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Month: November 2020
7TH ANNUAL ART BEAT MIAMI A VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE FEATURING #1 HAITIAN KOMPA BAND KAI
(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FLORIDA – The 7th annual Art Beat Miami is five days of art, culture, food, fashion, and music experience inspired by Haiti and the Caribbean during Art Basel/Miami Art Week. This year, Art Beat Miami will take place virtually from December 2nd to December 6th. In its seventh year, South Floridians…
National AIDS Initiative Launches World AIDS Day Premiere of New Stage Play and ‘Rock the Red’ Campaign to Engage African Americans on HIV/AIDS
November 27, 2020 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1st, the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC), an initiative of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the worlds largest, non-profit public health organization addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic, is utilizing the power of the arts and social media to bring greater awareness…
Comcast RISE Awards Over 700 Black-Owned, Small Businesses with Marketing and Technology Resources and Makeovers
Multi-year Program Opens Eligibility to Small Businesses Owned by Black, Indigenous and People of Color November 25, 2020 06:00 AM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) today announced the first round of Comcast RISE award recipients —over 700 businesses will receive consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, the advertising sales…
Florida Power & Light Company partners with 100 Black Men of South Florida for their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive to help spread joy this holiday season
(Black PR Wire) On Nov. 21, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) joined other community partners to support 100 Black Men of South Florida’s Thanksgiving Food Drive. The food drive fulfills the need to help and bring the joy of Thanksgiving to economically disadvantaged individuals in South Florida. The members, who refer to themselves as…
Award-Winning “The Daily Show” Host and Comedian Trevor Noah to Host the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards®
Nominations to Be Revealed Live Today at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET on GRAMMY.com November 24, 2020 08:45 AM Eastern Standard Time SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Recording Academy® and CBS announced today that Comedy Central’s Emmy Award-winning “The Daily Show” host and comedian Trevor Noah will host the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards®, marking…
All Leading Cable, Satellite, & Telco Providers in U.S. & Canada to Carry Mike Tyson Vs. Roy Jones Jr. Live Pay-Per-View Event on Saturday, November 28, 2020
Ne-Yo, DaBaby, Lil Wayne, French Montana, Wiz Khalifa and YG All Set to Perform Live at the Event
547 JSU graduates will earn degrees during fall 2020 virtual commencement on Dec. 11
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University’s live virtual Fall 2020 Commencement will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, and it will bestow 372 undergraduate and 175 graduate degrees in a non-traditional ceremony due to COVID-19. The program won’t include a keynote speaker. Instead, the ceremony will be a public recognition of the 547 graduates….
2020 Holiday Gift Guide featuring Black Owned Businesses – Southern Laced
Southern Laced is proud to present our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide. If you’re looking for a special gift for your loved ones, look no further. We have you covered! ‘Tis the season to shop the following LACED gifts, services and products: B’Luxe Candle Co. B’Luxe Candle Co. is a Texas-based business curated by a Mississippi…
JIMMIE ALLEN AND LOUIS YORK FT. THE SHINDELLAS“ WHAT DOES CHRISTMAS MEAN”
AVAILABLE NOW – LISTEN HERE November 20, 2020 – Platinum-selling recording artist and songwriter Jimmie Allen is officially kicking off the holiday season with his good friends Louis York and The Shindellas as their festive doo-wop ditty“What Does Christmas Mean” is available everywhere digitally now – LISTEN HERE. Originally featured on multi-GRAMMY nominated songwriting and production team Louis York’s 2017 EP Masterpiece…
Board of Trustees names Thomas Hudson as new president of Jackson State University
(JACKSON, Miss.) — The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning named Jackson State University Acting President Thomas K. Hudson as president of the university at its meeting held this morning in Jackson. Hudson was named acting president earlier this year. “As a Jackson State University alumnus, I am extremely pleased that we…
New Documentary Series Recognizes, Elevates and Illuminates Unsung Black Voices and Stories with Support from Toyota
KANSAS CITY, Kan., November 17, 2020–Toyota announced today the premiere of a new documentary series about the historically Black communities of Kansas City, developed in partnership with content creator Roger Suggs, also known as the rapper ‘Vigalantee,’ who is the coordinator of Student Activities at Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC). Each episode of the…
Jackon State University professor receives grant from Mississippi Humanities Council to host music exposition
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Dr. Phyllis Lewis-Hale, assistant professor of music, has received a $6,500 grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council for her project “From Delta Blues to Opera News: A Mississippi Musical Exposition.” The proceeds will fund the two-day event set to open on Feb. 28, 2021, in the F.D. Hall Music Center (tentative location) at…
