Major League Baseball celebrated Juneteenth by having a game on June 19 at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama. During an interview with former baseball player, Alex Rodriguez on the Fox Network, Yankee great Reggie Jackson was asked about his playing days at the ballpark and he gave an emotional recollection about dealing with racism during… Continue reading Reggie Jackson Discusses Racist Treatment Received During Playing Days In Alabama
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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
Keefe D Secures $750,000 Bond, Hearing Set For June 20
In January, a Las Vegas judge set a bail amount of $750,000 for Duane “Keefe D” Davis, a former Los Angeles-area gang leader accused of killing hip-hop music legend Tupac Shakur in 1996. The attorney for Keefe D has filed paperwork asking the judge for permission to post a $750,000 bond to free his client so he can be… Continue reading Keefe D Secures $750,000 Bond, Hearing Set For June 20
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
Jackie Hill Perry – First Draft
JACKIE HILL PERRY RETURNS TO MUSIC, SIGNS WITH HIP HOP LABEL REACH RECORDS, AND DEBUTS NEW TRACK, “FIRST DRAFT” OUT NOW Bestselling Author & Poet Made Grand Announcement with Lecrae at Sold Out Podcast Tour in NYC Earlier This Evening FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Atlanta, GA – JUNE 13, 2024 –… Continue reading Jackie Hill Perry – First Draft
Melvin Crispell, III Releases Covered Vol. 1
MELVIN CRISPELL, III RELEASES HIS LATEST EP, COVERED VOL. 1, AVAILABLE NOW (Nashville, TN) June 21, 2024 – Multi-GRAMMY®, Dove, and Stellar Award-nominated artist Melvin Crispell, III celebrates his latest project, Covered Vol. 1. This EP marks Melvin’s third release and is a collection of modernized arrangements of gospel favorites. Melvin’s soulful EP pays homage… Continue reading Melvin Crispell, III Releases Covered Vol. 1
Maeta – Endless Night
MAETA RELEASES KAYTRANADA PRODUCED EP ENDLESS NIGHT AND OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO THE SOUNDTRACK FOR THE SUMMER IS AVAILABLE NOW Listen HERE NEW YORK, NY (June 21, 2024) – Indianapolis-born, LA-based singer Maeta delivers her Kaytranada produced EP Endless Night along with the music video for “Endless Night.” This song and every song, in fact, on… Continue reading Maeta – Endless Night
Master P Offers Healthy Choices By Launching Miller Family Foods
Hip-Hop entrepreneur, Percy Miller, who goes by the rap name, Master P is introducing a new company that will offer healthier food choices for the betterment of the Black community. Master P announced on Juneteenth that he launched Miller Family Foods via his Instagram account. He stated that the healthy food company was started to… Continue reading Master P Offers Healthy Choices By Launching Miller Family Foods
Las Vegas Aces Are 1st WNBA Team To Sell Out Every Home Game
The Las Vegas Aces became the first team to win back-to-back championship teams in the WNBA in over 20 years when they narrowly defeated the New York Liberty, 70-69, last season. Now, their success has propelled them to become the first WNBA team to sell out all of their regular season home games. The team… Continue reading Las Vegas Aces Are 1st WNBA Team To Sell Out Every Home Game
Clipse Releasing First Album In 15 Years
It looks like the Thornton brothers, Gene (No Malice) and Terrence (Pusha T) will be “Grindin” again as they reveal there is an upcoming Clipse album brewing. The news was unveiled during an interview with Vulture after their latest song, “Birds Don’t Sing” featuring crooner, John Legend debuted during this year’s Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer Fashion… Continue reading Clipse Releasing First Album In 15 Years
Eric Bellinger Releases ‘The Rebirth 3’ In Acoustic Form With ‘Writer’s Block’ Video
Eric Bellinger Unveils Acoustic Edition of The Rebirth 3 Album with Intimate “Writer’s Block” Video The Grammy-Winning Artist Showcases his Versatility with a Stripped-Down Rendition of his Critically-Acclaimed Project (LOS ANGELES, CA) June 21, 2024 – Eric Bellinger is kicking off a summer of love with a new, intimate take on his critically acclaimed… Continue reading Eric Bellinger Releases ‘The Rebirth 3’ In Acoustic Form With ‘Writer’s Block’ Video
The Weeknd Earns 2 More RIAA Diamond Singles Bringing Total to 7
THE WEEKND EARNS SEVEN RIAA DIAMOND-CERTIFIED SINGLES AND BECOMES THE FIRST CANADIAN ARTIST TO REACH THIS MILESTONE The Weeknd has notably garnered two new RIAA Diamond certifications. His freshly Diamond-Certified smashes include “Save Your Tears” and “Die For You.” With this achievement, he enters rarified air yet again, emerging as “the FIRST Canadian artist to… Continue reading The Weeknd Earns 2 More RIAA Diamond Singles Bringing Total to 7
Superadio Partners With AfroZons Radio
Superadio and AfroZons Radio Bring the Sound of Afrobeats to National Syndication June 14, 2024 (New York, NY) – Superadio and Miles Ahead Broadcasting LLC, announces a distribution and advertising sales agreement for national syndication of the “AfroZons” radio show. The partnership sets a new broadcast standard as the first syndicated radio show to bring… Continue reading Superadio Partners With AfroZons Radio
Birdman And Slim Being Honored At YouTube’s Leaders and Legends Award
New Orleans hip-hop legends Birdman and his brother, Slim will be recognized at this year’s YouTube’s Leaders and Legends Award. According to Billboard, the platform has announced that the founders of Cash Money Records Bryan Williams AKA Birdman, and Ronald Williams AKA Slim will be honored at YouTube Music’s second Leaders and Legends gala. The ceremony… Continue reading Birdman And Slim Being Honored At YouTube’s Leaders and Legends Award
Remy Ma’s Son Arrested And Charged With 2021 Murder
JaYson Scott, who is the son of recording artist Remy Ma has been arrested in connection with a killing that took place in Queens, NY back in 2021. According to NBC News, the 23-year-old son of the “Lean Back” rapper was picked up on charges of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, reckless endangerment, and criminal possession… Continue reading Remy Ma’s Son Arrested And Charged With 2021 Murder