The reigning boxing champion has reached another milestone outside the ring. College Park, Ga., officially designated July 17 as “Claressa Shields Day,” marking an unprecedented
George Acheampong and Carter Cofield didn’t just launch a brand — they built a blueprint. As the co-founders of Melanin Money, these two financial powerhouses
Queen Latifah has achieved another milestone in her illustrious career, receiving honorary membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., one of the nation’s most influential
The National Urban League honored four distinguished Black women at its 6th Annual Women in Harmony luncheon, celebrating their transformative contributions across the entertainment, media,
When I sat down with Craig A. King, music executive, educator and co-founder of Rap Plug Academy, his energy was electric, like someone who knows
Rappers embody their cities in ways that go deeper than area codes and shoutouts. The neighborhoods that raised them – every corner store, basketball court
Black hairstyles dominate social media feeds one week and disappear the next, leaving behind questions about cultural appropriation, erasure and who profits from creativity. This
In a powerful evening of legacy and purpose, Detroit’s Morehouse Alumni celebrated a presidential transition and unveiled a new scholarship fund for local students.
Sixteen years have passed since Michael Jackson’s death, yet his artistic influence continues to shape contemporary music and culture in ways that demonstrate the lasting
Some might know her from her very informative appearance on “The Breakfast Club,” Aquarius Maximus is no longer flying under the radar. The visionary technologist,
Taking place on June 24th at Atlanta’s iconic Guardian Works, adidas’ HBE Capstone event—curated and directed by the renowned creative duo Rog & Bee Walker—celebrated
There are moments in live music when something magical happens—when individual voices become something greater, when separate worlds collide and create beauty. June 18th at
Beyoncé has encountered significant criticism following her decision to wear a Buffalo Soldier-themed shirt during her June 22 Paris concert that contained language many consider
The National Baptist Convention has become embroiled in significant controversy following its acceptance of a $300,000 donation from Target Corporation, prompting accusations from prominent African
The Trump administration has issued legal opinions that could facilitate the removal of monuments commemorating Emmett Till, the 14-year-old whose brutal murder in 1955 catalyzed
A Day of Smooth Grooves, Fine Wines, and Local Delights at Coolray Stadium On a sun-drenched Saturday, June 21, the heart of Gwinnett County pulsed
When B. Simone walks into a room, the energy shifts — and that’s exactly what happened at Camille Rose’s Juneteenth celebration in Atlanta. The comedian,
The United States’ newest federal holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, has quickly become its most puzzling one. Four years after President Joe Biden signed
Corporate America’s enthusiastic embrace of Juneteenth is undergoing a significant transformation as companies navigate mounting political pressure against diversity, equity and inclusion programs. While most
Black Promoters Collective will present The Black Women’s Summit on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. This all-day conference in Oakland, California, will bring together some of
