Undefeated WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis (30-0, 28 KOs) has been regarded by many as the most exciting American fighter for years, and his highlight-reel knockouts are a significant factor. Davis looks to have another spectacular performance on March 1,
Like many other artists, R&B singer-songwriter and rapper Jhené Aiko was scheduled to go on tour in 2020 to support the album Chilombo, released on March 6 that year — but a worldwide pandemic shut down the world. A lot
Entrepreneur and award-winning journalist Selena Hill, who owns Hillrise Media, a premier consultancy firm, and is the director of multiplatform content at Black Enterprise, celebrated her birthday earlier this week at Chez Omar, a Black-owned French-Caribbean restaurant in lower Manhattan
British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo first garnered success in the United States when she starred as Celie in Oprah Winfrey’s revival of the Alice Walker classic The Color Purple on Broadway. Erivo won the 2016 Tony Award for Best
Harlem School of the Arts director of the media and design department AK Lovelace discusses working with the students and some of the wonderful opportunities they have been afforded since he has been in that role.
New Heritage Theatre Group Executive Producer and Grammy-nominee Voza Rivers, who is also the co-founder and chairman of the Harlem Arts Alliance, details the history of the Harlem-based theatre group on the eve of its 60th anniversary.
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones cemented his GOAT status with a win over a fighter many consider the greatest UFC heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Jones,
Riverside Hawks board member and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer and Global Head of Talent at Citi Erika Irish Brown discusses her work with the Riverside Hawks basketball team and the impact of Dr. Emily Anderson on the Hawks and Harlem’s Riverside
Riverside Hawks Executive Director Aswan Morris shares the journey that propelled him to leadership of the organization and discusses the impact of Dr. Emily Anderson, the former board member who died earlier this year.
New York City radio station WBLS continued to celebrate its 50th anniversary with DJ Cassidy and DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live, an event featuring legendary R&B and hip-hop artists at Newark’s Prudential Center. While Charlie Wilson, Chaka Khan, Bobby
Comedian Chuck Nice provides comic relief after the presidential election and discusses his work on climate change on the “StarTalk” podcast with Neil deGrasse Tyson.
At only 31, Tinashe is an entertainment veteran. The singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress, who recorded a “Tiny Desk” concert earlier this year, appeared on the hit CBS sitcom “Two and a Half Men” as a teenager and soon after
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, who may become the mayor if Eric Adams is forced to resign, discusses the importance of voting and supporting Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Abdi Nageeye, born in Somalia and who fled to the Netherlands as a child, won the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon men’s open division title on Sunday, Nov. 3, becoming the first Dutch athlete to capture this title. Nageeye
Jacquees discusses his new album, Baby Making, out on Nov. 1, his forthcoming Christmas album, collaborating with 4Fargo, and more at the I Will Graduate event at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn.
Playwright, screenwriter and educator Kristoffer Diaz reflects on the success of the Tony Award-winning Alicia Keys’ Broadway musical Hell’s Kitchen. He wrote the book the play is based on.
Music industry veteran and ClashTV co-founder Chris Gotti Lorenzo discusses his new basketball venture, Clash Pro League — which features top streetball players — at its debut in Harlem and streaming on ClashTV.
Harlem hip-hop artist Dave East discusses his new single “Buss Down,” featuring Fabolous, and his new album with araabMUZIK entitled Living Proof, which will be released on Nov. 15.
Filmmaker, curator and visual artist Ayana Morris discusses her inspiration for the traveling “Don’t Touch My Hair” immersive experience that will be in Harriet Tubman Square in Newark, New Jersey until Nov. 15.
Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Advisor Anthony Williams, CFP, discusses building generational wealth after speaking on one of the “Own Your Financial Future” panels at the Harlem School of the Arts in New York City. The event was sponsored by rolling
