One of the greatest R&B groups of our time, New Edition, will be celebrated and acknowledged in their hometown Aug. 30 with a street renaming
Category: Culture
10th Annual Urban Film Festival Returns Labor Day Weekend
The 10th Annual Urban Film Festival will take place August 29–31, 2025 at various venues
The Miami Takeover Returns July 25-28, 2025
The Miami Takeover is returning to Miami Beach this Summer for its three-day cultural art, music, entertainment and community service event series
Southern University Students Win Emmy Award For ‘The Hidden Sport’
Filmmaking students from Southern University and A&M College have recently won a Sports Emmy for creating a film named The Hidden Sport
Schools Announced For National Battle of the Bands Taking Place In Houston
The next Pepsi National Battle of the Bands will be taking place in Houston August 23 at NRG Stadium featuring 8 HBCUs
BET Awards’ 25th Anniversary Will Reunite ‘106 & Park’ Hosts
The BET Awards will host AJ Calloway, Free, Julissa Bermudez, Keshia Chanté, Rocsi Diaz, Terrence J, and Bow Wow for 106 & Park reunion
ESSENCE Festival of Culture Reveals First Wave Of Artists Appearing In This Year’s Lineup
Essence has announced part of the lineup for the ESSENCE Festival of Culture taking place Friday, July 4 to Sunday, July 6
3rd Annual ‘Our Voices: Festival of Words’ Taking Place April 24-26 in Fort Lauderdale
The third annual Our Voices: Festival of Words is back, offering a free, family-friendly event that celebrates the power of words and the joy of literature
Wu-Tang Video Director to Release Gritty “Killa Hill” Docuseries
Method Man, Raekwon, Cappadonna and The Wire’s Hassan Johnson lend their voices to new “Killa Hill” docuseries airing on Tubi TV April 1, 2025.
Hip-Hop Is Taking Over Some Streets In Miami
The Miami-Dade County Commission is renaming some streets in Liberty City to acknowledge hip-hop artists from the area
36th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge
Over 200 students and coaches from 32 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are gearing up to compete in the 36th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC)
Hawaii Proclaims Feb. 14 ‘One Love Day’ In Celebration Of Bob Marley
In celebrating the 80th birthday of Jamaican legend Bob Marley, the governor of Hawaii proclaimed Feb. 14 as “One Love Day.” According to Spectrum News, the proclamation was made by Gov. Josh Green to honor Marley, who was born on Feb. 6, 1945. It was signed at the Hawaii State Capitol with two of Marley’s… Continue reading Hawaii Proclaims Feb. 14 ‘One Love Day’ In Celebration Of Bob Marley
Hip-Hop Legend Ralph McDaniels Celebrating 66th Birthday With Concert At Brooklyn Bowl
A celebration is about to take place for a legendary hip-hop purveyor in the city of New York as Video Music Box’s Ralph McDaniels will be curating a birthday concert for his 66th Birthday in the borough of Brooklyn. The concert will take place on Thursday, February 27th, at Brooklyn Bowl. The Video Music Box… Continue reading Hip-Hop Legend Ralph McDaniels Celebrating 66th Birthday With Concert At Brooklyn Bowl
National CARES Mentoring Movement’s 10th Annual For The Love Of Our Children Gala March 6th in New York City
Taraji P. Henson, Tina Knowles, Drs. Yusef Salaam & Iyanla Vanzant to be Honored at National CARES Mentoring Movement’s 10th Annual For The Love Of Our Children Gala on March 6th in New York City The Gala Celebrates Those Who Have Devoted Themselves to Helping Our Children Heal and Soar at a Time When Black Child… Continue reading National CARES Mentoring Movement’s 10th Annual For The Love Of Our Children Gala March 6th in New York City
February 5: 26th Super Bowl Soulful Celebration Hosted by Bill Bellamy and Rocsi Diaz
Star-Studded 26th Annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration Hosted by Bill Bellamy and Rocsi Diaz Honors Michael Strahan, Cameron Jordan, Jared Verse and More on Wednesday, February 5 With Performances by The Isley Brothers, Yolanda Adams, Master P, Lucky Daye, Big Freedia, Muni Long, Trombone Shorty, Jonathan McReynolds, Tori Kelly and NFL Players Choir, Super… Continue reading February 5: 26th Super Bowl Soulful Celebration Hosted by Bill Bellamy and Rocsi Diaz