BET Networks reimagines the make-up tutorial format with stunning visual and shareable videos dedicated to the African American beauty enthusiast. Today, BET Digital joins forces with Beautycon to launch original short-form beauty-focused content. Featuring Black models and influencers of varying hair textures and skin tones, BET x Beautycon videos will showcase all of the latest… Continue reading BET Networks Partners with Beautycon
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Tracklib Launches
Tracklib Launches Forever Changing the Way Music is Made Game-Changing New Music Tech Company Gives Music Creators Access to Legally Sample and License Music in Minutes New York, NY – April 11, 2018 – Today marks the global launch of Tracklib, the world’s first and only music service that enables music creators to… Continue reading Tracklib Launches
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Virgil Abloh Becomes Louis Vuitton’s First Black Artistic Director
Virgil Abloh, 37, is making history as the first black artistic director for Louis Vuitton. This is a huge accomplishment, considering how underrepresented black names are in the luxury European world of fashion. Here’s what we know about the new designer. In 1998, Abloh started DJing for fashion parties and even opening sets for artists… Continue reading Virgil Abloh Becomes Louis Vuitton’s First Black Artistic Director
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Michael Vick Announced As Guest Speaker For The 2018 Mighty Men Of Valor National Men’s Conference
Michael Vick, former NFL quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons has been announced as the 2018 special guest speaker of the highly anticipated Mighty Men of Valor National Men’s Conference, April 13-14, 2018 at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Landover, MD. Arrive early, bring friends and family to get autographed… Continue reading Michael Vick Announced As Guest Speaker For The 2018 Mighty Men Of Valor National Men’s Conference
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Rev. Al Sharpton Will Host the ‘Keepers of the Dream Awards’ April 18, 2018
COMMON, JOY-ANN REID, KERRY KENNEDY & OTHERS TO HIGHLIGHT NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK’S KEEPERS OF THE DREAM AWARDS, HONORING THOSE WHO HAVE KEPT DR. KING’S VISION VIBRANT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES Marking the 50th Anniversary of Dr. King’s Death, This Year’s Honorees Include Civil Rights Trailblazers, Common, Joy-Ann Reid, Richelieu Dennis, Kerry Kennedy, Robert F. Smith,… Continue reading Rev. Al Sharpton Will Host the ‘Keepers of the Dream Awards’ April 18, 2018
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The Industry Cosign Spotlight: George E. Leonard
George E. Leonard: Changing the Game in Education George Leonard has rose to national and international acclaim for his innovative and ground-breaking teaching methods for the last thirty years in New York City schools, which has ignited unparalleled success. His educational career began as a Biology teacher at Boys and Girls High School in the… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: George E. Leonard
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Jennifer Jones Austin Releases her First Book, ‘Consider It Pure Joy’
Jennifer Jones Austin, New York City native, nonprofit executive, and child advocate released her first book, Consider It Pure Joy on March 1st with book signings in New York City followed by a book tour stopping in cities across the country. Starting with her healthy days just before diagnosis, Consider It Pure Joy chronicles… Continue reading Jennifer Jones Austin Releases her First Book, ‘Consider It Pure Joy’
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Oakland Museum Of California Announces ‘RESPECT: Hip-Hop Style & Wisdom’
The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) has announced major exhibition RESPECT: Hip-Hop Style & Wisdom, a celebration of one of the most influential cultural and social movements of the last 50 years, continuing the Museum’s commitment to examining topics and themes that are socially relevant and meaningful to diverse audiences. In 2016, OMCA presented All… Continue reading Oakland Museum Of California Announces ‘RESPECT: Hip-Hop Style & Wisdom’
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Spike Lee Joins MasterClass to Teach Filmmaking
MasterClass, the online education company that enables anyone to learn from the best in the world, announced today that Academy Award® winning filmmaker, Spike Lee, will offer his first-ever online class exclusively through its platform. Pre-enrollment for Lee’s class on filmmaking begins today at www.masterclass.com/sl. Enrollment for the class is $90 for lifetime access, or… Continue reading Spike Lee Joins MasterClass to Teach Filmmaking
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Saints & Sinners Returns April 8 on Bounce TV
The much-anticipated third season of the hit drama series Saints & Sinners will debut on Bounce on Sunday, April 8, with new episodes premiering every Sunday night at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT) through the season finale on May 27. Watch a sneak peek here. And all hell breaks loose in season three. A vicious, no-holds-barred battle… Continue reading Saints & Sinners Returns April 8 on Bounce TV
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Byron Allen is Buying The Weather Channel
Byron Allen has acquired The Weather Group, which is the parent company of The Weather Channel. Entertainment Studios, which is home to various court shows like America’s Court with Judge Ross, Justice for All with Judge Cristina Perez and Justice with Judge Mablean, is owned by Allen. The deal is reportedly valued at about $300… Continue reading Byron Allen is Buying The Weather Channel
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L.A. Reid Signs Big Boi to his Latest Venture, HitCo
L. A. Reid has started a new label called HitCo and has immediately signed OutKast’s Big Boi. The former songwriter/producer/label head has a parternership with independent distribution company, Empire. HitCo is currently working the Big Boi single, ‘All Night.’ Empire is also home to Fat Joe and Remy Ma, Lil Yachty, DRAM, Morgan Heritage, Lloyd… Continue reading L.A. Reid Signs Big Boi to his Latest Venture, HitCo
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The Black Business Association’s ‘Salute to Black Women’
(Los Angeles, CA) – The Black Business Association (BBA), headquartered in Southern California and the oldest active ethnic business organization in the State of California, will host its annual Salute to Black Women Business Conference/Expo and Awards Luncheon on Saturday, March 24, 2018 @ 12 Noon at The L.A. Hotel 333 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles,… Continue reading The Black Business Association’s ‘Salute to Black Women’
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5 Questions With… Michael Taylor
What seems to be missing in people, in terms of their lack of success, tends to border along the lines of not being motivated enough, especially when you have the intellect and/or talent that says otherwise. This is where someone like Coach Michael Taylor fits in as a motivational speaker. He is also an… Continue reading 5 Questions With… Michael Taylor
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Roadside Attractions And Miramax To Release ‘Whitney’ July 6, 2018
Roadside Attractions and Miramax will release Whitney, Academy Award®-winning director Kevin Macdonald’s highly anticipated documentary about the life and career of legendary superstar Whitney Houston this summer in the United States on July 6th, it was announced today by Roadside Attractions presidents and co-founders Howard Cohen and Eric d’Arbeloff, along with Miramax’s CEO Bill Block.… Continue reading Roadside Attractions And Miramax To Release ‘Whitney’ July 6, 2018
