Robert L. Johnson on FCC Chairman Wheeler’s Consumer Choice Proposal
Robert L. Johnson praises FCC Chairman Wheeler's decision to increase consumer choice and minority programming diversity, benefiting African American households....
Tag : African American
John Legend Wants to #FREEAMERICA of Mass Incarceration
John Legend launches #FREEAMERICA organization to raise awareness about mass incarceration of African Americans. The Grammy winner uses his platform to fight injustice....
Roland Martin on Wendy Williams: HBCU Controversy
Roland Martin will appear on Wendy Williams' show Thursday to address her controversial HBCU comments that sparked online outrage and allegedly cost her a Chevrolet...
Tanya Hart Breaks Hollywood’s Glass Ceiling
Emmy-winning producer Tanya Hart becomes the first African-American woman to co-chair The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors in its 40-year history....
Allstate’s Black History Month Radio & Digital Campaign
Allstate launches 'Worth Telling' campaign for Black History Month, spotlighting 10 African-Americans excelling in art, music, science and entrepreneurship....
Allstate Black History Month Campaign
Allstate launches 'Worth Telling' campaign for Black History Month, spotlighting 10 African Americans making impacts in art, education, health, science, music and entrepreneurship through digital...
What of the Day Doc Premieres at Pan African Film Fest
What Of The Day documentary about Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity premieres at Pan African Film Festival during Black History Month, narrated by Malik Yoba....
McDonald’s 365Black Awards Air on BET Aug 23
The 12th annual McDonald's 365Black Awards airs on BET August 23, hosted by Terrence J and KeKe Palmer. The ceremony honors African-American achievements....
‘s 365Black Awards
The 12th annual McDonald's 365Black Awards honor exceptional African-American leaders during ESSENCE Festival weekend in New Orleans, featuring Ava DuVernay and Dr. Marvin Sapp....
New Black Film and TV Agents Open Shop in Atlanta
Talent agents Tay Smith and Christopher Young are making waves as Atlanta's rising African American TV/film agents at J Pervis Talent Agency....
Charles Barkley: “Deep Dark Secret” in Black Community (audio)
Charles Barkley makes controversial statements about intelligence gaps in the black community. The former NBA star discusses what he calls a 'deep dark secret' affecting...
Stacey Dash: Democratic Blacks Have Plantation Mentality
Actress Stacey Dash makes controversial statements about Democratic Black voters, claiming they have a plantation mentality in new video interview....
Editorial Examines Challenges Faced by Black Community Today
Editorial examines difficult conversations within the Black community about internal challenges and accountability. Discusses why certain topics remain off-limits....
ASPiRE Announces Return of THE ROOT 100 for Second Season
ASPiRE announces The Root 100 returns for season two on November 27, profiling 24 influential African-Americans including John Legend and Issa Rae....
One Dream One Team: Male Mentor Recruitment
Radio personality Michael Baisden launches 'One Dream One Team' to recruit African American male mentors for 12,000 boys on Big Brothers Big Sisters waiting list....
Sheryl Underwood’s “Afro Hair” Comments Spark Outrage
Comedian Sheryl Underwood sparked outrage with comments about Afro hair being 'nappy' while calling white hair 'silky and beautiful' on CBS' The Talk....
Al Sharpton’s Keepin’ it Real Show Now on WLIB in NYC
Rev. Al Sharpton's radio show 'Keepin' it Real' now broadcasts live on 1190 AM WLIB in NYC weekdays 1-3pm, bringing daily discussions on current topics...
Anika Noni Rose Stars in “The Watsons Go to Birmingham”
Anika Noni Rose and David Alan Grier star in Hallmark Channel's adaptation of the award-winning novel about a family's 1963 road trip to Birmingham during...
Essence Magazine Launches #HeIsNotASuspect Campaign
Essence Magazine launches #HeIsNotASuspect social media campaign to combat racial profiling of African-American men following George Zimmerman verdict....
Steve Harvey to Host Family Feud at 2013 Essence Festival
Steve Harvey will host a live edition of Family Feud at the 2013 Essence Festival in New Orleans. The show is part of the Empowerment...
TV One Announces Amazing Grace: Drama in the Black Church
TV One announces Amazing Grace: Drama in the Black Church, a special examining power and corruption in Black churches. Features Roland Martin interviewing Bishop T.D....
Bob Johnson Commissions Poll on African American Affairs
BET founder Robert L. Johnson will reveal results of a Zogby Analytics poll on African American sentiment regarding race relations, unemployment, and community leadership at...
Obama Discusses State of Black America with Sharpton
President Obama discusses the state of Black America on Rev. Al Sharpton's radio show, calling it both the best and worst of times for the...
Beyonce Makes Her Triumphant Return to the Essence Festival
Beyonc� returns to headline the 2013 Essence Festival in New Orleans July 4-7, adding a special performance to her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour....
Black Woman Miss Virginia Crowned Miss America 2010
Miss Virginia makes history as Miss America 2010, continuing the legacy of African American women in the prestigious pageant competition....