Black Girls Rock! partners with Microsoft for STEM program initiatives Award-winning rapper and actor DMX has died at 50 Diddy challenges GM CEO to show love vs. hate for Black-owned media Nike settles lawsuit with the maker of Lil Nas X’s Satan Shoes ‘Glee’ cast pays tribute to Naya Rivera at GLAAD Media Awards (video) Nick Cannon makes shocking return to ‘The Masked Singer’ (video) Kanye West docuseries reportedly set to hit Netflix Oprah Winfrey to pay tribute to music icon Tina Turner at Clive Davis party Jeremy McQueen’s ‘WILD: Act 1’ dares audiences to think about juvenile justice Trombonist Jeff Bradshaw’s new album ‘Stronger’ is a testament to resilience Celebrity choreographer Sean Bankhead is creating greatness with every artist Snoop Dogg bringing signature voice and swagger to cast of animated film Managing Partner Andy Zopp invests in the community to eliminate wealth disparities Entertainment Angela Yee launches comedy mentorship program with new Facebook show Angela Yee launches comedy mentorship program with new Facebook show Black Girls Rock! partners with Microsoft for STEM program initiatives Is the way you sleep causing weight gain? Jeremy McQueen’s ‘WILD: Act 1’ dares audiences to think about juvenile justice Health IQ Life coach Diana Byfield offers advice for a strong post-pandemic bounce back Is the way you sleep causing weight gain? Southern AIDS Coalition’s Dafina Ward warns: HIV is still here Indria Gillespie wants you to be the match and save Black lives When Black people vibrate higher, we can save the world Business Exchange Diddy challenges GM CEO to show love vs. hate for Black-owned media Target vows to spend $2 billion with Black businesses Restaurateurs Andre and Suheir Williams bless Chicagoans with fire meals Abdul M. Omari stops by for Winning Wednesdays Michael Nelms shares the story behind Keep Trucking Transportation Music Big Sean gets vulnerable about his career evolution in ‘Behind Every Man’ Previously unreleased Prince album set to finally debut Diddy demands ‘radical change’ from corporate America in scathing open letter DMX’s family to make decision about rap legend after brain tests Cardi B claims companies pay her less than ‘Caucasian influencers’ for ad deals AM Wake Up ▶ Bestselling author Cheryl Williamson shares her journey AM Wake-Up Call ▶ Karla Davis Luster shares how she developed characters for her debut novel ▶ AM Wake-Up Call drops gems for business moguls ▶ AM Wake-Up Call welcomes special musical guests A Seat At The Table ▶ What’s happening in corporate America since the death of George Floyd? ▶ Stillman College president Dr. Cynthia Warrick and Coach John Teasley Sports YG and retired NBA baller Baron Davis team with K-Swiss for sneaker campaign Investigators reveal what Tiger Woods was doing before horrific crash Shaq pays off engagement ring for random stranger (video) The NBA Foundation announces another round of grants for the Black community Paul Pierce fired by ESPN after posting salacious video with strippers Books of the Week Rolling out book club presents: The Black Book Brunch with Bevy Smith Rolling out book club presents: The Black Book Brunch with Bevy Smith Rolling Out Book Club book of the month: The Vanishing Half – 3/31/21 ‘Rolling out,’ Penguin Random House, Blackbookstore.com amplify Black stories Meet the Author ▶ Poet Hannah Sawyerr says a writer’s work should ‘make the reader feel seen’ ▶ Vanessa Baden Kelly explains developing characters as a writer and an actress ▶ Novelist Brian Thompson wants to see more people of color represented in sci-fi ▶ Radio personality Marsha Meadows pens book of positive affirmations for kids Star Studio ▶ Lead stars of ‘Ruthless’ allude to more sex, lies and danger in season 2 ▶ Cast of Tyler Perry’s ‘Ruthless’ says season 2 promises to ‘ratchet up’ a notch Author of the Week Poet Hannah Sawyerr says a writer’s work should ‘make the reader feel seen’ Teen author Maryam Muhammad says everyone must live their truth Vanessa Baden Kelly explains developing characters as a writer and an actress Covers Funnyman Kenan Thompson’s clout as a content creator is no laughing matter Marques Houston’s new wife Miya breaks her silence about their marriage Kirk Franklin credits