Harlem To Recognize Fatman Scoop By Co-Naming A Street After Popular Recording Artist
Harlem is co-naming the corner of 109th Street and 5th Avenue Isaac “Fatman Scoop” Freeman III Place in August
Awards/Honors
Kodak Black Honored With Key To The City Of Pompano Beach
Rapper Kodak Black was recognized by his hometown city when the mayor gave him the Keys to the City of Pompano Beach
Flau’jae Johnson Adds Gold Medal To List Of Accomplishments After Helping Team USA Win International Tournament
Flau’jae Johnson helps Team USA go undefeated at the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup in Santiago, Chile to bring home a gold medal
Megan Thee Stallion to Honor LaTosha Brown and Mila Henry
Grammy Award-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion’s Pete & Thomas Foundation will honor Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium founder LaTosha Brown alongside 13-year-old mental health advocate Mila Henry at its inaugural gala
The National Hip-Hop Honors To Celebrate Kid ‘n Play, Jungle Brothers, DJ Red Alert, Dana Dane, Kwamé, Sweet Tee and DJ Hollywood, Aug. 23
The National Hip-Hop Honors 2025 grand induction ceremony/concert event takes place Saturday, Aug. 23
Gospel Music Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees and Special Award Recipients
The Gospel Music of Hall of Fame Announces ore than 100 Recording-Breaking Inductions
Walter Payton Posthumously Awarded Golden Diploma From Jackson State University
NFL Hall of Famer Walter Payton was given a Golden Diploma from his alma mater, Jackson State University, in May during the school’s commencement ceremonies.
Winners of the 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards Announced
ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, announces the winners of the 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.
An Emotional Jamie Foxx Acknowledges, Thanks Black People While Accepting 2025 BET Ultimate Icon Award
Jamie Foxx tearfully acknowledged his second chance in life and thanked Black people while accepting the 2025 BET Ultimate Icon Award June 9
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