LISTEN TO “GETTING LATE” HERE “CLOSER” OUT NOW Singer-songwriter Kenyon Dixon has quite an impressive musical resume Rated R&B Kenyon Dixon is at the top of his game lyrically, vocally and sonically. Soul Bounce [ Los Angeles, CA – SEPT. 30, 2022 ] – Grammy-nominated recording artist Kenyon Dixon proves that R&B is alive and…
EAST HARLEM’S OWN NEEK BUCKS RELEASES NEW TRACK “MASK UP” FT. 2 CHAINZ WITH PRODUCTION BY HITMAKA AND BUDDAH BLESS
Forthcoming new project features 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa, Benny the Butcher, CeeLo Green, Raekwon, Tink and Executive Produced by Hitmaka Stream / get “Mask Up” hereWatch video here (September 30, 2022) East Harlem native Neek Bucks teams up with 2 Chainz for his new single and video, “Mask Up,” via H4 Records/MNRK Urban. Produced by…
Wrangler® Introduces Denim Collection Designed by Grammy Award-Winning Musician Leon Bridges
A limited-edition collaboration inspired by archival designs and Bridges’ deep Texas roots September 28, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time GREENSBORO, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wrangler®, one of America’s most recognized denim labels, has announced the continuation of the brand’s collaboration with “Mr. Wrangler,” Grammy award-winning recording artist, Leon Bridges. In celebration of Wrangler’s 75th anniversary, the Leon…
Alfred Street Baptist Church Designates $1 Million to Jackson State University for Support during Water Crisis
Alexandria, VA – Alfred Street Baptist Church’s (ASBC) Mission Division will donate up to $1 million to Jackson State University (JSU) to help defray costs related to the ongoing water crisis in Jackson, MS, which began in late August 2022. When the city of Jackson water treatment facility experienced low water pressure and issued a…
Multi-Platinum Selling Rapper Rich Homie Quan in Concert for 10th Anniversary of Classic Mixtape, Still Going In
Concert will be available to stream Here TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE HERE New York, NY. September 27, 2022. It’s a celebration. In honor of the tenth anniversary of his seminal mixtape, Still Going In, chart-topping rapper Rich Homie Quan will be in Concert for one night only at Tabernacle Atlanta. (Tickets available here). It’s been…
World Bank Group Signs MOU with Jackson State University and HBCUs
Will work together to promote more inclusive and sustainable development WASHINGTON, September 23, 2022 —The World Bank Group today signed a new agreement with Jackson State University President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D. and the presidents of five other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that will promote the sharing of knowledge and talent between the…
Love for JSU: Alumna establishes $100K endowed criminal justice scholarship
Jackson State University alumna Jennifer Love recently established the $100,000 Jennifer Love Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Endowed Scholarship at her alma mater. “We are thankful to have alumni like Jennifer, whose generous investment in Jackson State and our criminal justice students will help to empower and transform their higher education futures. Her gift further elevates…
Hip Hop Icon Introduces Caribbean Carnival Experience to Riverdale
Hip Hop Icon Chubb Rock and his crew of Weekend Warriors have collaborated with Gotta Have Events to produce an exclusive Caribbean Carnival experience at the Amphitheater at Riverdale Town Center on October 16, 2022 called Gotta Have Carnival. The event carded to start at 3pm, includes a full cultural immersion with Caribbean food, alcohol…
Denny’s Announces Schedule for Hungry for Education™ College Tour, Scholarships for Diverse College Students
America’s Diner is seeking applications for its Hungry for Education™ Scholarship Program, recognizing outstanding students bringing their communities together SPARTANBURG, S.C., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — As part of its longstanding commitment to education, today Denny’s announced the fall college tour schedule to promote its Hungry for Education™ (HFE) Scholarship Program, building off its partnership…
It’s Cold Blooded
This feature film (bio pic) will encompass the life and music career of the late artist, Rick James. Brooklyn, NY, September 21, 2022 –(PR.com)– It’s Cold Blooded. The real Rick James story is here. The only quiet thing known about Rick James was when he was in sleep mode or his unspoken acts of benevolence. Listening…
EPA Administrator visits Jackson State University for student roundtable on the water crisis
JACKSON, Miss. – A group of Jackson State University (JSU) students had the unique opportunity to get the latest news about the city of Jackson’s water crisis from the top official at the Environmental Protection Agency. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan met with students after he participated in a news conference with elected officials on campus…
Jackson State University and FBI foster diversity and inclusion efforts three-day workshop
Jackson State University and the Federal Bureau of Investigation collaborated over a three-day visit with students as part of the Beacon Project. The initiative aims to build a broader representation of the African American community within the organization. In June 2021, members of the FBI and leaders from HBCUs met in Huntsville, Alabama, to launch…
RICH HOMIE QUAN RELEASES “RISK TAKERS” MUSIC VIDEO
