Michelle Duke Named NAB Chief Diversity Officer
Michelle Duke has been named Chief Diversity Officer at the National Association of Broadcasters, effective July 1. She will lead diversity and inclusion efforts while...
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Rayshard Brooks on the Difficult Ex-Offender System
Rayshard Brooks recorded a video discussing challenges ex-offenders face reintegrating into society before being killed by Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe....
FAMU Unveils Return-To-Campus Schedule for Staff
Florida A&M University unveils phased return-to-campus plan starting June 15 with senior leadership, culminating in full reopening August 24....
White Cop Cries Over Pressure on Cops Right Now
The world right now is arguably tough for many people. This year alone we are still enduring COVID-19, police brutality, racism, systemic racism, protests, looting,...
Aunt Jemima? Remember the Racist Cake (video)
Controversial art piece by black artist attempting to address female circumcision sparked major outrage. The provocative work reignited discussions about racist imagery....
Bob Johnson Proposes Independent Black Political Party
BET founder Bob Johnson proposes Black Lives Matter establish an independent political party to address Black issues and advance interests of 40 million Black Americans....
Urban One Class A Stock Soars
Urban One's Class A stock (UONE) soared 315% in recent days, jumping from $1.84 to $27.90 per share after Brigade Capital Management sold their position....
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There are many white people right now wondering what they can do to help the cause to end police brutality and systemic racism. The gentleman...
Radio PD and 2 Other DJs Test Positive for COVID
Three Beasley Media Group DJs from St. Petersburg hip-hop station Wild 94.1 test positive for COVID-19, including Program Director Orlando Davis and DJs Buckwheat and...
Tekashi 6ix9ine’s TROLLZ Hits 50M YouTube Views
Tekashi 6ix9ine breaks YouTube records with 'TROLLZ' featuring Nicki Minaj, gaining 50.3 million views in 24 hours - the biggest hip hop debut ever....
The BIG 98 Names BIG D New On-Air Personality
The BIG 98, Nashville's #1 country station, announces BIG D as new afternoon drive personality, broadcasting weekdays 3-7 PM starting immediately....
FAMU Announces New School Of Nursing Dean
Florida A&M University announces Dr. Shelley Johnson as the new School of Nursing dean, effective July 1. Johnson brings 20 years of nursing education experience....
Morgan State Football HC Tyrone Wheatley on Change
Morgan State head football coach Tyrone Wheatley discusses team conversations following George Floyd's death and how his players can influence change on racial inequality....
FAMU Mourns the Loss of Two Former University Administrators
Florida A&M University mourns the loss of former dean Leedell Neyland, Ph.D., a WWII veteran and university historian, and former Athletic Director Ken Riley, an...
Forest Landowners: Beware of �Legal� Timber Theft
Timber theft has decreased since the early 2000s, but forest landowners still need protection from unscrupulous loggers who cut trees on adjacent properties....
PHILLY�S FAVOR 100.7 FEEDS FIVE HUNDRED
Philadelphia's new gospel radio station Philly's Favor 100.7 launches June 8, 2020, hosting a food giveaway for 500 families featuring Bobby Jones and Bishop Hezekiah...
Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters Dies
Bonnie Pointer of legendary R&B group The Pointer Sisters has died at age 69. The Grammy-winning artist co-wrote hit song 'Fairytale' during her career....
Cumulus Media & Westwood One: George’s Burial
CUMULUS MEDIA and Westwood One will air an 8 minute 46 second tribute to George Floyd on June 9th across urban radio stations nationwide, honoring...
KRST’s Second Annual St. Jude Radiothon
92.3 KRST Country hosts its second annual radiothon for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on June 11-12. Last year raised $102,847 for kids' cancer treatment....
Warby Parker: Dave Gilboa & Neil Blumenthal
In 2008, Dave Gilboa and Neil Blumenthal founded Warby Parker to solve the problem of buying affordable, fashionable glasses online, disrupting the entire eyewear industry....
Kate Spade: Kate & Andy Spade
A 1991 conversation at a Mexican restaurant led Kate & Andy Spade to create the iconic Kate Spade fashion brand with simple, modern handbags....
Crate & Barrel: Gordon Segal
In 1962, Gordon Segal and wife Carole opened Crate & Barrel in Chicago. The scrappy shop grew into a housewares empire that shaped American home...
Lady Gaga & Atom Factory: Troy Carter
Troy Carter transformed Lady Gaga from an unknown artist to global superstar before founding Atom Factory. The former aspiring rapper became one of music's most...
The Chipmunks: Ross Bagdasarian Jr. & Janice Karman
Ross Bagdasarian Jr. and wife Janice transformed The Chipmunks into a billion-dollar media franchise over 40 years, continuing his father's legacy....
The Knot: Carley Roney & David Liu
Carley Roney and David Liu founded The Knot in 1996, transforming wedding planning with their irreverent website approach that grew into XO Group....