Category: Awards/Honors

Queen Latifah to Host 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors

  QUEEN LATIFAH TO HOST THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS TO BE BROADCAST SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 ON CBS   America celebrates the artistic achievements of Francis Ford Coppola, Grateful Dead (Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, the late Phil Lesh, and Bobby Weir), Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval, and The Apollo on December 8, 2024   The… Continue reading Queen Latifah to Host 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors

T-Pain Honored In Hometown With Street Renamed ‘T-Pain Lane’

Tallahassee, Fla. native Faheem Najmm, who goes by the stage name of T-Pain was recently honored in his hometown with the city naming a street after him. The ceremony took place on Nov. 11 where the recording artist was presented with a key to the city from the town’s mayor. A portion of Pasco Street… Continue reading T-Pain Honored In Hometown With Street Renamed ‘T-Pain Lane’

Kym Whitley to Host HBCU Honors Awards

      The 2nd Annual HBCU Honors, Presented By Procter & Gamble Celebrates Black Excellence With A Star-Studded Lineup And Powerhouse Honorees Will Packer, Lonnie Johnson, and Jewel Burks Solomon   Hosted by Actress Kym Whitley, Performances and Tributes Include Award-Winning Artists Fantasia, Hezekiah Walker, MC Lyte, Erica Campbell, J. Ivy, Mac Royals, and… Continue reading Kym Whitley to Host HBCU Honors Awards

Go-Go Museum And Cafe Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Scheduled For Nov. 18 In Washington D.C.

A dedication to Go-Go music has been in the planning stages for years, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Go-Go Museum and Cafe is now scheduled for Nov. 18. According to Popville, the long-awaited 8,000-square-foot museum will be located in Anacostia. Although the ribbon cutting takes place in November, the museum doesn’t open until the… Continue reading Go-Go Museum And Cafe Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Scheduled For Nov. 18 In Washington D.C.

Spike Lee To Be Honored As SuperFan In NBA Hall Of Fame Ceremony

Filmmaker Spike Lee is being acknowledged for his devotion to his beloved New York Knicks basketball team. The NBA league office announced that The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will be adding the famed “Do the Right Thing” director, along with Billy Crystal (Los Angeles Clippers), Alan Horwitz (Philadelphia 76ers SuperFan), and Los Angeles Lakers… Continue reading Spike Lee To Be Honored As SuperFan In NBA Hall Of Fame Ceremony

Coco Gauff Becomes 1st American In Over 10 Years To Win China Open Title

Several newsworthy things happened for tennis phenom Coco Gauff. On Sept. 6, she swept Karolina Muchova in straight sets to emerge victorious in the China Open. In doing so, she became the first American to win the tournament in over a decade and the first woman to win her first seven hard-court finals in the… Continue reading Coco Gauff Becomes 1st American In Over 10 Years To Win China Open Title

Otis Redding Posthumously Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Otis Redding Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Posthumously  October 7, 2024 (Los Angeles, CA) – On Friday, October 4, 2024, legendary singer and songwriter, Otis Redding, was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The unveiling ceremony took place at 6150 Hollywood Boulevard, where the late artist’s… Continue reading Otis Redding Posthumously Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

NAN 2024 Triumph Awards to Honor Robert De Niro, Gladys Knight, Wynton Marsalis

    NAN 2024 TRIUMPH AWARDS TO CELEBRATE REV. AL SHARPTON’S 70th BIRTHDAY, HONOR GLADYS KNIGHT, ROBERT DE NIRO, WYNTON MARSALIS AND CAROLYN “COOKIE” MASON LUMINARIES   New York, NY (September 23, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network (NAN) announced this year’s Triumph Awards recipients will include ten-time Grammy Award winning musician Gladys… Continue reading NAN 2024 Triumph Awards to Honor Robert De Niro, Gladys Knight, Wynton Marsalis

Miami Heat To Unveil Bronze Statue Of Dwyane Wade

Former NBA player Dwyane Wade is legendary in Miami, bringing three championship titles to the city. In recognition of being termed the “greatest player in Miami Heat” history, the team has announced another accolade as Wade will be honored with a bronze statue that will be placed in front of the home where the Heat… Continue reading Miami Heat To Unveil Bronze Statue Of Dwyane Wade

Al B. Sure! to Receive Transplant Trailblazer Award from American Liver Foundation

Global Recording Artist, Songwriter, Producer and Health Equity Leader Al B. Sure! to receive Transplant Trailblazer Award FAIRFIELD, N.J., Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The American Liver Foundation’s (ALF) National Legacy Gala will host patients and families, thought leaders, leading medical professionals, business visionaries and organizational partners celebrating those who have made a significant impact on… Continue reading Al B. Sure! to Receive Transplant Trailblazer Award from American Liver Foundation

Glynn Turman Receives Legacy Award At 2024 AAFCA TV Honors

Glynn Turman was among the many winners who were recognized at the 6th Annual African American Film Critics Association (AFFCA) TV Honors on August 24 when he received the Legacy Award celebrating his decades-long career as an actor. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the ceremony took place at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel where the AFFCA recognized the… Continue reading Glynn Turman Receives Legacy Award At 2024 AAFCA TV Honors

Hip Hop Caucus Reveals Inaugural ‘Artivist Class of 2024’

Hip Hop Caucus Celebrates 20 Years Of Impact With Unveiling of Inaugural ‘Artivist Class of 2024’ Featuring GRAMMY-nominated Artists, Leading Advocates, and Industry Innovators in support of the ‘Respect My Vote!’ Campaign See the Artivist Class of 2024 here WASHINGTON — Hip Hop Caucus, the national nonprofit organization at the intersection of art, activism, and… Continue reading Hip Hop Caucus Reveals Inaugural ‘Artivist Class of 2024’

Shaquille O’Neal To Receive ‘Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year’

The Muhammad Ali Center is giving NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal the organization’s highest honor in November when he is named the 2024 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year. The Louisville, Ky.-based organization is handing Shaq the 11th annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards which will take place on Saturday, November 9. “Philanthropically, Shaquille has… Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal To Receive ‘Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year’

Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson Adds To Legacy By Breaking Another WNBA Record

In this constant record-breaking season of the WNBA, another record has been shattered by Las Vegas Ace’s A’Ja Wilson. According to ESPN, the reigning WNBA Finals MVP and WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, A’Ja Wilson just broke a record she set just last year when she scored 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, marking her… Continue reading Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson Adds To Legacy By Breaking Another WNBA Record

What Is The Value of The 2024 Olympic Gold Medal?

It was recently revealed on a recent episode of Shannon Sharpe and Chad “OchoCinco” Johnson‘s “Nightcap’ that gold medal winners from the United States take home $37,000 when they win in their perspective sport. Now we are finding out the worth of that gold medal. According to Forbes, based on the current price of gold… Continue reading What Is The Value of The 2024 Olympic Gold Medal?

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