Category: Achievements

CC Sabathia Voted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame Becoming Third Member Of The ‘Black Aces’ to Make It In

Former New York Yankees pitcher, CC Sabathia has been voted into the coveted Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and by doing so he becomes the latest “Black Ace” (A Black pitcher who won more than 20 games in a single season) to make it to Cooperstown. According to Major League Baseball, Sabathia… Continue reading CC Sabathia Voted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame Becoming Third Member Of The ‘Black Aces’ to Make It In

Xavier University Of Louisiana Makes History As First HBCU To Have Rowing Program

A school in Louisiana has just made sports history when it became the first program to have a varsity-level co-ed rowing program at an HBCU. Xavier University of Louisiana announced the history-making news that the co-ed rowing program will become an official university sport later this year during the fall season. The New Orleans Rowing… Continue reading Xavier University Of Louisiana Makes History As First HBCU To Have Rowing Program

Dawnn Lewis Nominated for 2025 NAACP Image Award

Celebrated Actress, Dawnn Lewis, Nominated for 2025 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance in Star Trek: Lower Decks (Los Angeles, CA- January 22, 2025) – Renowned actress and award-winning recording artist Dawnn Lewis has earned a well-deserved nomination for the 2025 NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television) for her portrayal… Continue reading Dawnn Lewis Nominated for 2025 NAACP Image Award

Terrell Owens’ Volleyball-Playing Daughter Earns All-Americans Honorable Mention

Former NFL player Terrell Owens has passed his athletic genes onto his daughter who was recently named to the 2024 AVCA DI All-Americans Honorable Mention team. Kylee Owens attends an HBCU, Prairie View A&M and the school announced the honor last month for her contributions to the institution’s volleyball team. The third-year student is Owens’… Continue reading Terrell Owens’ Volleyball-Playing Daughter Earns All-Americans Honorable Mention

Third Annual BMAC x Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Music Maker Grants Taking Place January 29, 2025

BLACK MUSIC ACTION COALITION (BMAC), JIMMY JAM, AND TERRY LEWIS ANNOUNCE THIRD ANNUAL MUSIC MAKER GRANTS TO BE AWARDED AT “RESTORE & REBUILD LA” FUNDRAISER BENEFITING BMAC LA FIRE RELIEF FUND PRESENTED BY BMAC, ASCAP, AND WASSERMAN FOUNDATION The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, proudly announce the third annual BMAC… Continue reading Third Annual BMAC x Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Music Maker Grants Taking Place January 29, 2025

Harlem’s Rucker Park Designated As National Commemorative Site

Harlem’s famed basketball playground, Rucker Park has recently been designated as a National Commemorative Site after local politicians proposed the acknowledgment leading to President Biden signing the bill into law. New York Democratic Senator Charles Schumer and Democratic Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced that the popular New York City playground was recognized through the Holcombe Rucker Park… Continue reading Harlem’s Rucker Park Designated As National Commemorative Site

Chicago Bulls Honor Hometown Hero Derrick Rose

After being waived from the Minneapolis Timberwolves shortly before the current NBA season started, Derrick Rose decided to retire from the game after playing 16 seasons and the team that drafted him, the Chicago Bulls gave him a tribute on Saturday, Dec. 4. According to NBA.com, the Bulls held a Derrick Rose Night during halftime… Continue reading Chicago Bulls Honor Hometown Hero Derrick Rose

Stephen Curry’s Gentleman’s Cut Releases 16-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Player Exclusive: Father and Son Edition

STEPHEN CURRY’S GENTLEMAN’S CUT RELEASES PLAYER EXCLUSIVE: FATHER AND SON EDITION TO CELEBRATE STEPHEN AND DELL CURRY’S RESPECTIVE 16 YEARS IN THE NBA   This Limited-Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey will be Released on December 16 to Commemorate Stephen and Dell Curry’s Legendary 16 Seasons in the League   BOONE COUNTY, KY – December 16,… Continue reading Stephen Curry’s Gentleman’s Cut Releases 16-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Player Exclusive: Father and Son Edition

Record-Breaking Viewing Audience Watched NFL Christmas Doubleheader On Netflix

Netflix is having an amazing year as another new live programming spot has broken streaming records. According to NFL.com, the Nielson ratings for the doubleheader football games that took place on Christmas (Baltimore Ravens Versus Houston Texans, and the Kansas City Chiefs against the Pittsburgh Steelers) were seen by 65 million viewers during both games.… Continue reading Record-Breaking Viewing Audience Watched NFL Christmas Doubleheader On Netflix

Klay Thompson Surpasses Reggie Miller To Take Over No. 5 Spot On NBA All-Time Three-Point List

Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Klay Thompson continues to add accolades to his Hall of Fame career as he moved past a former three-point specialist when he nailed a three-point shot in his latest game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to the team’s website, in their Christmas game, Thompson surpassed former Indiana Pacers great Reggie Miller to… Continue reading Klay Thompson Surpasses Reggie Miller To Take Over No. 5 Spot On NBA All-Time Three-Point List

OutKast Receives First Diamond Single Certification

The Atlanta duo, OutKast has achieved many goals over their careers but just recently received their very first diamond single certification. According to HipHopDX, the single, “Hey Ya” by Andre 3000 was certified diamond (meaning 10 million units sold). The single was released in 2003 off the double album, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. The album itself… Continue reading OutKast Receives First Diamond Single Certification

The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Honors Dr. Phylicia Rashad

HARLEM WEEK Historic Honoree Dr. Phylicia Rashad accepting her award.

GHCC HONORS PHYLICIA RASHAD AT FESTIVE ‘END OF YEAR RECEPTION’ Tony Award-Winning Actress Recognized as an Historic HARLEM WEEK Leader In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of HARLEM WEEK, The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce hosted an “End of Year Reception” where it saluted one of its Four Historic Honorees and recognized other legends. The… Continue reading The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Honors Dr. Phylicia Rashad

Klay Thompson Helps Dallas Mavericks And Golden State Warriors Break 3-Pointer Record

The Splash Brothers were on the basketball court together and made history, although Golden State Warriors player Stephen Curry and his former teammate Klay Thompson, now playing for the Dallas Mavericks were opponents. With Thompson’s last three-pointer made in the game, the former Warriors player helped break the record for most threes made by two… Continue reading Klay Thompson Helps Dallas Mavericks And Golden State Warriors Break 3-Pointer Record

Beyoncé Has the Most Certified RIAA Titles for a Female Artist

BEYONCÉ EARNS THE MOST RIAA CERTIFIED TITLES OF ALL TIME  BY A FEMALE ARTIST CERTIFICATIONS FOR BEYONCÉ’S ALBUMS AND SINGLES TOPS 103 New York, New York; Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records (December 17, 2024) – The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has announced a new milestone for Beyoncé – the Most Certified Titles for a Female Artist… Continue reading Beyoncé Has the Most Certified RIAA Titles for a Female Artist

BET Announces Premiere of ‘BET Year in Black 2024’ on Sunday, December 29

     BET ANNOUNCES PREMIERE OF “BET YEAR IN BLACK 2024,” PRESENTED BY FORD —AN ENTERTAINING RECAP OF THE YEAR’S MOST UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS IN BLACK CULTURE   Hosted by CBS News Anchor Jericka Duncan, The One-Hour Special, Premieres Sunday, December 29, at 7 PM ET/PT on BET and BET HER (Pictured: Muni Long dazzles in… Continue reading BET Announces Premiere of ‘BET Year in Black 2024’ on Sunday, December 29

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