therapy and faith for keeping him grounded Cynthia Erivo has a lot to say about Aretha Franklin and changing stereotypes News Black Girls Rock! partners with Microsoft for STEM program initiatives Nike settles lawsuit with the maker of Lil Nas X’s Satan Shoes US Postal Service accuses Nike of copyright infringement Tyler Perry demands federal investigation of new Georgia voting laws Killer Mike supports Alabama Amazon workers fighting to unionize (video) Quiz Do you remember these ’90s theme song lyrics from Black shows? Culture Patrick C. Graham discusses his journey as a historian on AM Wake-Up Call Celebrity choreographer Sean Bankhead is creating greatness with every artist Isis The Poet helps us celebrate National Poetry Month Artist Petie Parker inspired by heartbreak and healing Shanti Das and Francoise Merus stop by AM Wake-Up Call Videos ▶ Dear Fathers organizers discuss the importance of community outreach ▶ Actor Gail Bean of ‘Snowfall’ shares why the truth of every story is important ▶ Color of Change video on discrimination in quick-service restaurants ▶ Rob Kenner discusses the book he wrote about Nipsey Hussle ▶ A conversation with Miya and Marques Houston ▶ Fathers Incorporated on a mission to help Black dads ▶ Mama Million explains how music is her freedom ▶ Jeremy Norman provides real estate solutions on AM Wake-Up Call Podcast Jada Pinkett Smith’s mom wasn’t feeling Olivia Jade on ‘Red Table Talk’ — at all Actress Anais Lee talks about her role on Netflix show ‘The Baby-Sitters Club’ Kiki Layne stars in Gina Prince-Bythewood-directed film ‘The Old Guard’ Actor John Clarence Stewart sends heartfelt message to all health care workers Crime Master P says community must come together to help troubled stars like DMX Xzibit responds after his cannabis company’s name sparks anti-Asian controversy George Floyd’s friend may have to testify despite pleading the 5th Kodak Black’s entourage ambushed, security guard shot YG’s ‘My Krazy Life’ streaming again after lyrics offensive to Asians removed Politics Attorney Kelly White Gibson returns to the AM Wake-Up Call Barack Obama says this Jay-Z song inspires him Black executives demand Georgia companies respond to new voting restrictions Marc Lamont Hill to lead Black News Channel’s nightly news team Kelly Gibson discusses the George Floyd trial on AM Wake-Up Call Beauty & Hair Whitney Olivia shares makeup tips on AM Wake-Up Call LaTrice Rogers is changing the game for the hair industry Luxury skin care line created by Black millennial enhances melanin-rich tones Angela Yee discusses Private Label hair extensions and securing wealth How to cure dry hands at home COVID-19 Life coach Diana Byfield offers advice for a strong post-pandemic bounce back Charlamagne explains why Blacks are apprehensive about the COVID-19 shot Nurse Alice Benjamin concerned about rising COVID-19 cases ‘U Good?’ Why it’s important to check on your people Sisters With Superpowers Mielle Organics co-founder Monique Rodriguez lands historic investment Managing Partner Andy Zopp invests in the community to eliminate wealth disparities Chef Jojo credits her tantalizing flavors to cooking with her grandmother Asiaha Butler brings pride and access to an outcast community TV Nick Cannon makes shocking return to ‘The Masked Singer’ (video) Actress Thandie Newton reclaiming her African name What Sheryl Underwood says about Sharon Osbourne’s exit from ‘The Talk’ (video) Kanye West docuseries reportedly set to hit Netflix Oprah Winfrey spearheads health campaign for Black women (video) Movies Jeremy McQueen’s ‘WILD: Act 1’ dares audiences to think about juvenile justice Bishop T.D. Jakes shares why he chooses to focus on positivity in his films LeBron James’ company producing ‘House Party’ remake Snoop Dogg bringing signature voice and swagger to cast of animated film ‘Girls Trip 2’ film in the works Photos Photographer Yachin Parham details his experience capturing New York protests Fashion photographer Jay Lenard turned a part-time passion into a full-time gig Photographer Joshua Rashaad McFadden examines conceptions of Black masculinity Photographer Rosella Joseph explains how art saved her life Kai Tsehay keeps memorable moments alive through the lens of a camera
