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
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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
ESSENCE Announces Its 3rd Annual ‘Woke 100 List’
ESSENCE, the number one media, technology and commerce company serving Black women, announces the 3rd annual Woke 100 List—its salute to women of color challenging the status quo. Featured in its November “Woke” issue, this year’s list features 100 women who exemplify the true meaning of being change agents and power players and are inspiring… Continue reading ESSENCE Announces Its 3rd Annual ‘Woke 100 List’
BET Presents: 2019 Soul Train Awards to Air on November 17, 2019
BET Networks today announces the hosts and nominees for the 2019 Soul Train Awards across 12 different categories. The annual celebration recognizes the best in Soul, R&B and Hip-Hop from both established industry legends and the next generation of promising artists. Taking place on November 17, 2019 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, BET Presents: 2019 Soul Train… Continue reading BET Presents: 2019 Soul Train Awards to Air on November 17, 2019
Michael Blackson and Vivica A. Fox to Host 2019 Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards
Organizers of the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards has announced the African king of comedy, Michael Blackson and Hollywood actress, Vivica A. Fox as hosts of its third edition. The event which is tagged Re-telling The African Story, will hold on November 3, 2019 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, California to showcase the best… Continue reading Michael Blackson and Vivica A. Fox to Host 2019 Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards
Wanda Sykes to Host 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards
EMMY® Award-winning comedian, actress and writer Wanda Sykes will host the 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing performances celebrating African-American achievements and contributions. For the first time in its history, the Bounce Trumpet Awards will be held in Hollywood, taking place at the Dolby Theatre. It will tape Dec. 4, 2019 and will world premiere nationwide on Bounce on Sun. Feb. 23 at 9:00… Continue reading Wanda Sykes to Host 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards
Coach John Thompson to be Honored at 6th Annual Shadow League Awards
The Shadow League (TSL), the premier online destination for sports coverage with a cultural perspective, will host its 6th Annual Shadow League Awards, presented by AT&T Humanity of Connection, on Thursday, October 10th at The Edison Ballroom Rooftop, located at 221 W.46th Street New York, NY, from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Each year, TSL honors men and women… Continue reading Coach John Thompson to be Honored at 6th Annual Shadow League Awards
2019 Black Music Honors Paid Tribute To Xscape, Freddie Jackson and Others
The highly anticipated 4th Annual 2019 Black Music Honors hosted by television and radio personality Rickey Smiley and Grammy® Award-winner and actress LeToya Luckett-Walker is currently airing in national broadcast syndication. The star-studded show was taped live at The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA. ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 05: Kandi Burruss, Tameka “Tiny”… Continue reading 2019 Black Music Honors Paid Tribute To Xscape, Freddie Jackson and Others
TIDAL Unplugged Announces Winners Of Grant
Today, global music streaming and entertainment platform TIDAL, along with philanthropists Robert Nelsen and Mark Lampert have announced the inaugural group of winners of the grant program, TIDAL Unplugged. After combing through thousands of submissions spanning across different musical genres, backgrounds, and experience level, TIDAL selected five Detroit-based artists – Emma Guzman, Laurie Love, Olivia… Continue reading TIDAL Unplugged Announces Winners Of Grant
Juilliard Student Wins $10,000 Wilshire Quinn Musical Arts Scholarship
Wilshire Quinn Capital, Inc. announced today that Cameren Williams, a 19-year-old violist currently attending The Juilliard School, has been awarded the 2019 Wilshire Quinn Musical Arts Scholarship. The $10,000 award will be applied toward future tuition. Over 500 students applied for the scholarship, which entailed the writing of a personal essay and the submission of… Continue reading Juilliard Student Wins $10,000 Wilshire Quinn Musical Arts Scholarship
Nominees for the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced
THE 50TH ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED TODAY WITH LAUREN DAIGLE LEADING ARTIST NOMINATIONS WITH SIX FOR KING & COUNTRY AND KIRK FRANKLIN HONORED WITH FIVE NODS EACH Awards to be held live Tuesday, October 15 in Nashville, Tennessee and will air on TBN on Sunday, October 20, 8 p.m. EST / 5 p.m.… Continue reading Nominees for the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced
Brandy To Be Honored At The 2019 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will honor multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter and actress Brandy with the BMI President’s Award at its 2019 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on Thursday, August 29th. The private event, held at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and BMI Vice President Creative (Atlanta), Catherine Brewton. (PRNewsfoto/Broadcast Music, Inc.)… Continue reading Brandy To Be Honored At The 2019 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards