The National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum (NAPRPPM) will host the 2020 A. Philip Randolph Gentle Warrior Awards Gala Celebration. The 25-year-old museum is located in the Pullman National Park site designated by President Barack Obama on February 19, 2015. It is the only African American site at the monument. The Pullman Porter Museum is hosting the GALA fundraiser… Continue reading Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. Civil Rights Wing Will Debut at Historic Pullman Porter Museum
Category: Awards/Honors
Black Nerds Club presents The Nerdies
In honor of Black History Month, the Black Nerds Club introduces, The Nerdies. The online award show consists of 28 awards, one for each day of February, that will post on Black Nerds Club’s Instagram page, @blacknerdsclub. The Nerdies celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of black nerds and raise awareness of their contributions to culture… Continue reading Black Nerds Club presents The Nerdies
Usher to Host and Perform During the 2020 ‘iHeartRadio Music Awards,’ Sunday, March 29
iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced today that eight-time Grammy award-winning artist Usher, who has sold more than 65 million albums worldwide, will host and perform during the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards. The event will also feature live performances from Halsey and Lizzo, as well as previously announced performer, Justin Bieber, with more to be announced.… Continue reading Usher to Host and Perform During the 2020 ‘iHeartRadio Music Awards,’ Sunday, March 29
Spike Lee to Receive Toronto Black Film Festival’s 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award
The Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF) presented by TD Bank in collaboration with Global News, is honored to present Academy Award Winning director and Cannes Film Festival’s first Black Jury President, Spike Lee, with the TBFF 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday, February 13, 7 PM at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. #TBFF20 is thrilled to grant him this prestigious award in recognition of his body of… Continue reading Spike Lee to Receive Toronto Black Film Festival’s 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award
Sekou Andrews Becomes First Poet Nominated For ‘Best Spoken Word Album’ GRAMMY in Over a Decade
For the first time in twelve (12) years a contemporary spoken word poet has received a GRAMMY® nomination in the “Best Spoken Word Album” category. That poet is SEKOU ANDREWS for his self-titled, avant-garde and very poetic 6-track offering, SEKOU ANDREWS & THE STRING THEORY. Maya Angelou was nominated in 2007 and prior to that won the award in 2002… Continue reading Sekou Andrews Becomes First Poet Nominated For ‘Best Spoken Word Album’ GRAMMY in Over a Decade
Jesse Jackson To Honor Rory Gamble, Maureen Taylor, John Conyers, Jon Wolman in Detroit on MLK Day
Rainbow PUSH founder and legendary civil rights leader, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., will host MLK national holiday at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2020 at historic Fox Theater in Detroit. The prestigious Let Freedom Ring Awards will be bestowed on four remarkable individuals whose work has promoted and protected freedom, opportunity, fairness and dignity, thus furthering… Continue reading Jesse Jackson To Honor Rory Gamble, Maureen Taylor, John Conyers, Jon Wolman in Detroit on MLK Day
Devin Booker Receives November NBA Cares Community Assist Award
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has received the November NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by Kaiser Permanente in recognition of his efforts to impact the lives of local children and families through his Devin Booker Starting Five initiative, the NBA announced today. The award recognizes a player each month who best reflects the passion… Continue reading Devin Booker Receives November NBA Cares Community Assist Award
Terry Crews to Receive 2020 NAB Television Chairman’s Award
— Popular “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” actor and “America’s Got Talent” host will accept award at NAB Show — ###WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) will present the Television Chairman’s Award to actor Terry Crews. The “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” star will receive the award during the We Are Broadcasters Celebration on Tuesday, April 21 at… Continue reading Terry Crews to Receive 2020 NAB Television Chairman’s Award
Freweini Mebrahtu Named The 2019 CNN Hero Of The Year
Freweini Mebrahtu, who is fighting the cultural stigma around menstruation in Ethiopia by educating students and producing reusable pads that help girls stay in school, has been named the 2019 CNN Hero of the Year. Hosted by CNN’s Anderson Cooper and ABC’s Kelly Ripa, the 13th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute aired live tonight from New York City.Merbrahtu has dedicated… Continue reading Freweini Mebrahtu Named The 2019 CNN Hero Of The Year
Café Mocha Radio’s Salute Her Awards Final Stop At the Riverside EpiCenter on December 6
Café Mocha Radio’s Salute Her Awards presented by Toyota Tour Final Stop Spreads the ‘Gift of Love’ At the Riverside EpiCenter on December 6 Actress/Filmmaker Terri J. Vaughn and Café Mocha’s YoYo Co-Host an evening of Atlanta’s Black Hollywood Finest to pay tribute to NAACP Theater Award Actress Vanessa Bell Calloway, Atlanta Media Legend… Continue reading Café Mocha Radio’s Salute Her Awards Final Stop At the Riverside EpiCenter on December 6
Martin Lawrence, Cedric the Entertainer Among Named Recipients of Bounce Trumpet Awards
Martin Lawrence, Cedric the Entertainer, Marsai Martin, Ambassador Andrew Young, Hydeia Broadbent, and Phylicia Fant have been named as honorees for the 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting and inspirational night celebrating African-American achievements and contributions. Hosted by EMMY® Award-winning comedian, actress, and writer Wanda Sykes, the gala black-tie honors will take place Dec. 4… Continue reading Martin Lawrence, Cedric the Entertainer Among Named Recipients of Bounce Trumpet Awards
NAACP Partners With BET Networks to Broadcast the 51st NAACP Image Awards
The NAACP and BET Networks announced a broadcast partnership to air the 51st NAACP Image Awards. The telecast will take place from Pasadena, California and will air on BET Networks for the first time ever. The announcement was made today by NAACP National Board of Directors Chairman Leon W. Russell, NAACP President and CEO Derrick… Continue reading NAACP Partners With BET Networks to Broadcast the 51st NAACP Image Awards
Howard University Awards Six Students with the 2019-20 Patricia Roberts Harris Public Affairs Fellowship
Howard University announced the selection of six students who will receive the Patricia Roberts Harris Public Affairs Fellowship (PRH). Administered by the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University, the fellowship seeks to prepare Howard University students for careers in public affairs in an increasingly global world. To date, more than 200 Howard… Continue reading Howard University Awards Six Students with the 2019-20 Patricia Roberts Harris Public Affairs Fellowship
NFL’s 2019 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award Nominees Announced
2019 ART ROONEY SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED Winner to be revealed at NFL Honors before Super Bowl LIV The 32 player nominees for the sixth annual ART ROONEY SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD have been finalized, the NFL announced today. Each NFL team nominated one of its players for the award, which recognizes players around the league who exemplify outstanding… Continue reading NFL’s 2019 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award Nominees Announced
2nd Annual Dallas Salute Her Awards Presented by Toyota Dynamic Class of Honorees Friday, November 15
Women of Faith Who Are “Praying and Believing” Dominate the 2nd Annual Dallas Salute Her Awards Presented by Toyota Dynamic Class of Honorees Friday, November 15 at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TAAL) Five-Time Grammy Winning Gospel Artist Erica Campbell, the electrifying Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, Vietnam Era Veteran Adrienne Evans-Quickley, American Airlines… Continue reading 2nd Annual Dallas Salute Her Awards Presented by Toyota Dynamic Class of Honorees Friday, November 15