Former basketball player and head coach, Stu Jackson has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee, according to an announcement by the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association). The former New York Knicks head coach, recently the West Coast Conference Commissioner, replaces former Santa Clara Athletics Director Renee Baumgartner. She recently announced she… Continue reading Stu Jackson Appointed To NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee
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Former Chicago Bulls Player Chet Walker Dead At 84
Former Chicago Bulls player, Chet Walker recently passed away after a long illness according to NBA.com. Walker was 84 years old when he died on June 8. The Bulls released a written statement regarding Walker’s death. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Chet Walker, a legendary figure in our team’s history. An inductee… Continue reading Former Chicago Bulls Player Chet Walker Dead At 84
‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Brings In $104.6M Worldwide On Opening Weekend
The fourth installment of Bad Boys has proven to be another box-office hit for the comedic duo of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. According to Variety, the film, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” has pulled in a worldwide total of $104.6 million. Reportedly, the movie brought in $56 million from 3,885 theaters domestically. The international… Continue reading ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Brings In $104.6M Worldwide On Opening Weekend
BLACK ENTERPRISE Presents 2nd Annual Chief Diversity Officer Summit & Honors on June 11
As DEI faces a continuous wave of challenges, the event presents sessions on latest developments for CDOs and a special salute to leading champions of inclusion NEW YORK, June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BLACK ENTERPRISE, the No. 1 Black digital media brand, will host its second annual Chief Diversity Officer Summit & Honors Tuesday, June… Continue reading BLACK ENTERPRISE Presents 2nd Annual Chief Diversity Officer Summit & Honors on June 11
Jemele Hill Compares Angel Reese/Caitlin Clark’s Rivalry To Magic Johnson/Larry Bird’s
The rivalry of WNBA rookies, Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese and Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark which started while they played for their perspective collegiate teams (Louisiana State University and University of Iowa) has brought out mention of another collegiate rivalry that jumpstarted renewed interest in the NBA in the 1980s. Sports journalist, Jemele Hill likens the… Continue reading Jemele Hill Compares Angel Reese/Caitlin Clark’s Rivalry To Magic Johnson/Larry Bird’s
College Football Hall Of Fame Coach Doug Porter Dead At 94
A longtime HBCU football coach, Doug Porter has recently died at the age of 94. According to The Associated Press, Porter, who was the oldest living member of the College Football Hall of Fame, died on June 5. Porter was a head coach at various HBCUs (Historically black colleges and universities) including Mississippi Valley State… Continue reading College Football Hall Of Fame Coach Doug Porter Dead At 94
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die Soundtrack
BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK OUT NOW FEATURES ALL-STAR CAST OF ARTISTS INCLUDING WILL SMITH, BLACK EYED PEAS, EL ALFA, BECKY G, SEAN PAUL, BIA, JID, FLO MILLI AND MORE BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE IN THEATERS TODAY (LOS ANGELES, CA — June 7, 2024) The star-studded Bad… Continue reading Bad Boys: Ride Or Die Soundtrack
Voorhees University To Induct Basketball Head Coach Shawn Walker To Athletics Hall of Fame
Voorhees University has announced that former basketball head coach, Shawn Walker will be inducted into this year’s Voorhees University Athletics Hall of Fame. The coach, who is currently leading the men’s basketball team at Allen University started his coaching career at Voorhees back in 1997. The school acknowledged his achievement with a recent social media… Continue reading Voorhees University To Induct Basketball Head Coach Shawn Walker To Athletics Hall of Fame
Cam’ron Steps On Ant-Man After Timberwolves Player Curses Him In Adidas Promo Ad
Minnesota Timberwolves basketball player, Anthony Edwards, recently eliminated from the NBA Playoffs just released a promo for the athletic brand, Adidas. In the ad, the playmaker called out “It Is What It Is” host, Cam’ron. Yet, the Harlem rapper, known to confront distractors in his prior career as a rapper, responded to the dis with… Continue reading Cam’ron Steps On Ant-Man After Timberwolves Player Curses Him In Adidas Promo Ad
Fans Demand Refunds From Rick Ross After Being Unable To Get To ‘Forbidden Land’ For 3rd Annual Car & Bike Show
The reviews are in and according to online reviews, Rick Ross‘ 3rd Annual Car and Show was, to some, a disaster for several reasons. Disgruntled fans have posted online complaints ranging from not being able to get in, despite having prepaid tickets, long lines and the event being disorganized according to TMZ Hip Hop. While… Continue reading Fans Demand Refunds From Rick Ross After Being Unable To Get To ‘Forbidden Land’ For 3rd Annual Car & Bike Show
Dwyane Wade And LaChina Robinson Announced As Basketball Analysts For Paris Olympics
Former Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade and former Wake Forest basketball player, LaChina Robinson will join the NBC broadcasting team as analysts for the upcoming Olympics in Paris this summer. According to NBC Sports, Wade and Robinson will be alongside Noah Eagle to call Team USA Men’s and Women’s Basketball games. The news comes two… Continue reading Dwyane Wade And LaChina Robinson Announced As Basketball Analysts For Paris Olympics
50 Cent Shares A Look Into G-Unit Studios
Power Universe executive, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson started working on his brand new production studio, aptly named G-Unit Studios in Shreveport, La. On May 30, 0the rapper-turned-television producer revealed the inner look of the facility on his Instagram account. 50 has promised that there will be an opening in August as he shows what the… Continue reading 50 Cent Shares A Look Into G-Unit Studios
PEPSI® Dig In Partners With Slutty Vegan’s Pinky Cole Hayes To Uncover the Nation’s Best Black-Owned Restaurants
PEPSI® Dig In Partners With Slutty Vegan’s Pinky Cole Hayes The platform supporting Black-owned restaurants brings back its Restaurant Royalty program to reward restaurants and diners alike when fans nominate their favorite business, with this years’ prizing including foodie experiences across the country and bringing a nominated restaurant to MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas… Continue reading PEPSI® Dig In Partners With Slutty Vegan’s Pinky Cole Hayes To Uncover the Nation’s Best Black-Owned Restaurants
André 3000 Closes Out Atlanta Jazz Festival Performing ‘New Blue Sun’
Former OutKast member, Andre “3000” Benjamin, who released an instrumental flute album last year was the featured and closing act at this year’s 47th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival. Fans were gifted with the sounds of his flute as he performed songs off his solo offering, “New Blue Sun.” According to Atlanta News First, Andre 3000… Continue reading André 3000 Closes Out Atlanta Jazz Festival Performing ‘New Blue Sun’
Darryl Strawberry Says He’s Back At Full Strength After ‘Massive’ Heart Attack
Earlier this year, former New York Mets baseball player, Darryl Strawberry suffered a heart attack on Monday, March 11. He celebrated his 62nd birthday the next day at St. Joseph West in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. TMZ caught up with him and he told the media outlet that he is currently back at 100% after spending… Continue reading Darryl Strawberry Says He’s Back At Full Strength After ‘Massive’ Heart Attack