Tickets On-Sale August 30th 2024 REPRESENT! SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH SPOKEN WORD WITH SOME OF THE BIGGEST HIP HOP ARTSTS AT NJPAC RAKIM, BIG DADDY KANE, MC LYTE, DUPRÉ DOITALL KELLY, DJ SPINNA, CARIDAD DE LA LUZ (LA BRUJA), MAHOGANY L. BROWNE and TYEHIMBA JESS Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 8PM. $49 – $99 NJPAC Prudential Hall… Continue reading NJPAC Presents Social Justice Through Spoken Word with BIG DADDY KANE, MC LYTE, and DUPRÉ DOITALL KELLY
Category: Culture
2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands: August 23-25 in Houston
The 2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary with an exhilarating lineup of events and performances, spotlighting the rich heritage and vibrant culture of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) marching bands. This year’s event, themed “Celebrating Champions of Culture,” promises a spectacular weekend full of music, education, and… Continue reading 2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands: August 23-25 in Houston
Revolt World ‘We Are the Future’ Back in Atlanta September 20th – September 22nd
The three-day, immersive experience will feature live tapings of hit REVOLT shows, exclusive performances, masterclasses, keynote talks, cultural conversations, brand activations, and more ATLANTA, Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — REVOLT, America’s fastest-growing Black-owned multimedia company, is excited to announce the return of REVOLT WORLD, a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the intersection of culture, creativity, and community.… Continue reading Revolt World ‘We Are the Future’ Back in Atlanta September 20th – September 22nd
Manhattan West Announces Street and Club Dance Battle Series
MANHATTAN WEST ANNOUNCES STREET AND CLUB DANCE BATTLE SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WORKS & PROCESS Free and Open to All “Gather Round” on Manhattan West Plaza, Wednesdays in September: Inspired by the Summer Olympics Competitions in Paris and the Debut of Breaking as an Olympic Sport New York, NY (August 14, 2024) — Manhattan West,… Continue reading Manhattan West Announces Street and Club Dance Battle Series
ONE Musicfest Celebrates 15th Anniversary October 26th & 27th at Piedmont Park in Atlanta
Produced by ONE Musicfest in Collaboration with Live Nation Urban The Lineup for the 2024 Music Festival, Features Chart-Topping & Platinum-Selling Artists Cardi B, Gunna, Jill Scott, Victoria Monét, Earth, Wind & Fire, Glorilla, Nelly, Fantasia, Method Man, Young Nudy, Sexyy Red, and Ari LennoxWith More Huge Performances to be Announced! Festival Dates are October… Continue reading ONE Musicfest Celebrates 15th Anniversary October 26th & 27th at Piedmont Park in Atlanta
In The Black Network Announces FAST Channels
IN THE BLACK NETWORK (ITBN), a premiere, free streaming service that highlights Black voices and original stories that are culturally significant and relatable for all audiences, announces new partnerships with Black Enterprise, African Diaspora Network TV, REVOLT Mixtape, HomesteadPlus, Shades of Black, World One TV, and One Culture; adding new FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channels… Continue reading In The Black Network Announces FAST Channels
Rise Up NYC Summer Concert Series Announces Performers
MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES RETURN OF ‘RISE UP NYC’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, FEATURING 14 WORLD-CLASS CONCERTS ACROSS FIVE BOROUGHS Performances Will Showcase Range of Music Genres and Cultures, Reflecting Sounds of a Diverse City Artist Line-Up Includes: Patti LaBelle, Keith Sweat, Fat Joe, Sean Paul, Victor Manuelle, Tito Nieves, Spice, MC Lyte, Shannon, Seduction, Mya, Wayne… Continue reading Rise Up NYC Summer Concert Series Announces Performers
RZA Partners With LL Cool J And Irving Azoff To Elevate The Wu-Tang Clan Brand
In an effort to expand the Wu-Tang Clan name, the founder and creator of the sound for the group, RZA has forged a partnership with Iconic Artists Group and Rock the Bells. According to Billboard, RZA, real name Robert Diggs is working with esteemed music executive Irving Azor, who owns Iconic Artists Group, and fellow… Continue reading RZA Partners With LL Cool J And Irving Azoff To Elevate The Wu-Tang Clan Brand
HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Announces 2024 ‘I Aspire’ 100
2nd Annual Festival Returns to Howard University November 8-10, 2024 WASHINGTON, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF), announced its 2024 festival dates, November 8 – 10th and the premiere of the 2024 HBCU First LOOK “I Aspire” 100. (2024 HBCU First LOOK 100) The HBCU First LOOK “I… Continue reading HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Announces 2024 ‘I Aspire’ 100
HARLEM WEEK Celebrates 50 Years with National Urban Health Conference
HARLEM WEEK Celebrates 50 Years with National Urban Health Conference, Tackling Health Disparities in Communities of Color NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks, Among Other Key Community Leaders and Health Experts, Convene to Address Health Challenges in Black and Brown Communities Globally Post COVID-19 Harlem, New York (July 22, 2024) – In commemoration of its… Continue reading HARLEM WEEK Celebrates 50 Years with National Urban Health Conference
Honda Battle of the Bands Announces First 2 HBCU Marching Bands for 2025 Lineup
North Carolina A&T University and Southern University are the first two bands selected to perform at the 2025 Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase in Los Angeles Fan voting starts today to select two of six participating bands to be announced on Sept. 10 Tickets for the Feb. 1, 2025 event are now on… Continue reading Honda Battle of the Bands Announces First 2 HBCU Marching Bands for 2025 Lineup
Actor Bill Cobbs Dead at 90
Actor Bill Cobbs, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday on June 16, has died according to a statement from his family. A statement was released by a family member Thomas Cobb on social media acknowledging the actor’s death. “We are saddened to share the passing of Bill Cobbs. On Tuesday, June 25, Bill passed away… Continue reading Actor Bill Cobbs Dead at 90
Christal Jordan Jennings Joins Lenox & Parker as Editor-in-Chief
Award-winning Journalist and Author Christal Jordan Jennings joins Lenox & Parker as Editor-in-Chief Christal Jordan Jennings leaves Rolling Out after serving ten years as Contributing Editor & Director of Creative Partnerships July 10, 2024 (Los Angeles, CA) Award-winning journalist and best-selling author Christal Jordan Jennings announced today that she has accepted the role of Editor-in-Chief… Continue reading Christal Jordan Jennings Joins Lenox & Parker as Editor-in-Chief
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
Serena Williams Docuseries To Air on ESPN+ On July 10
Last year, Williams announced that production had started on a new ESPN series, “In the Arena: Serena Williams.” Now, the network will air the docuseries on July 10, a day before she is slated to host this year’s ESPYS (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) Awards. The project is an eight-part series that will showcase the… Continue reading Serena Williams Docuseries To Air on ESPN+ On July 10