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Super Bowl Sets Single-Event High For StubHub
Super Bowl LI set records for online ticket seller StubHub, according to statistics provided to USA TODAY Sports.
Tom Brady's Missing Super Bowl LI Jersey Valued At $500,000
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s missing Super Bowl jersey is valued $500,000 and police are investigating its disappearance as a first-degree felony theft, according to a document made public on Tuesday.
Essence Unveils Full Night-By-Night Schedule for Concert Series at Annual Festival
Single night tickets on sale today
Time Inc.’s (NYSE: TIME) 2017 ESSENCE Festival® presented by Coca-Cola®, now among the largest consumer live events in the nation, announces the all-star, night-by-night schedule for its concert series, from June 30 to July 2 at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA.
Janet Jackson Confirms Separation From Wissam Al Mana
Sources say the iconic singer and her billionaire husband of five years have been on the rocks for a while.
Box Office Report: Kong: Skull Island Clobbers Logan With $61 Million
The beastly battle for this weekend’s box office crown wasn’t even close.
STARZ Has Released Official Trailer For “POWER Book II: GHOST”
The new ten-episode show is an ex- tension of the “Power” series, pick- ing up as Tariq St. Patrick begins to cope with the death of his father and his mother facing charges for a murder he committed – all while attending an Ivy League university. Tariq eventually turns to the drug trade to pay for his mother’s legal fees and discovers that the only way to avoid ending up like his father is to become an even better version of him.
A King in Paradise: Academy Award-Winning Charles Burnett Directs New MLK Documentary
Explores the Untold Journey of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Five Days in Hawaii Created by Professor Steven Cleveland and Produced by Tamika Lamison
Many can recall the leis worn by Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and others as they crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama in 1965, but few know that the story began in 1959 as a part of Hawaii’s statehood celebration. A King in Paradise is a new film, currently in early production, that seeks to re-trace Dr. King’s journey by travelling to the places and speaking with the people who were present during his visit.
Cardi B and Houston’s Megan Thee Stallion Announce New Song and “Twerktacious’ Video That Shatters Internet
Megan Thee Stallion is back. Cardi B is back. They’re together and the music industry is about to blow up. Monday night, the two hot girls announced that they would be embark- ing on a smash new single called “Wap” together. The song is actually the first single for Cardi’s new album, whatever or whenever that may be.
Protesters Say LA DA’s Husband Pointed Gun At Them
Black Lives Matter protesters say the husband of the Los Angeles County district attorney pointed a gun at them before sunrise Monday as they demanded a meeting with her at her home.
National Alliance Statement in Response to George Floyd's Death
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released the following statement:
Texas Evangelist Ministry Organizes 2020 Prison Prayer Watch, Unites Movement To Support Persecuted Christians In Time Of Crisis
Texas Evangelist Ministry, an approved non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is proud to be organizing the 2020 Prison Prayer Watch, an initiative to stand in the gap for the persecuted Christian church. With over 260 million Christians being persecuted around the world, and more facing persecution each day from the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas Evangelist Ministry is calling on people to support this immediate crisis of survival for Christians in and out of prisons across the world.
Bowie State to Launch the Center for Research and Mentoring of Black Male Students and Teachers
According to jbhe.com, Julius Davis, an associate professor and mathematics education researcher at Bowie State University, has been selected for the Wilson H. Elkins Professorship by the University System of Maryland.
Macy's First Colony Celebrates Diwali
Enjoy a day of tradition with Bollywood dance performances, henna artists, music and more!
Join Macy’s First Colony for a celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Light that marks the victory of light over darkness, at a special in-store event. On Saturday, October 19 at 2 p.m., Macy’s First Colony will honor the beauty of the holiday and the traditions celebrated across many communities during this special time of year.
Slim Chickens Gears Up for Nov. 18 Opening in Mission, Kansas
Slim Chickens Grows Better Chicken Concept Throughout Kansas With Mission Opening
Slim Chickens, a leader in the "better chicken" segment of fast-casual restaurants, will continue expansion of its 100% all-natural, fresh chicken and unrivaled flavor in Kansas, with its newest opening at 6591 Johnson Dri. in Mission, Kansas on November 18, 2019.
Motown Museum Receives $500,000 Donation From Hudson-Webber Foundation for Expansion
The vision of an expanded space for the world famous Motown Museum is closer to fruition with the donation of $500,000 from the Hudson-Webber Foundation, Business Insider reported.
New Statistics Released on Youth Suicide
In January 2018, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released new statistics for the 2016 year. For the State of Texas, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24.
Black Doctor from Chicago Upset After Police Mistook Him for a Robbery Suspect
Dr. Gregory Hall, a Black American doctor in Evanston, became a victim of mistaken identity. He was walking home from a public library when he was suddenly stopped by police officers and was wrongfully detained for alleged robbery.
Celebrate Independence Day with American-Made Tees and Seasonal Savings
Austin-based blank apparel retailer, Threadsy, announces a Fourth of July campaign featuring apparel made in the USA and 40% off select accessories. Just in time for Independence Day gatherings, people can shop and save on totes, coolers, hats, and other must-have gear.
Harris County Commissioners present first-ever County Connections Youth Summer Initiative awardees with checks
Over the past two weeks, Harris County commissioners from all four precincts presented checks to County Connections Youth Summer initiative awardees during ceremonies held at Harris County Department of Education’s North Post Oak office. Nonprofits offering engaging summer activities to sites across the county submitted proposals in early May for the grant created in a partnership between Harris County and the Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment for Kids (CASE for Kids).
Clinton College, a South Carolina HBCU, Offers Full-Time Students Free Tuition
Clinton College, a small historically Black college (HBCU) located in Rock Hill, South Carolina is offering all full-time students free tuition for the upcoming 2021-22 academic year reported Good Black News.
