A new phrase has entered the lexicon of Black people in the country after former President Donald Trump made the false claim that migrants are taking away “Black jobs” from us with their entry into the United States. Now, the sports world has caught on as celebrated Olympian Simone Biles celebrated her victory on social… Continue reading Simone Biles Acknowledges Winning Olympic Gold Is Her ‘Black Job’
Category: Awards/Honors
2024 Caribbean Music Awards Hosted By Spice and Majah Hype
SPICE AND MAJAH HYPE TO HOST 2024 CARIBBEAN MUSIC AWARDS! DI GENIUS, TABOU COMBO, RAVI B, SHERWIN GARDNER, AND MIGHTY SPARROW TO BE HONORED CARIBBEAN MUSIC AWARDS TO TAKE PLACE ON AUGUST 29TH IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK AT KINGS THEATRE TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT CARIBMUSICAWARDS.COM #CaribMusicAwards #CaribMA New York, NY (July 30, 2024) –… Continue reading 2024 Caribbean Music Awards Hosted By Spice and Majah Hype
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The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) to Induct Davy DMX, DJ Hurricane, DJ Jazzy Jay
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame to Induct Trio of DJ Hip-Hop Legends DJ Hurricane, Davy DMX, & DJ Jazzy Jay to perform and be honored on August 24th at 7:30pm; LIMEHOF inductee DJ Johnny Juice to perform STONY BROOK, NY- The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF)… Continue reading The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) to Induct Davy DMX, DJ Hurricane, DJ Jazzy Jay
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JAY-Z And Alicia Keys’ Ode To New York City, ‘Empire State of Mind’ Certified Diamond
A milestone has been reached by Brooklyn-bred JAY-Z and Manhattan native, Alicia Keys for their ode to New York, “Empire State of Mind.” According to Billboard, the New York-centric song recorded by the artists who grew up in the “Big Apple” has reached diamond status (meaning the record sold more than 10 million units). The… Continue reading JAY-Z And Alicia Keys’ Ode To New York City, ‘Empire State of Mind’ Certified Diamond
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Lauren Scruggs Becomes 1st Black American Woman To Win Individual Medal in Fencing
In a fencing championship that matched two American women to compete for the gold and silver medals, a woman became the first Black American woman to win an individual fencing medal. According to NBC News, the championship fencing match pitted Americans Lee Kiefer and Lauren Scruggs vying for the gold medal. Kiefer won the gold… Continue reading Lauren Scruggs Becomes 1st Black American Woman To Win Individual Medal in Fencing
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3rd Annual Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation Gala Taking Place on Friday, August 9th, 2024
The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation’s 3rd Annual Gala Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Her Historical Visit to South Africa with Special Performances by Multiple Award-Winning Recording Artist Yolanda Adams and More, Hosted by Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier (Atlanta, GA — July 17, 2024) – The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation and Primary Wave… Continue reading 3rd Annual Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation Gala Taking Place on Friday, August 9th, 2024
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Bronny James Wins Championship For ‘Call of Duty’ Tournament
Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James has been making headlines for his lackluster play during the NBA Summer League, but, he did end up winning a championship to hang on his mantle. According to Sports Illustrated, James may not have been scoring points on the hardwood but he was slaying his enemies via video games… Continue reading Bronny James Wins Championship For ‘Call of Duty’ Tournament
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Angel Reese Continues Double-Double Streak In Front Of Record-Setting Crowd At Barclays Center
The Angel Reese train keeps on rolling as she extends her record-breaking streak of recording double-doubles to an amazing 15 games. According to The Associated Press, the self-name “Chi Barbie” continues to have an excellent rookie season although her team, the Chicago Sky lost the contest 91-76 to the New York Liberty. Not lost in… Continue reading Angel Reese Continues Double-Double Streak In Front Of Record-Setting Crowd At Barclays Center
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Drake Becomes 1st Artist To Get 100 Billion Streams On Spotify
Drake has been taking losses lately in his battle against Kendrick Lamar but has become the first recording artist in history to have 100 billion streams on the Spotify platform. Aubrey Graham’s latest news was announced by chart data on its X account last month. .@Drake officially becomes the first artist in history to earn… Continue reading Drake Becomes 1st Artist To Get 100 Billion Streams On Spotify
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Angel Reese Named WNBA Player of the Week
Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese continues to thrill crowds and make an immediate impact in the WNBA as she was just recently named WNBA Player of the Week. She becomes the first rookie this season to achieve the feat. This announcement comes after an eventful week where she broke the WNBA record for consecutive double-doubles when… Continue reading Angel Reese Named WNBA Player of the Week
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Birdman And Slim Honored With Renaming In Neighborhood They Were Raised In
The accolades and honors just keep coming in for Cash Money Records’ founders and brothers, New Orleans hip-hop legends Bryan ‘Birdman’ Williams and Ronald ‘Slim’ Williams. According to NOLA.com, the Williams brothers have recently had a corner in New Orleans renamed in their honor. In the Central City neighborhood that they grew up in, the… Continue reading Birdman And Slim Honored With Renaming In Neighborhood They Were Raised In
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Marcia Griffiths, Alison Hinds and Cedella Marley to Be Honored at the 2024 Caribbean Music Awards
MARCIA GRIFFITHS, ALISON HINDS, CEDELLA MARLEY AND MORE TO BE HONORED AT THE 2024 “CARIBBEAN MUSIC AWARDS” “CARIBBEAN MUSIC AWARDS” WILL TAKE PLACE ON AUGUST 29TH IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK AT KINGS THEATRE TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT CARIBMUSICAWARDS.COM #CaribMusicAwards #CaribMA New York, NY (July 8, 2024) Today, Caribbean Elite Group unveils the night’s highest honors for the 2024 Caribbean… Continue reading Marcia Griffiths, Alison Hinds and Cedella Marley to Be Honored at the 2024 Caribbean Music Awards
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Jazz Musician Max Roach Gets Brooklyn Street Renamed In His Honor
A Brooklyn neighborhood has given a high honor to a jazz musician when it renamed a corner after him. If you are ever in Bedford-Stuvyesant (Bed-Stuy), you will now see a street named, “Max Roach Way.” According to Brooklyn Magazine, the iconic musician, composer, and Civil Rights activist’s name appears at the corner of Greene… Continue reading Jazz Musician Max Roach Gets Brooklyn Street Renamed In His Honor
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O.J. Simpson’s Appearance During ‘In Memoriam’ Segment Catches Some By Surprise At BET Awards
The BET Awards are known to capture people’s attention due to what transpires during the show. In this year’s version, according to The Hollywood Reporter, some heads were surprised when during their segment honoring some esteemed people who passed away over the past year revealed NFL Hall of Famer, O.J. Simpson as one of them.… Continue reading O.J. Simpson’s Appearance During ‘In Memoriam’ Segment Catches Some By Surprise At BET Awards
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Deion Sanders Named As One Of Atlanta Falcons’ Mount Rushmore
Colorado coach, Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders has been recognized again for his play throughout his NFL Hall of Fame career when a video released by NFL Throwback, titled, Every Team’s Mount Rushmore acknowledged his greatness when he played for the Atlanta Falcons. The video, which debuted on YouTube on June 19, features every NFL team’s… Continue reading Deion Sanders Named As One Of Atlanta Falcons’ Mount Rushmore
