Former NFL player Terrell Owens has passed his athletic genes onto his daughter who was recently named to the 2024 AVCA DI All-Americans Honorable Mention team. Kylee Owens attends an HBCU, Prairie View A&M and the school announced the honor last month for her contributions to the institution’s volleyball team. The third-year student is Owens’… Continue reading Terrell Owens’ Volleyball-Playing Daughter Earns All-Americans Honorable Mention
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Third Annual BMAC x Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Music Maker Grants Taking Place January 29, 2025
BLACK MUSIC ACTION COALITION (BMAC), JIMMY JAM, AND TERRY LEWIS ANNOUNCE THIRD ANNUAL MUSIC MAKER GRANTS TO BE AWARDED AT “RESTORE & REBUILD LA” FUNDRAISER BENEFITING BMAC LA FIRE RELIEF FUND PRESENTED BY BMAC, ASCAP, AND WASSERMAN FOUNDATION The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, proudly announce the third annual BMAC… Continue reading Third Annual BMAC x Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Music Maker Grants Taking Place January 29, 2025
Harlem’s Rucker Park Designated As National Commemorative Site
Harlem’s famed basketball playground, Rucker Park has recently been designated as a National Commemorative Site after local politicians proposed the acknowledgment leading to President Biden signing the bill into law. New York Democratic Senator Charles Schumer and Democratic Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced that the popular New York City playground was recognized through the Holcombe Rucker Park… Continue reading Harlem’s Rucker Park Designated As National Commemorative Site
Chicago Bulls Honor Hometown Hero Derrick Rose
After being waived from the Minneapolis Timberwolves shortly before the current NBA season started, Derrick Rose decided to retire from the game after playing 16 seasons and the team that drafted him, the Chicago Bulls gave him a tribute on Saturday, Dec. 4. According to NBA.com, the Bulls held a Derrick Rose Night during halftime… Continue reading Chicago Bulls Honor Hometown Hero Derrick Rose
Klay Thompson Surpasses Reggie Miller To Take Over No. 5 Spot On NBA All-Time Three-Point List
Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Klay Thompson continues to add accolades to his Hall of Fame career as he moved past a former three-point specialist when he nailed a three-point shot in his latest game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to the team’s website, in their Christmas game, Thompson surpassed former Indiana Pacers great Reggie Miller to… Continue reading Klay Thompson Surpasses Reggie Miller To Take Over No. 5 Spot On NBA All-Time Three-Point List
OutKast Receives First Diamond Single Certification
The Atlanta duo, OutKast has achieved many goals over their careers but just recently received their very first diamond single certification. According to HipHopDX, the single, “Hey Ya” by Andre 3000 was certified diamond (meaning 10 million units sold). The single was released in 2003 off the double album, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. The album itself… Continue reading OutKast Receives First Diamond Single Certification
The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Honors Dr. Phylicia Rashad
GHCC HONORS PHYLICIA RASHAD AT FESTIVE ‘END OF YEAR RECEPTION’ Tony Award-Winning Actress Recognized as an Historic HARLEM WEEK Leader In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of HARLEM WEEK, The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce hosted an “End of Year Reception” where it saluted one of its Four Historic Honorees and recognized other legends. The… Continue reading The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Honors Dr. Phylicia Rashad
Beyoncé Has the Most Certified RIAA Titles for a Female Artist
BEYONCÉ EARNS THE MOST RIAA CERTIFIED TITLES OF ALL TIME BY A FEMALE ARTIST CERTIFICATIONS FOR BEYONCÉ’S ALBUMS AND SINGLES TOPS 103 New York, New York; Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records (December 17, 2024) – The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has announced a new milestone for Beyoncé – the Most Certified Titles for a Female Artist… Continue reading Beyoncé Has the Most Certified RIAA Titles for a Female Artist
Travis Hunter Becomes First College Athlete To Win Back-To-Back Paul Hornung Awards
Colorado’s 2-way football player (meaning he plays both offense and defense) Travis Hunter, who is sure to be a lock to be in the NFL made history when he was named the winner of the 2024 Paul Hornung Award. He is the only player in the history of the award to win it, not only… Continue reading Travis Hunter Becomes First College Athlete To Win Back-To-Back Paul Hornung Awards
Dick Allen, Dave Parker Will Be Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame
Former Major League Baseball players Dick Allen and Dave Parker will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and were selected to be a part of the Class of 2025. The Classic Baseball Era Committee announced the decision on Dec. 8. The players, along with other inductees who will be announced on Jan.… Continue reading Dick Allen, Dave Parker Will Be Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame
National Hip-Hop Museum Celebrating 40th Anniversary of ‘Beat Street’ Dec. 28 at Bethesda Theater
National Hip-Hop Museum Celebrating 40th Anniversary of “Beat Street” at Induction/Concert Event, Dec. 28 at Bethesda Theater Event honors Kool Moe Dee, John Chartier, Robert Taylor, Mr. Wave, Treacherous Three, Marley Marl, Lords Of The Underground, Soul Sonic Force, DJ Jazzy Jay and Fearless Four WASHINGTON, DC –The National Hip-Hop Museum (NHHM) will celebrate the… Continue reading National Hip-Hop Museum Celebrating 40th Anniversary of ‘Beat Street’ Dec. 28 at Bethesda Theater
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.