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
Category: Awards/Honors
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
Philadelphia To Honor Frankie Beverly With Street Renaming on May 18, 2024
Philadelphia Honoring Legendary Hitmaker Frankie Beverly With Street Renaming Ceremony In May This spring, the City of Philadelphia will honor the legacy of Frankie Beverly, who began his decades long musical journey with the Butlers, then Raw Soul, the latter would become Frankie Beverly and Maze. The celebration will be in the form of a street renaming ceremony – a presentation of Councilperson… Continue reading Philadelphia To Honor Frankie Beverly With Street Renaming on May 18, 2024
President Biden Honors Hip-Hop Legends, KRS-One And Kurtis Blow With Lifetime Achievement Awards
President Biden recently awarded two hip-hop legends with Lifetime Achievement Awards according to AllHipHop.com. New York City hip-hop luminaries, KRS-One and Kurtis Blow were acknowledged by the president at the National Hip-Hop Museum in Washington DC on April 4. The ceremony also honored other hip-hop legends who contributed to the genre before it exploded worldwide.… Continue reading President Biden Honors Hip-Hop Legends, KRS-One And Kurtis Blow With Lifetime Achievement Awards
Anthony Anderson Returns As Host of Keepers of the Dream Awards on April 10, 2024
REV. AL SHARPTON TAPS ANTHONY ANDERSON TO HOST THIS YEAR’S KEEPERS OF THE DREAM AWARDS HONORING EGOT-WINNER WHOOPI GOLDBERG, ESSENCE’S CAROLINE WANGA, BLACKROCK’S MICHELLE GADSDEN-WILLIAMS, AND MONTEFIORE EINSTEIN’S DR. PHILLIP OZUAH Marquee Event of 2024 NAN Annual Convention Recognizes Cultural, Business, and Health Leaders Who Use Their Platform to Advance Dr. King’s Dream of a… Continue reading Anthony Anderson Returns As Host of Keepers of the Dream Awards on April 10, 2024
‘It Is What It Is’ Nominated For Best Sports Podcast For the 28th Annual Webby Awards
“It Is What It Is” Nominated For Best Sports Podcast In the 28th Annual Webby Awards Fans Can Vote Online to Help “It Is What It Is” Win Internet’s Top Honor: vote.webbyawards.com [Las Vegas, NV] — [April 3, 2024] – The sports show “It Is What It Is” with Cam’ron Giles, Mason “Ma$e” Betha,… Continue reading ‘It Is What It Is’ Nominated For Best Sports Podcast For the 28th Annual Webby Awards
USC’s JuJu Watkins Becomes Highest Scoring NCAA Women’s Freshman Basketball Player
Although her freshman season just ended, USC (University of Southern California)’s JuJu Watkins has broken another college basketball record. According to USCTrojans.com, Watkins and the Trojans may have lost a game to end their NCAA Woman’s Basketball Title hopes, but the freshman scored a game-high 29 points to finish her first year with scoring 920… Continue reading USC’s JuJu Watkins Becomes Highest Scoring NCAA Women’s Freshman Basketball Player
Al B. Sure! Being Honored at Benn Crump’s Equal Justice Now Awards
Al B. Sure!, R&B Legend and Transplant Equity Champion, to be Honored at Attorney General for Black America Benjamin Crump’s Equal Justice Now Awards Al B! to Receive the Excellence in Health Care Advocacy Award along with Other Honorees including Cher, George Clinton, Stephanie Rawlings Blake and More Los Angeles, CA (March 25,… Continue reading Al B. Sure! Being Honored at Benn Crump’s Equal Justice Now Awards
Beyoncé Being Honored At The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Beyoncé to be Honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards Airing Monday, April 1 on FOX Ludacris to Host and Perform at This Year’s Award Show Live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles NEW YORK- March 21, 2024- iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment today announced that Beyoncé will be honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at… Continue reading Beyoncé Being Honored At The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Fender Honors Raphael Saadiq With Limited-Edition Signature Telecaster Guitar
FENDER HONORS RAPHAEL SAADIQ, AWARD-WINNING MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, WITH LIMITED EDITION SIGNATURE TELECASTER® GUITAR Adorned With Specially Selected Features, Including Stunning Dark Red Metallic Finish, Custom-Tooled Pickguard, And Custom Raphael Saadiq Single-Coil Tele® Pickups The most memorable moment during the development of my signature Tele was when my very, very good friend Eric Gales, who happens to… Continue reading Fender Honors Raphael Saadiq With Limited-Edition Signature Telecaster Guitar
Dr. Dre Slated To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced that music producer Andre Young, better known as Dr. Dre will be receiving a star on the coveted Hollywood Walk of Fame. On Tuesday, March 19, the former N.W.A. group member will be bestowed with the 2,775th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony and dedication… Continue reading Dr. Dre Slated To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame