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
Category: Awards/Honors
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
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
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
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
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
CeeLo Green Receives DeKalb County’s Highest Civilian Honor
Former Goodie Mob member and Atlanta native, CeeLo Green was just awarded DeKalb County’s highest civilian honor on June 25 in his hometown. According to 11 Alive, the ceremony took place as part of DeKalb’s African American Music Appreciation Month celebration where the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners honored the recording artist at their meeting.… Continue reading CeeLo Green Receives DeKalb County’s Highest Civilian Honor
The Weeknd Earns 2 More RIAA Diamond Singles Bringing Total to 7
THE WEEKND EARNS SEVEN RIAA DIAMOND-CERTIFIED SINGLES AND BECOMES THE FIRST CANADIAN ARTIST TO REACH THIS MILESTONE The Weeknd has notably garnered two new RIAA Diamond certifications. His freshly Diamond-Certified smashes include “Save Your Tears” and “Die For You.” With this achievement, he enters rarified air yet again, emerging as “the FIRST Canadian artist to… Continue reading The Weeknd Earns 2 More RIAA Diamond Singles Bringing Total to 7
Birdman And Slim Being Honored At YouTube’s Leaders and Legends Award
New Orleans hip-hop legends Birdman and his brother, Slim will be recognized at this year’s YouTube’s Leaders and Legends Award. According to Billboard, the platform has announced that the founders of Cash Money Records Bryan Williams AKA Birdman, and Ronald Williams AKA Slim will be honored at YouTube Music’s second Leaders and Legends gala. The ceremony… Continue reading Birdman And Slim Being Honored At YouTube’s Leaders and Legends Award
DMX Receives Second No. 1 Record And First One On Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart
Deceased recording artist, DMX has come back from the dead. Well, at least his voice has, to score a number-one hit on a chart many would not have expected the fallen hip-hop star to occupy. According to Billboard, the Yonkers-bred emcee, as a featured artist, is at the top of the magazine’s Mainstream Rock Airplay… Continue reading DMX Receives Second No. 1 Record And First One On Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart
BLACK ENTERPRISE Presents 2nd Annual Chief Diversity Officer Summit & Honors on June 11
As DEI faces a continuous wave of challenges, the event presents sessions on latest developments for CDOs and a special salute to leading champions of inclusion NEW YORK, June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BLACK ENTERPRISE, the No. 1 Black digital media brand, will host its second annual Chief Diversity Officer Summit & Honors Tuesday, June… Continue reading BLACK ENTERPRISE Presents 2nd Annual Chief Diversity Officer Summit & Honors on June 11
Voorhees University To Induct Basketball Head Coach Shawn Walker To Athletics Hall of Fame
Voorhees University has announced that former basketball head coach, Shawn Walker will be inducted into this year’s Voorhees University Athletics Hall of Fame. The coach, who is currently leading the men’s basketball team at Allen University started his coaching career at Voorhees back in 1997. The school acknowledged his achievement with a recent social media… Continue reading Voorhees University To Induct Basketball Head Coach Shawn Walker To Athletics Hall of Fame
Caribbean Elite Group Announces Nominees for Caribbean Music Awards
SECOND ANNUAL CARIBBEAN MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCED FOR AUGUST 29TH IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK OVER 150 NOMINEES AND OVER 40 CATEGORIES CELEBRATING THE BEST IN CARIBBEAN MUSIC UNVEILED TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT CARIBMUSICAWARDS.COM #CaribMusicAwards #CaribMA New York, NY (May 28, 2024) Prepare for the most diverse music event of the year as Caribbean Elite Group proudly… Continue reading Caribbean Elite Group Announces Nominees for Caribbean Music Awards
Michael Mauldin Launches the Imperial Crown of Excellence (ICE) Medal of Honor
On June 2, Michael Mauldin, who is the co-founder of the Black American Music Association (BAMA), will launch the Imperial Crown of Excellence (ICE) Medal of Honor. The ceremony will occur on Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Atlanta, GA as the country celebrates 100 years of the art form of Black American music this year.… Continue reading Michael Mauldin Launches the Imperial Crown of Excellence (ICE) Medal of Honor
CJ McCollum Awarded NBA J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award
The NBA has announced that New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum is this year’s recipient of the 2023-24 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. McCollum, an 11-year veteran, was selected by the Professional Basketball Writers Association (PBWA). This honor is awarded to a player, coach, or athletic trainer who has given outstanding service and dedication to… Continue reading CJ McCollum Awarded NBA J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award