On Aug. 3, General Motors hosted a panel at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention titled “The Importance of Diverse Storytellers in Corporate America
This year marks the 94th annual Bud Billiken Day Parade, a cherished Chicago tradition. This iconic event, organized to celebrate African American culture and support
In its final year, the Silver Room Block Party bid farewell to the city with a bang, leaving a lasting impression on the hearts of
Jash’d Belcher is a filmmaker, event producer and a partner at HBCU Power. Belcher has released several feature films, including one that premiered at the
Dexter “Dex Millions” Dale is CEO of StarLink Entertainment. His passion for the music industry helped the careers of many Chicago artists, specifically the dancer
Elonte Davis is east side through and through. This means something to native Detroiters who will ask each other from the start, “Where are you
The Progress Report is a female-led media platform that consists of hosts, Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ Exel. With their media segments “Skipping Class,”
Young People Travel Global Edge (YPTGE) and Money Matters for Youth (MMFY) have partnered to take a group of 25 young people (aged 8-20) from the metro Detroit area, on a global cultural and business immersion trip to South Africa this summer.
In its 27th year, the 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF), held June 14-18 in Miami, FL, brought together a vibrant community of creatives and
The Chosen Few Picnic managed to fight through the rain and radiate sunshine on July 8, 2023. The house music picnic held in Jackson park
Marcel Stewart wants Black people to expand their horizons. The Detroit artist recently spoke to rolling out about an upcoming show he’s featured in and
By Douglas Whitbread A mysterious artwork made of slate has appeared in the UK’s Lake District. It’s believed to have been created by an anonymous
A.P. Chaney is the director of creative strategy for Sparkling Flavors in North America for The Coca-Cola Company. As a Spelman alumna, she hosted a
Essence Festival of Culture featured the likes of Vice President Kamala Harris, Oprah Winfrey and Megan Thee Stallion. Yet, the drama surrounding Essence Fest’s lawsuit
From June 30, 2023, to July 2, 2023, Hulu returns as the official streaming platform for the Essence Festival of Culture held at the Ernest
Detavio Samuels is the CEO of REVOLT, America’s fastest-growing Black-owned media company. Samuels is one of corporate America’s youngest and most accomplished senior executives. With
The 2023 Essence Festival of Culture is underway this weekend in New Orleans. The event celebrating Black culture will focus on music, health and wellness,
Jai McClendon Jones is the visionary and executive artistic director of Atlanta’s Resource for Entertainment & Arts (AREA). As an entrepreneur and philanthropist, ]she prides herself
Cadillac’s sponsorship of the 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) in Miami, FL, was marked by a captivating panel discussion titled “Creating Cultural Capital.” The
The fourth day of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) began with a transformative event that celebrated culture, movement, and experience in a powerful way.
