Five years ago, Charlamagne Tha God and iHeartMedia launched The Black Effect Podcast Network with one goal: becoming the world’s largest podcast publisher dedicated to Black listeners
The Hip Hop Museum held a Black Tie Gala in New York City to raise money for the organization and to honor select hip-hop figures
The inaugural Bronner Bros. Beauty Icon Awards delivered an unforgettable celebration of Black beauty’s past, present, and future
USHER will take center stage as this year’s Legend of Live honoree at Billboard’s Live Music Summit Presented by VENU, taking place Monday, November 3, 2025, at 1 Hotel West Hollywood
The celebration marks half a decade of The Black Effect Podcast Network elevating and amplifying Black voices through thought-provoking and culturally resonant storytelling.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris was bestowed with the NAACP’s highest honor when they presented her with the 2025 Spingarn medal.
The Living Legends Foundation presented award to Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, along with several other esteemed individuals
The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) this week presented GRAMMY Award-winning R&B singer/songwriter Anthony Hamilton with a plaque commemorating multiple Gold & Platinum hits tallying 14.5 million certified units in the US
Former Carolina Panther Cam Newton will have his Auburn University college number retired during the upcoming football season
The Gospel Music Hall of Fame (GMHOF) will hold its 2025 Induction Gala Ceremony and Expo September 5-6, 2025
Hip-hop legend LL COOL J will be hosting the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City at the UBS Arena on Sept. 7
Former student-athlete A’ja Wilson has been selected to be inducted into The University of South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame
Carmelo Anthony will have fellow NBA Hall of Famers, Allen Iverson and Dwyane Wade there to present him at NBA ceremony
One of the greatest R&B groups of our time, New Edition, will be celebrated and acknowledged in their hometown Aug. 30 with a street renaming
Kawhi Leonard was in Africa unveiling a new basketball court and hosting a free youth basketball clinic while in Rwanda
