HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS — Director Christopher Nolan’s film “The Odyssey” premiered in New York with a red carpet event outside AMC Lincoln Square on July 14,...
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ATLANTA – A sold out crowd was tickled pink at State Farm Arena as the Atlanta Dream faced off against the WNBA defending champion, Las Vegas...
BLACKPRESSUSA OP-ED: The 2026 Emmy nominations recognize standout performances and historic directing achievements while reflecting the growing influence of Black actors, writers, producers, and directors throughout...
THE DALLAS WEEKLY — From June 24 to July 3, the Wingstop House of Flavor in Dallas hosted a 10-day event. This event at the Bomb...
NEW ORLEANS — The Essence Festival has long since outgrown the music festival roots, as it now currently embodies American and international Black Culture. However, if...
In this gallery, you will see the following performers: Tevin Campbell, George Clinton, T.I., MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Teedra Moses, Raheem DeVaughn, Marvin Sapp, Too...
The 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola has expanded its Evening Concert Series lineup. Newly announced performers include Babyface and Leon Thomas. The annual...
Atlanta’s own, Taylor Rooks, took to Twitter/X to report the Chicago Sky would be trading Angel Reese, a two-time WNBA All-Star, to the Atlanta Dream. The...
ATLANTA — The formerly titled ‘Magic City Monday’ at State Farm Arena brought together two of the NBA’s hottest teams, each entering the matchup on impressive...
Super Bowl LX will feature a marquee matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. The championship game is scheduled for Sunday, February 8,...
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners emerged as the biggest contender at the 98th Academy Awards, earning a historic 16 nominations—more than any movie has ever received in Oscar...
The 2026 NAACP Image Awards have unveiled their nominations, celebrating standout achievements across film, television, music, and culture. This year’s contenders for Entertainer of the Year...
Awards season has officially kicked off, and the 83rd Annual Golden Globes are introducing an exciting addition in 2026: Best Podcast, marking a major expansion into...
The United Negro College Fund’s Mayor’s Masked Ball is both a premier social gathering and a powerful fundraising initiative dedicated to promoting the value and impact...
After a disastrous qualifying session, of the 3rd Annual Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday, Beyoncé and Jay-Z made a rare appearance alongside Lewis Hamilton! The...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Selected high school students receive all-expenses-paid trip to Walt Disney World Resort for transformative mentorship program; Applications close October 31.
The NFL and Apple Music have announced three-time GRAMMY Award winner, Bad Bunny, will headline the Super Bowl LX Apple Music Halftime Show when the game...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Selected students from around the country to be part of a once-in-a-lifetime mentoring program at Walt Disney World Resort in March; Dreamers to...
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NNPA NEWSWIRE — In 1984, LL Cool J became one of the first artists signed to Def Jam Records, a fledgling label co-founded by Russell Simmons...
WORD IN BLACK — Diving into culturally relevant reading over the holidays can be transformative for Black students. Research indicates that reading can reduce stress by 68%,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Applications are open to U.S. high school students, ages 13 to 19. A distinguished panel of leaders will evaluate the applications, and selected...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — My Head Start classroom was a warm environment that affirmed me as a learner. That affirmation has influenced my journey from Head Start...
