Category: Awards/Honors

Killer Mike Arrested After Winning 3 Grammys

In what may be a first, recording artist Killer Mike was arrested right after winning three Grammy Awards at Sunday’s presentation. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Atlanta rapper was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge at the Grammy Awards after winning two awards, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for his song, “Scientists… Continue reading Killer Mike Arrested After Winning 3 Grammys

Ice Cube Honored with Naismith Hall of Fame Award

Ice Cube Honored with Naismith Hall of Fame Award on MLK Day The Naismith Hall of Fame Ice Cube Impact Award will be Presented Annually While an Exhibit in Cube’s Honor is on Display at the Hall of Fame For Immediate Release SPRINGFIELD, MA (January 16, 2024) – On MLK Day, legendary artist, actor, basketball… Continue reading Ice Cube Honored with Naismith Hall of Fame Award

Charlie Wilson To Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

R&B crooner, Charlie Wilson is the latest recording artist to be in line to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Wilson, who was once the lead singer of the funk group, The Gap Band will be getting the 2,770th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame later this month on Monday, January… Continue reading Charlie Wilson To Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Miami Heat To Honor Dwyane Wade With Statue

Perhaps the most recognizable and important Miami Heat player in the franchise will be honored as the first athlete to have a statue in front of the team’s arena. According to NBA.com, less than a year after being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, retired Heat legend, Dwyane Wade will be the… Continue reading Miami Heat To Honor Dwyane Wade With Statue

Logan Eggleston Named 2023 NCAA Woman Of The Year

The winner of the 2023 NCAA Woman of the Year has been announced and the honor was awarded to volleyball player, Logan Eggleston formerly of the University of Texas at Austin. The announcement was made last Thursday, Jan. 11 at the NCAA Convention in Phoenix. Such an honor to be named the 2023 NCAA Woman… Continue reading Logan Eggleston Named 2023 NCAA Woman Of The Year

George Clinton To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is about to get funkier! The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced that Parliament founder and frontman George Clinton will get the 2,769th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this upcoming Friday, January 19th. The ceremony will take place at 11:30 am PT at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard. .@george_clinton is… Continue reading George Clinton To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame

Orlando Magic Will Retire Shaquille O’Neal’s Basketball Jersey

Maybe one of the most colorful professional basketball players to grace the hardwood is about to get one of the top honors an athlete can get when his uniform number is officially retired by one of the teams he played for. NBA Hall of Famer, Shaquille O’Neal is slated to have his number 32 basketball… Continue reading Orlando Magic Will Retire Shaquille O’Neal’s Basketball Jersey

Grambling State Women’s Basketball Team Sets Record After Scoring 159 Points

An HBCU college basketball team has set a Divison 1 record in the women’s division when their first game of the year ended in the most-lopsided victory ever. According to Yahoo! Sports, the women’s basketball team at Grambling State University women’s basketball set an all-time Division 1 women’s basketball record with the highest margin of… Continue reading Grambling State Women’s Basketball Team Sets Record After Scoring 159 Points

Hit-Boy Looks Forward To Possibly Winning A Grammy With His Father By His Side

Grammy-nominated music producer, Hit-Boy has had an interesting year as he looks forward to 2024 when he finds out if he can add another Grammy to his mantle. What would make it better for him this time around, is if he could do it with his father in attendance after his recent release from prison.… Continue reading Hit-Boy Looks Forward To Possibly Winning A Grammy With His Father By His Side

Disney Increases Contributions to Russell Center Programs for Black Entrepreneurs

Disney’s sponsorship of RICE is part of its commitment to invest in entrepreneurs and small business owners across the country ATLANTA, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) announced today that Disney Experiences renewed, for the third consecutive year, its commitment to RICE’s Supply Chain Accelerator Program (SCAP), which prepares Black entrepreneurs… Continue reading Disney Increases Contributions to Russell Center Programs for Black Entrepreneurs

Metro Boomin Received St. Louis’ Key To The City And Acknowledges Single Mothers In Honor Of Late Mother

Last week, St. Louis honored music producer, Leland Wayne, better known as Metro Boomin, when he was given the Keys to the City. While getting this acknowledgment, the city also declared Dec. 14 “Leland “Metro Boomin” Wayne Day” and “Leslie Joanne Single Mothers and Caregivers Appreciation Day” in honor of the producer’s late mother. The… Continue reading Metro Boomin Received St. Louis’ Key To The City And Acknowledges Single Mothers In Honor Of Late Mother

Georgia Public Broadcasting Announces Inaugural Jazz Music Awards on January 1, 2024

PBS Member Station Georgia Public Broadcasting Announces the Broadcast of the Inaugural Jazz Music Awards on January 1, 2024 With Hosts Dee Dee Bridgewater and Delroy Lindo, Under the Musical Direction of Terri Lyne Carrington Eight Powerful Performances by Today’s Jazz Luminaries including Internationally Renowned Artists Dianne Reeves, Kenny Garrett, Orrin Evans, Ledisi, Somi, Lizz… Continue reading Georgia Public Broadcasting Announces Inaugural Jazz Music Awards on January 1, 2024

KRS-One Explains Why He Turned Down ‘A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop’

This year there were many celebrations for the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Yet, there have been many recording artists who have a historic place in this genre who have not been happy with the bastardization of the culture, specifically among corporate entities. The latest hip-hop artist to make his thoughts known, Boogie Down Productions’ KRS-One… Continue reading KRS-One Explains Why He Turned Down ‘A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop’

The Chicago Bulls Will Present Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, And Others With Their Inaugural Ring of Honor

This should be an interesting ceremony when the Chicago Bulls present their inaugural class for the organization’s new Ring of Honor, which will be implemented in January 2024. According to the Chicago Bulls, there will be 13 individuals being honored along with the 1995-96 NBA Championship team. Included in the honors will be players, executives,… Continue reading The Chicago Bulls Will Present Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, And Others With Their Inaugural Ring of Honor

APGA Tour And BCGCA To Award $10,000 In Scholarships To Black College Golfers Through The Greg Bowles Scholarship Fund

Officials from the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) and the Black College Golfers Coaches Association (BCGCA) today announced the establishment of the Greg Bowles Scholarship Fund. Through this program, the APGA Tour will provide a total of $10,000 to four black college golfers – one male and one female will each receive a $3,000 scholarship,… Continue reading APGA Tour And BCGCA To Award $10,000 In Scholarships To Black College Golfers Through The Greg Bowles Scholarship Fund

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