Category: Culture

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

The Players Fund Invests In Naomi Osaka’s Production Company, Hana Kuma

Tennis phenom Naomi Osaka has received an investment from The Players Fund for her production company, Hana Kuma, according to SportsProMedia. Hana Kuma which means flower bear in Japanese, is in partnership with LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Company and was launched in 2022. The company said in a statement that it will provide… Continue reading The Players Fund Invests In Naomi Osaka’s Production Company, Hana Kuma

50 Cent Announced As Headliner For This Year’s Invest Fest

Several months ago, the organizers of Invest Fest announced that it was heading back to Atlanta to return to the Georgia World Congress Center August 23-25 for this year’s financial conference. In a social media post, it was confirmed that 50 Cent is headlining the event. “The Biggest Just Got Bigger! @50cent will be headlining… Continue reading 50 Cent Announced As Headliner For This Year’s Invest Fest

Inaugural Detroit IMPACT Arts Conference Announces Dominique Morisseau As Keynote Speaker

DETROIT NATIVE AND TONY AWARD NOMINEE, DOMINIQUE MORISSEAU  ANNOUNCED AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER  FOR INAUGURAL DETROIT IMPACT ARTS CONFERENCE THE 3 DAY CONFERENCE PRECEDES THE 4TH ANNUAL OBSIDIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL, JUNE 24-26 Free Registration is available for the in person conference Visit ghostlight.art/impact for the full panelist and workshop line-up     Detroit, MI – June 20,… Continue reading Inaugural Detroit IMPACT Arts Conference Announces Dominique Morisseau As Keynote Speaker

50th Annual HARLEM WEEK Returns August 7th – 18th

HARLEM WEEK to Mark Half-Century of Cultural Influence and Community Empowerment in One of New York City’s Most Historic Neighborhoods   50th Annual HARLEM WEEK Returns August 7th – 18th to celebrate Harlem’s Legacy and Future Impact   Harlem, New York (June 20, 2024) — HARLEM WEEK, the legendary celebration of arts, culture, and community, will proudly mark its… Continue reading 50th Annual HARLEM WEEK Returns August 7th – 18th

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