Max Julien, best known for his starring role in the 1973 blaxploitation film The Mack, died Saturday on his birthday at his home in Los Angeles, according to his friends. He was 88 and no cause of death has been revealed. “A statement from his public relations team praised his character. “During […]
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Founder of Black Woman-Owned Tea Brand Expands Grocery Store Distribution into 22 States
Nationwide — Pennie Crockett, founder and CEO of Pennie’s Teas, now has nationwide distribution of her products in 22 states at The Fresh Market, Giant Foods, and Whole Foods Market. The states where her healthy tea products can be found in grocery stores include Alaska, Anchorage, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, […]
30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards to honor Courtney B. Vance, Stan Lathan, Tyrese Gibson, Zaila Avant-garde, Princess Sarah Culberson, Senators Raphael Warnock & Jon Ossoff, airs Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. ET
ATLANTA, GA – Bounce, the nation’s popular entertainment television network serving African Americans, will present the 30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards — a night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing performances celebrating African American achievements and contributions — on Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 17, at 8 p.m. ET. The 2022 Bounce Trumpet Awards will honor: Courtney […]
The Meaning of Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a Swahili word that means “first” and signifies the first fruits of the harvest. From December 26 to January 1, many people of African descent in America-celebrate Kwanzaa. In Africa, there are many customs that are common among the various ethnic groups found on the continent. One of […]
Archbishop Desmond Tutu Passes Away at 90
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, a towering figure who helped bring an end to apartheid in South Africa, has passed away in Cape Town. He was 90. “The passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu is another chapter of bereavement in our nation’s farewell to a generation of outstanding South Africans who […]
Take A Look Real Estate Brokers to Commemorate its 10th Anniversary
Ohio Firm to Recognize the History and Contributions of Black Principal Brokers in Central Ohio Real Estate Columbus, Ohio – As Take a Look Real Estate Brokers celebrates its 10th year of business, the growing brokerage will honor the African American Brokerages that have contributed to the thriving Central Ohio market. […]
Caring for the Caregivers
Greetings from the Caring for the Caregiver Expo! Please mark your calendar and plan to Join Us on Saturday, November 6, 2021, as we Host the 2nd Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo! This is an Adult only Free event for all Caregivers and First Responders and includes Free Parking, […]
Founder and CEO of SB Market, Inc. created a specialty marketplace ShoptheBlackFoodMarket.com
Brooklyn, NY — Meet Keisha Spivey, the founder and CEO of SB Market, Inc. who has created a specialty marketplace called ShoptheBlackFoodMarket.com – the fastest growing online platform that sells and promotes Black-owned food brands. The African American community has enormous purchasing power. The University of Georgia reported on August 11, 2021, that the spending […]
Dawn Staley Becomes Highest Paid Black Female Basketball Coach With $22.4M Contract
Nationwide — Dawn Staley, who made history as the first female Black head coach for South Carolina Gamecocks Women’s Basketball, is now the highest-paid Black coach in women’s college basketball after signing a 7-year contract worth $22.4 million. As part of the contract, Staley’s base salary will be $1 million per year […]
The Columbus Foundation Makes Foundational Investment in Columbus Urban League
Monies advance social justice, racial equity and solidify core operations The Columbus Foundation is dedicating a foundational $500,000 investment to seed a more inclusive economy and strengthen the core operations of the Columbus Urban League (CUL). The unrestricted gift will be dedicated to advancing social justice and racial equity by […]