACK FOR THE SUMMER IS AVAILABLE NOW Listen HERE NEW YORK, NY (June 21, 2024) – Indianapolis-born, LA-based singer Maeta delivers her Kaytranada produced EP Endless Night along with the music video for “Endless Night.” This song and every song, in fact, on… Continue reading Maeta – Endless Night
Master P Offers Healthy Choices By Launching Miller Family Foods
Hip-Hop entrepreneur, Percy Miller, who goes by the rap name, Master P is introducing a new company that will offer healthier food choices for the betterment of the Black community. Master P announced on Juneteenth that he launched Miller Family Foods via his Instagram account. He stated that the healthy food company was started to… Continue reading Master P Offers Healthy Choices By Launching Miller Family Foods
Las Vegas Aces Are 1st WNBA Team To Sell Out Every Home Game
The Las Vegas Aces became the first team to win back-to-back championship teams in the WNBA in over 20 years when they narrowly defeated the New York Liberty, 70-69, last season. Now, their success has propelled them to become the first WNBA team to sell out all of their regular season home games. The team… Continue reading Las Vegas Aces Are 1st WNBA Team To Sell Out Every Home Game
Clipse Releasing First Album In 15 Years
It looks like the Thornton brothers, Gene (No Malice) and Terrence (Pusha T) will be “Grindin” again as they reveal there is an upcoming Clipse album brewing. The news was unveiled during an interview with Vulture after their latest song, “Birds Don’t Sing” featuring crooner, John Legend debuted during this year’s Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer Fashion… Continue reading Clipse Releasing First Album In 15 Years
Eric Bellinger Releases ‘The Rebirth 3’ In Acoustic Form With ‘Writer’s Block’ Video
Eric Bellinger Unveils Acoustic Edition of The Rebirth 3 Album with Intimate “Writer’s Block” Video The Grammy-Winning Artist Showcases his Versatility with a Stripped-Down Rendition of his Critically-Acclaimed Project (LOS ANGELES, CA) June 21, 2024 – Eric Bellinger is kicking off a summer of love with a new, intimate take on his critically acclaimed… Continue reading Eric Bellinger Releases ‘The Rebirth 3’ In Acoustic Form With ‘Writer’s Block’ Video
The Weeknd Earns 2 More RIAA Diamond Singles Bringing Total to 7
THE WEEKND EARNS SEVEN RIAA DIAMOND-CERTIFIED SINGLES AND BECOMES THE FIRST CANADIAN ARTIST TO REACH THIS MILESTONE The Weeknd has notably garnered two new RIAA Diamond certifications. His freshly Diamond-Certified smashes include “Save Your Tears” and “Die For You.” With this achievement, he enters rarified air yet again, emerging as “the FIRST Canadian artist to… Continue reading The Weeknd Earns 2 More RIAA Diamond Singles Bringing Total to 7