THE BURTON WIRE — Known for wearing shorts, cowboy boots and a Zorro hat, Fletcher’s swagger, good looks, soulful voice and smooth delivery made him a...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — A former member of the University of Rochester Board of Trustees’ Diversity Advisory Council, and a member of the advisory board for the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The panel series, which is typically held during Baseball's Winter Meetings to provide attendees with an opportunity to hear perspectives from individuals throughout...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Martin’s podcast is streamed live five days a week on Facebook and YouTube with multiple rebroadcasts. It also can be viewed on the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Jones, who easily becomes the most prominent woman in cable news, is scheduled to step into the top role on Feb. 1, Black...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We took great pride in presenting the Disney Dreamers Academy Virtual Program Series,” said Disney Dreamers Academy Executive Champion Tracey D. Powell. “The...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Universal Hip Hop Museum’s mission is particularly relevant when considering that it is actively choosing to invest in its community and hire...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “When you look at mobility of Black men and Black women in professional sports, it’s poor,” said Troy Vincent, the league’s executive vice...
The Internet is weeping over the Covid-19-related deaths of beloved character actor Tiny Lister, country music legend Charlie Pride and veteran theater and tv actress Carol...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Grosse graduated from Carnegie Mellon University and has appeared in major feature films and television productions, including: “Straight Outta Compton,” “Banshee,” “The Brave,”...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Based on the August Wilson play, the film was the last for the late Chadwick Boseman and contained an all-star cast led by...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — A true legend, Kurtis Blow was just 20 when he became the first rap star signed by a major label. Mercury released “Christmas...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Louisiana native and Grambling University graduate had a steady career in film and television appearing in television series Built to Last, For...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I was the child who always had scraped knees and tousled hair because I climbed trees and rolled in the grass,” the “Private...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — After releasing “Around the World in a Day” in 1985 and “Parade” in 1986, to little excitement (compared to “Purple Rain”), critics and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — If you’re a Blerd (Black nerd) that’s been living in Oakland, California for the past few years, your living space would have to...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Cosby has served more than two years of a 3-to-10-year prison sentence after a jury convicted him of aggravated indecent assault. His longtime...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I’m just happy to be supportive of this museum, and it’s definitely needed. Our culture needs it,” stated LL Cool J, arguably the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The album, which featured such iconic hits as “Beat It,” “Billie Jean,” and a duet with Paul McCartney on, “The Girl is Mine,”...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mark Epstein granted Simmons a motion to dismiss that lawsuit after the anonymous alleged victim failed to...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Yes, this is Riz Ahmed’s showcase and his ultimate moment, thus far. But, excellent performances abound. Paul Raci, a CODA (Child of Deaf...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The launching of this new partnership and integration reflects a significant first for the Walgreens API team,” said Andrew Schweinfurth, Manager, Walgreens Developer...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “It is out of sincere love that we share Sinbad, our beloved husband, and father, is recovering from a recent stroke,” the comedian’s...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game 6 at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, the first-time Major League Baseball...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — From video streaming, radio listenership and podcasting to buying Black and staying connected to social movements through social media, African Americans are leading...
