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Two-time Super Bowl Champion, New England Patriot Jarvis Green Debuts His New Oceans 97 Shrimp Product On QVC
Jarvis Green, and his company, Oceans 97, www.oceans97.com , will debut his U.S. wild-caught shrimp on the QVC network on July 19th between 5:00 – 6:00 pm (EDT) For the first time, Green will offer his gourmet shrimp with a choice of four special sauces that he created: Garlic Butter, Asian Chimichurri, Cajun Curry and New Orleans Style BBQ.
Potter’s House Preacher Resigns After Alleged Affair With Married Goddaughter
If you thought megachurch drama was limited to TV shows like Greenleaf, well, you’d be wrong. A new scandal has rocked the church world this week and its one closely connected to Bishop T.D. Jakes. A married Denver pastor has resigned after allegations that he was cheating with his godchild – his married godchild. Chris Hill, a Jakes protegé who is pastor of the The Potters House Church Of Denver, left his post earlier this month.
Astronaut Jeanette Epps to be NASA’s 1st African-American Crew Member on International Space Station
NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps is set to become the first African-American crewmember on the International Space Station when she flies to space next year, the space agency announced Wednesday.
Spice Up Spring Cleaning
While you’re making this year’s spring cleaning chore list, remember that a true deep clean means decluttering your kitchen from inside the cabinets out.
(HED) P.E. Release New Single “First Blood” from Upcoming Album, “Class of 2020” Pre-Orders Available Now
Legendary SoCal artists (HED) P.E. have revealed the first single from the upcoming Class of 2020 album, “First Blood.”
Legendary Recording Artist RALPH TRESVANT Releases Stunning Visuals For Smash Single ALL MINE Featuring The Legendary JOHNNY GILL
"ALL MINE" was produced by Gregg Pagani and written by Francesca Francci Richard, Jeffrey Brent Anderson, Sean Tsai and Gregg Pagani. The beautifully performed duet is available on all streaming and download platforms now, via the SRG ILS/UMG label imprint. The stunning music video made its global debut on RollingStone.com and was directed by Dale Resteghini.
Make Planning to Pay for College a New Year’s Resolution
When it comes to financial resolutions, a new survey suggests that creating a plan to pay for college should be top of mind for more families.
Curbing U.S. population growth would fight climate change
Millions of young Americans want to shrink their carbon footprints.
Tru by Hilton™ Lake Charles donating rooms
Lake Charles hotel participating in Hilton and American Express front-line medical professionals room donation program.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and American Express (NYSE: AXP), recently announced in partnership with Hilton’s ownership community, will donate up to 1 million hotel room nights across the United States to front-line medical professionals leading the fight against COVID-19.
Member of National African American Reparations Commission Assaulted by Racist Mob in Tulsa, Oklahoma
On Wednesday, July 15, Rev. Robert Turner, a commissioner from the National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) [https://ibw21.org/naarc] was assaulted, both physically and verbally, by an angry white mob outside of City Hall in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The incident was caught on cell phone video.
Uncle Nearest And Jack Daniel's Join Forces To Launch The Nearest & Jack Advancement Initiative To Increase Diversity In American Whiskey Industry
Together the Two Tennessee Distilleries Have Pledged $5 Million to Advance African American Leadership in Whiskey
The Jack Daniel Distillery and the Nearest Green Distillery announced today the Nearest & Jack Advancement Initiative to further diversity within the American whiskey industry. Both companies are supporting it equally with an initial combined pledge of $5 million to help create the Nearest Green School of Distilling, develop the Leadership Acceleration Program (LAP) for apprenticeships and establish the Business Incubation Program (BIP), focused on providing expertise and resources to African Americans entering the spirits industry as entrepreneurs.
Rushion McDonald Spotlights Van Jones, Attorney Ben Crump, Reginald Hudlin, Bubba Wallace and more in A New Round of Honorees for Café Mocha Radio ‘SWAG Award’ Feature, Celebrating Black Men Who Empow
Since Father’s Day is coming up June 21st, Money Making Conversations creator Rushion McDonald announces a new round of SWAG Award honorees on Miles Ahead Broadcasting’s nationally-syndicated Café Mocha Radio Show, featuring Black men who are an inspiration and vital contributors to their industries, empowering their communities and future generations. Honoring Black excellence and the men whose service and leadership are exemplars of SWAG, representing Strength, Wisdom, Assertiveness, and Genuineness in their spirit, this latest round of honorees spotlight 12 men.
More Than 100 Racial-Justice and Civil-Liberties Groups Urge Congress to Defund Police Surveillance and Stop Targeted Spying on the Movement for Black Lives
On Wednesday, more than 100 racial-justice and civil-liberties groups urged House leaders to defund police surveillance technology that is used to spy on communities of color, protesters and others currently demanding an end to systemic racism and police brutality.
GirlTrek Brings Together the #DaughtersOf Coretta Scott King, Betty Shabazz for First-Ever Public Conversation this Friday
More than a half million people watched last week’s conversation with Nikki Giovanni and Angela Davis.
On Friday, May 15th, GirlTrek’s #DaughtersOf LIVE discussions continue with Dr. Bernice A. King and Ilyasah Shabazz uniting for a first-ever public conversation on their families' legacies, debunking the myths that have followed them and sharing the lessons they learned from their legendary mothers Coretta Scott King and Betty Shabazz.
Preparing for the New School Year
Teachers, students and families busy prepping for the year ahead all know that having the right supplies in and out of the classroom can help pave the way for a successful back-to-school season. With that in mind, consider these ideas to hit the ground running:
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Congratulates Attendees and Successful Applicants From This Weekend’s Job Fair in Cuney Homes with H-E-B Grocers
“The participation rate of attendees at this weekend’s job fair in Cuney Homes was overwhelming. There were close to 100 people who attended and over a third that number—34—signed up for jobs with H-E-B. Furthermore, and indicative of the interest that this event generated, while many individuals did not inquire of jobs for themselves, they did so for either children, grandchildren or other relatives looking for employment.
CBCF Highlights Impact of Philanthropy at #SClassic19!
Reps. Lacy Clay and Stacey Plaskett to co-chair summer event that raises funds for talented students working to continue and complete their education
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) announced today it would host the 27th Annual Mervyn L. and Stephanie Tubbs Jones Memorial Scholarship Classic at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina in Cambridge, Md. from June 23-24, 2019. The two-day event, featuring honorary co-chairs Congressman Lacy Clay and Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett, will reiterate the need for and impact of academic scholarships for African American students.
Re-Cap: The Blackhouse Foundation at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival Day 3
For day three, The Blackhouse Foundation once again attracted enthusiastic participation from a star-studded crowd of attendees. Maintaining the electrifying pace set by the first two days, Sunday represented yet another series of unforgettable moments for the culture and thought-provoking conversations.
3 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
Want to give back this holiday season? There are many ways to get into the charitable spirit. And if you need some inspiration for how to go about benefitting those in your local and global community, consider the following ideas.
NFL Unveils New Merchandise With Graphics Designed by FIT Students
NFL x FIT Merchandise Showcase Open to the Public at Museum of Arts and Design November 29 – 30
The National Football League (NFL) and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) opened a showcase last night to display new merchandise created to reach the next generation of NFL fans, with graphic elements designed by FIT students. The new product line is the result of the NFLxFIT Merchandising Design Contest, which challenged students earlier this year to create a new series of design treatments inspired by all 32 NFL clubs’ logos and fan cultures.
