Category: Awards/Honors

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

Karl-Anthony Towns Awarded Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award

The NBA has announced this season’s Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award winner and that it is Minnesota Timberwolves center-forward Karl-Anthony Towns. The award is given to the basketball player dedicated to pursuing social justice and living up to NBA legend, Abdul-Jabbar’s and the league’s vision of equality, respect, and inclusion. Towns emerged as the… Continue reading Karl-Anthony Towns Awarded Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award

Victor Wembanyama Becomes First French Player To Be Named NBA Rookie of the Year

San Antonio Spurs first-year player, Victor Wembanyama was named this season’s NBA Rookie of the Year. The NBA announced that Wemby was a unanimous choice to receive the Wilt Chamberlain Trophy as the 2023-24 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year. In a landslide vote, every person on the media panel gave the Spurs rookie a… Continue reading Victor Wembanyama Becomes First French Player To Be Named NBA Rookie of the Year

Reggie Bush Gets Heisman Trophy Reinstated

Former NFL running back Reggie Bush won the Heisman Trophy while attending USC (University of Southern California) in 2005. He relinquished the honor in 2010 after NCAA officials discovered he accepted improper benefits. After fighting for years to get the trophy back, the NCAA reinstated the honor on April 24. According to the Los Angeles… Continue reading Reggie Bush Gets Heisman Trophy Reinstated

After Snub, Eric B. & Rakim Congratulates 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

With more hip-hop artists finally receiving recognition for their contributions to music, including the inclusion of A Tribe Called Quest’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, Eric B. and Rakim have given their blessings and look forward to their turn in the hopefully near future. According to TMZ, after missing… Continue reading After Snub, Eric B. & Rakim Congratulates 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

The Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘Ready To Die’ And Doug E. Fresh And Slick Rick’s ‘La-Di-Da-Di’ Inducted Into The National Recording Registry

Two hip-hop songs from New York City legendary recording artists have been entered into the National Recording Registry. The Library of Congress has announced the 25 sound recordings inducted into the 2024 National Recording Registry. Along with several recognizable songs from various artists, Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick’s classic song, “La-Di-Da-Di” which was released… Continue reading The Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘Ready To Die’ And Doug E. Fresh And Slick Rick’s ‘La-Di-Da-Di’ Inducted Into The National Recording Registry

WEMADE Celebrates Women’s History Month With 2nd Annual Honors Brunch

Swank PR and Westside Cultural Alliance hosted their 2nd Annual WEMADE: Honors Brunch at The Garfield Park Conservatory concluding Women’s History Month (Photo by K-Rod Visuals) WEMADE Made Maven Honorees, Founder and Owner of Soule’ Chicago, Bridgette Flag and Executive Director of “The Camp,” Monica Brown.     On March 29th, Swank PR and Westside Cultural… Continue reading WEMADE Celebrates Women’s History Month With 2nd Annual Honors Brunch

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