WATCH HERE LISTEN HERE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED PROJECT FAMILY & MULA ARRIVING OCTOBER 4THPRE-SAVE HERE New York, NY. September 21, 2022. Today, Chart-topping rapper, Rich Homie Quan, premiered the official video for “Risk Takers.” The song is the second single off his forthcoming project, Family & Mula, due October 4th 2022 – the same day as…
IMPROVED ELEMENTS FOR FOOTBALL GAME DAY ANNOUNCED
JACKSON, Miss. – The Jackson State University Department of Athletics has taken steps to improve the fan experience at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. · Free bottled water will be available in the tailgate areas prior to the start of the game. · The quantity of water available for sale will be doubled, and additional designated…
GRAMMY MUSEUM® MISSISSIPPI TO HOST FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENT FOR TEACHERS ON OCT. 10 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TAKE ME TO THE RIVER
SPONSORED BY THE ELLA FITZGERALD FOUNDATION, SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE ARIN CANBOLAT, DONALD HARRISON, BOO MITCHELL, AND MARTIN SHORE CLEVELAND, MISS. (SEPT. 20th, 2022) — GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi, in partnership with Take Me to the River, will host a free professional development event for teachers on Monday, Oct. 10, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsored…
The Sonic Boom of the South hosts its 2nd Annual High School Battle of the Bands
The “baddest band in the land,” Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South, presents its 2nd annual High School Battle of the Bands at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Boom will host 12 high school bands from throughout the southern region. JSU’s Director of Bands Roderick…
Jackson State University Hosts Water Distribution for Jackson Community on Monday
(JACKSON) – The Jackson State University community is grateful for the outpouring of local and national support received during the water crisis. Because of the incredible generosity, bottled water donations have outpaced our ability to distribute and safely store on campus. Therefore, JSU will share the overflow donations with the Jackson community during a water…
ATL JACOB NOMINATED FOR BET HIP HOP “PRODUCER OF THE YEAR” AWARD FOLLOWING BMI “TOP PRODUCER” AWARD WIN
HOSTED PRIVATE DINNER CEREMONY TO COMMEMORATE RECOGNITION WITH FUTURE, POLOW DA DON, BMI EXECS AND MORE IN ATTENDANCE (Friday, September 16 – Atlanta, GA) Earlier this week the BET Hip Hop Award Nominees were announced, with legendary Atlanta producer and artist ATL Jacob, up for the Producer of the Year award alongside Baby Keem, Hit-Boy,…
Multi-Platinum Selling Rapper Rich Homie Quan Drops “Risk Takers” Single with Live ‘From The Block’ Performance Video
WATCH HERE/LISTEN HERE Announces Still Going In 10-Year Anniversary Concert in Atlanta September 27 Tickets On Sale HERE New York, NY. September 16, 2022. Following the release of “Krazy,” Atlanta rap star Rich Homie Quan drops “Risk Takers,” the second single from his fast-approaching project Family & Mula, out October 2022. The how-to-guide to making…
WATCH: Her Reign Begins – THE WOMAN KING Starring Viola Davis – Now Playing Exclusively in Movie Theaters!
The Woman King is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Oscar®-winner Viola Davis) as she inspires…
WATCH THE TRAILER: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
I Wanna Dance with Somebody is a powerful and triumphant celebration of the incomparable Whitney Houston. Directed by Kasi Lemmons, written by Academy Award® nominee Anthony McCarten, produced by legendary music executive Clive Davis and starring BAFTA Award® winner Naomi Ackie, the film is a no-holds-barred portrait of the complex and multifaceted woman behind The…
1 in 3 African American blood donors are a match for people with sickle cell disease
As Sickle Cell Awareness Month kicks off this September, the American Red Cross is teaming up with organizations in the Black community to rally blood donors who are Black to support patients with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S., mostly affecting patients of African descent…
Rita Brent, comedian and JSU alum, returns home to host show after three years, sells out
JACKSON, Mississippi – Rita Brent is back and sold out. The multi-hyphenated comedian and Jackson State University alum has returned to the Capital City to host “Raised in the Sipp” Saturday, Sept.17, at Duling Hall. It is her first Jackson, Mississippi, comedy show after a three-year hiatus due to a pandemic that surprised most of…
JSU senior amplifies the ever-growing power of Black storytelling through Meta HBCU Summer News Fellow internship
JACKSON, Mississippi – This past summer, JSU senior Aria Brent spent eight weeks as one of the 25-plus hand-selected students working in local and national newsrooms throughout the United States. As part of an HBCU initiative launched by Facebook in 2020, the Meta Internship is designed to educate participants on news production and narrative while…
GLOBAL SUPERSTAR USHER ANNOUNCES THE 25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF HIS 7x PLATINUM ALBUM MY WAY TO BE RELEASED ON SEPTEMBER 16 VIA LAFACE RECORDS AND LEGACY RECORDINGS
PRESAVE HERE DIGITAL ALBUM INCLUDES THREE REIMAGINED TRACKS PLUS INSTRUMENTAL VERSIONS ALL PRODUCED BY RYAN JAMES CARR DELUXE EDITION PRESSED ON 2LP 180G SILVER CLOUDY VINYL OUTEARLY 2023 VIA VINYL ME PLEASEPREORDER HERE USHER: 25 YEARS MY WAY A MINI-DOCUMENTARY ON THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE ALBUM OUT SEPTEMBER 16 EXCLUSIVELY VIA USHER’S…
SOUTHERN LACED 