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
The “Own Your Financial Future” summit sponsored by rolling out and Northwestern Mutual began on Oct. 23 at Harlem School of the Arts in New York. President and founder of Discover Your Best Self LLC, Professor at Stillman School of
President and founder of Discover Your Best Self LLC, Professor at Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University, author and serial entrepreneur Christine Fowler-Phillips shares her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. She moderated a financial panel in
EatOkra CEO/Co-Founder Anthony Edwards discusses the company’s partnership with Pepsi Dig In, what’s next for EatOkra, and what it’s like working with his wife and Co-Founder Janique Edwards at the company that connects Black-owned restaurants with customers.
A year ago, Chef JJ Johnson hosted the first-ever Bacardi Presents JJ Johnson’s The Cookout: Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary Celebration at the New York City Wine and Food Festival (NYCWFF). On Oct. 20, Bacardi Presents JJ Johnson’s The Cookout: A
Since his debut in the late 1990s, Lil Wayne has been one of the most important hip-hop artists in the world. From being a superstar behind the mic who has collaborated with Jay Z, Kanye West, T.I., and Destiny’s Child
Journalist and author Mikki Taylor reacts to “Don’t Touch My Hair,” a mobile immersive experience created by filmmaker and creator Ayana Morris that is located in Harriet Tubman Square in Newark, New Jersey.
Maxwell has been an ever-lasting fixture on Black radio and music charts for nearly three decades. His Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite album inspired new classifications such as neo-classic and progressive soul because of its originality. Maxwell continues to bring his
The New York Liberty‘s mindset has been one of a group determined to overcome a crushing home loss in Game 4 of the 2023 WNBA Finals that ended the season. Against the Atlanta Dream and the Las Vegas Aces, Liberty
