Nicholas Payton with Special Guest Jon Baptiste Will Perform at NJPAC, November 14, 2026
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BOMESI Celebrates 6th Anniversary
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MS. PAT SETTLES IT Returns With Season 3B on June 30
BET Media Group announced the return of the hit courtroom series MS. PAT SETTLES IT
Joe Set to Perform at the Bergen Performing Arts Center on October 3
Joe has captivated audiences worldwide with a string of timeless hits such as “All That I Am,” “I Wanna Know,” and “No One Comes Close.”
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Mýa Signs with WME
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PlayVS, Urban One Reveals Power4+ HBCU Esports League
Power4+ HBCU Esports League aims to bridge the opportunity gap and foster the next generation of Black gamers, creators, and tech professionals
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The WBAU Signal That Reached the Whole Industry
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The Black Effect Welcomes ‘Effective Immediately w/ DJ Hed & Gina Views!’
iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s Black Effect Podcast Network today announced that the “Effective Immediately w/ DJ Hed & Gina Views !” podcast has joined the Black Effect’s lineup of shows
Dave Chappelle’s Summer Camp Returns to Yellow Springs
The 2026 edition of Dave Chappelle’s Summer Camp celebrates the 6th anniversary of these cornfield shows
Papa Keith Prepares For New Role at iHeartMedia
Papa Keith will transition to a new role at iHeartMedia as National Brand Partnerships & Multicultural Specialist
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Pretty Vee To Host Atlanta’s Rum Island Festival
Rum Island Festival, Atlanta’s newest Caribbean cultural experience, is taking place Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Piedmont Park Promenade.