New York

Harlem’s Rucker Park Designated As National Commemorative Site

By bigced 1 week ago

Harlem’s famed basketball playground, Rucker Park has recently been designated as a National Commemorative Site

2 Brooklyn Shows Added To USHER: ‘Past, Present, Future’ Tour

By bigced 3 months ago

USHER ADDS TWO SHOWS IN BROOKLYN TO UNFORGETTABLE ‘PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE’ GLOBAL TOUR Brooklyn,

Kiyan Anthony, Son Of Carmelo And LaLa Named ESPN’s Top Basketball Recruit In New York

By bigced 6 months ago

Kiyan Anthony, who is the son of Carmelo Anthony (former NBA player- New York Knicks/Denver

Iman Nunez – I GOT TIME

By bigced 12 months ago

Yonkers emcee Iman Nunez laughs at his doublers with cash on the table in the

The 2023 Tribeca Festival Returns with ‘Tribeca at Home’

By bigced 2 years ago

‘TRIBECA AT HOME’ RETURNS WITH WIDE SELECTION OF FILMS FROM 2023 TRIBECA FESTIVAL TRIBECA

Pastor Donnie McClurkin to Perform at TIDAL X BROOKLYN For Natural Disaster Relief

By bigced 7 years ago

On Tuesday, October 17th, Pastor Donnie McClurkin along with many others, will be a part

The Urbanworld® Film Festival Runs September 20-24, 2017 in New York

By bigced 7 years ago

The 21st Annual Urbanworld Film Festival (www.urbanworld.org), along with founding partner HBO, revealed its 2017

Who is BIG CED?

I had the honor of meeting Cedric Thornton at an event in New York around a decade ago (2006). I didn’t understand who he was at first. I thought he was a youthful, friendly, funny guy. As I got to know him though, I realized that Cedric (Big Ced) Thornton was much more. Cedric knew a lot of people and a lot of people knew him. I would soon learn that he, himself was a pioneer of contemporary, commercial, urban culture, having appeared in a few music videos to songs by Monie Love and MC Lyte, in his youth, among other things. Cedric has always been wise beyond his youthful appearance. His sense of humor never strays from the truth. My fondest memory of Ced, was when I was getting my feet wet with digital reporting, and he gave me a few writing assignments. He always referred to me by my last name, “Glinski” and I loved that! Cedric’s level of professionalism and respect, sets him apart. Whether publishing news to his forum, TheIndustryCosign, or holding weekly social events around NY, one could always count on Cedric to be mature and responsible – and also down to earth and funny.

Cedric is a great friend. He has maintained many friendships with people who he’s known most of his life, and has always been instrumental in bringing people together for a good time. Ced is famous for saying, “I don’t get involved; people involve me.” The original phrase is a testament to the fact that many people have confided in Ced, because they trust him. To know him, is to love him.

Hana GlinskiManaging PublicistHana Associates PR™New York, NY