Jamie Foxx tearfully acknowledged his second chance in life and thanked Black people while accepting the 2025 BET Ultimate Icon Award June 9
Category: Achievements
Winners Of 2025 African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) Awards Announced
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has announced the winners of the 2025 AAFCA TV HONORS
Chicago Sky Will Be Second Team To Retire Candace Parker’s No. 3 Jersey
On Aug. 25, at Wintrust Arena, the Chicago Sky will retire the jersey of Candace Parker during their contest against the Las Vegas Aces
ASCAP To Honor Cardi B With Its Voice of the Culture Award
Bronx recording artist, Cardi B will be awarded the coveted ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award in Los Angeles June 8
LeBron James To Be Given Honorary Degree From Ohio State University
LeBron James, who was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, will be given an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from Ohio State University
Southern University Students Win Emmy Award For ‘The Hidden Sport’
Filmmaking students from Southern University and A&M College have recently won a Sports Emmy for creating a film named The Hidden Sport
Cardi B Receives ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award
Cardi B made history in 2020 as the first woman to receive the esteemed ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Songwriter of the Year Award two years in a row
Ex-Morgan State Football Player, Elijah Williams, Signs With Minnesota Vikings
Ex-Morgan State Football Player, Elijah Williams, Signs With Minnesota Vikings
Detroit Readies Street Renaming To Amp Fiddler Ave.
The street naming ceremony of Amp Fiddler Ave. will take place on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the corner of 7 Mile Road and Revere Street
Winston-Salem State University Honors Former Football Coach, Bill Hayes, With Honorary Doctorate
Winston-Salem State University presented former football head coach, Bill Hayes, with an honorary doctorate
Quinta Brunson to Receive Philadelphia’s Key to the City, Wednesday, May 28
Quinta Brunson will headline a special event dedicating an original mural to Andrew Hamilton School, the elementary school she attended, which inspired her hit ABC/Warner Bros. Television/20th Television comedy series
Yvette N. Harris Honored with Arts and Cultural Tourism Award
Yvette N. Harris serves on the Board of Directors of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she also chairs the Multicultural Tourism & Development Committee
Kendrick Lamar Becomes First Rapper To Total $9M For 1 Show
Kendrick Lamar becomes first rapper to make more than $9 million for a single show surpassing Eminem’s $8.7 million
Michael B. Jordan Receives First Star On Newark Walk Of Fame
Michael B. Jordan was given the first star for Newark Walk of Fame during the premiere of Jordan’s latest film, Sinners at CityPlex 12
Los Angeles Sparks Retiring Basketball Jersey Of Candace Parker
The Los Angeles Sparks announced they are retiring the basketball jersey of Candace Parker on June 29, 2025
