Grammy Award Winning Artist Tarriona “Tank” Ball of Tank & the Bangas to Release Second Poetry Book
This is a must have! Tarriona “Tank” Ball has long had a way with words—channeling joy, vulnerability, and soul into every verse, beat, and performance. Now, the Grammy-winning frontwoman of Tank and the Bangas is inviting readers into her most personal transformation yet with The Thing About Falling, a searingly honest and soul-stirring second collection […]
NYC-Based Events Company Is Creating Spaces to Empower Indy Black Artists Across the East Coast
What started as a bold idea between two visionaries is now a cultural force making major waves on the East Coast! Founded by creatives Chris Moncrief and Alexis Pratt, Nice Things E&E is more than an events company—it’s a love letter to Black artistry, a celebration of community, and a promise to keep culture at […]
Angela Davis to Keynote Largest Black Feminist Conference in the Nation
She’s still fighting for us! More than five decades after standing on the front lines for freedom, Angela Davis is once again using her voice to uplift and empower, this time as the keynote speaker at the largest Black feminist conference in the country, Black Enterprise reports. This June, Davis will headline Get Free: Black […]
Deion Sanders Delivers a Beautiful Mother’s Day Tribute to His Mom, Ms. Connie Knight
In honor of Mother’s Day, Deion Sanders teamed up with Nike to share a heartfelt tribute to his mother, Ms. Connie Knight, who he proudly boasted hadn’t worked since 1989 as a result of his success. In an emotional letter, Coach Prime thanked her for the love, strength, and wisdom that shaped him into the […]
Maryland Nonprofit Hosts 2nd Annual “Skip Day” to Promote Wellness & Anti-violence for Black Families
It’s bigger than golf! This spring, at Sligo Creek Golf Course in Silver Spring, Maryland, something beautiful took place—Black children and their parents/caregivers came together, not just to learn the game of golf, but to begin a journey of healing, connection, and joy. The 2nd annual “Skip Day,” hosted by Bison Impact Group (BIG), a […]
Quinta Brunson to Receive Keys to Hometown City of Philadelphia
Her elementary school will also unveil an Abbott Elementarynspired mural! Before Quinta Brunson captured hearts as Janine Teagues, the ever-hopeful teacher in ABC’s Abbott Elementary, she was a student in the Philly hallways that would inspire the hit show. Now, the Emmy-winning creator and star is being honored in a full-circle moment—receiving the key to […]
Kai Cenat Launches Streamer University to Help Aspiring Creators and Streamers
We made the right person famous! Kai Cenat has quickly become one of the most recognizable faces in the world of livestreaming. The New York native made his mark on Twitch with high-energy streams, viral moments, and celebrity guest appearances from names like Kevin Hart and SZA. His growing popularity reached new heights this week […]
Dawn Staley Honored With New Statue & Her Own Month in Columbia, South Carolina
She’s immortalized in the history books! In a historic tribute that goes far beyond basketball, Dawn Staley was recently honored with a bronze statue in downtown Columbia, South Carolina—cementing her legacy not just as a championship-winning coach, but as a cultural icon and women’s basketball pioneer, the Lexington County Chronicle reports And in a moment […]
106 & Park to Celebrate 25 Years With an Epic Reunion at the 2025 BET Awards
Get ready to relive the moments that defined an era! The 2025 BET Awards is bringing the culture all the way back with a star-studded tribute to 106 & Park, the legendary music countdown show that raised an entire generation on Hip-Hop and R&B, BET reports. Announced recently by BET Media Group, this year’s BET […]
Denzel Washington & A$AP Rocky Shine in Trailer for Spike Lee’s New Crime Thriller ‘Highest 2 Lowest’
This is the 5th film for the dynamic duo that is Spike & Denzel! Spike Lee is back—and this time, he’s bringing an all-star cast, a New York state of mind, and his signature storytelling to the global stage. The legendary director is making his triumphant return to feature filmmaking with Highest 2 Lowest, a […]