Business professor at JSU wins $10,000 Blockchain Research Award
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Dr. Young Sik Cho, assistant professor of Operations Management in JSU’s College of Business, has won the Blockchain Research Award, which includes a financial prize of $10,000. “Blockchain technology is one of the fastest-growing and disruptive innovations in contemporary business practices, but the educational curriculum for applying Blockchain technology to a company’s…
Southern Company Foundation’s $100K tech grant to JSU will boost face-to-face, online instruction
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University is the recipient of a $100,000 technology grant from the Southern Company Foundation. This award is part of the company’s overall $50 million HBCU initiative announced last January. “We are extremely pleased to be chosen to receive this grant from the Southern Company Foundation. The technology enhancements these funds…
Babyface, Brandy, CeeLo Green, Charlie Wilson, Ella Mai, Jazmine Sullivan, Lucky Daye and Smokey Robinson to Perform at the 2020 “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” Presented by BET
R&B Superstar Monica to Be Honored with the Lady of Soul Award —– Tisha Campbell & Tichina Arnold Return to Host the Annual Celebration Airing Sunday, November 29th at 8 PM EST on BET —– #SOULTRAINAWARDS November 17, 2020 02:13 PM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today BET announces performers and presenters for the 2020…
Inspirational Drama “The Ride” Starring Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges Slated for Digital Release on Amazon Prime Video
Produced by Forrest Films, the Alex Ranarivelo True-Life Drama Set in the Exciting BMX World will be Available Exclusively for Amazon Prime Members Starting November 13, 2020 CORONA, Calif (November 17, 2020) – Forrest Films, an American film production, financing and distribution company, announces the release of Alex Ranarivelo’s feature film The Ride for digital…
Tisha Campbell & Tichina Arnold Return as Third Time Hosts of the “2020 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” Presented by BET Airing Sunday, November 29th at 8 PM EST
H.E.R. Leads With 8 Nominations, Followed by Chris Brown With 7 Nods, Beyoncé and Young Thug Round It out With 6 Noms Each —– #SOULTRAINAWARDS November 11, 2020 11:27 AM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today BET announces the hosts and nominees for the “2020 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” across 12 different categories. The annual celebration…
Comcast Promotes Rich Jennings to President of Comcast Cable’s West Division
November 09, 2020 08:15 PM Eastern Standard Time PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Comcast today announced it has promoted Rich Jennings to President of Comcast Cable’s West Division, reporting to Comcast Cable President and CEO Dave Watson. Effective today, Mr. Jennings is responsible for all Comcast cable operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington,…
JSU’s College of Business welcomes Simmons and Didia as new faculty members
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Dr. Sharon Simmons is an associate professor in the College of Business. She earned a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises from Syracuse University, a Juris Doctorate and Masters in Accounting from the University of Virginia and a bachelor’s of science degree in Accounting from Hampton University. She has also practiced as…
JSU Development Foundation promotes Tinker to executive director
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jerome Tinker has been promoted to the position of executive director for the JSU Development Foundation. In 2018, Tinker joined the JSUDF where he fulfilled the duties of executive assistant, accounts payable, donor relations, board administrator, and most recently, director. When asked how he felt about his new position, Tinker replied he…
James-Terry becomes Jackson State University’s associate director of public relations
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Rachel James-Terry has been promoted to associate director of public relations in University Communications and Marketing at Jackson State University. James-Terry received her Bachelor and Master of Art in English from JSU. She has spent a combined 22 years in the media, public relations, and corporate litigation industry. Her work has appeared…
GHANA’S AFROBEAT PRINCE KELVYN BOY RELEASES DEBUT PROJECT THE BLACK STAR ALBUM
PREMIERES NEW VISUAL “WATCH NOBODY” WITH HIGHLIFE LEGEND GYEDU-BLAY AMBOLLEY ON COMPLEX UK LISTEN/DOWNLOAD “BLACK STAR” HERE FEATURED ON SPOTIFY’S ‘AFRICAN HEAT’ PLAYLIST COVER‘NO WAHALA’ PLAYLIST ‘PEPPEH’ PLAYLIST FEATURED ON APPLE MUSIC’S ‘AFRICA NOW’ PLAYLIST ‘GHANA BOUNCE’ PLAYLIST (Accra, Ghana – November 6, 2020) Fast-rising, Ghanaian, afrobeats artist/songwriter, VGMA ‘Unsung Artiste Of The Year’ award…
CELLUS HAMILTON TEAMS UP WITH BRITTNEY CARTER IN “SAME WAR” MUSIC VIDEO
Atlanta meets Chicago in this lyrical duel of wordsmiths. Both Kendrick Lamar & Lauryn Hill are absolutely beaming with pride watching these two emerging emcees. Cellus Hamilton, an Atlanta hiphop artist, has teamed up with Brittney Carter, a smooth lyricist hailing from Chicago, to release one of the most amazing songs of the year. The…
JSU’s SGA, campus organizations rally students (many first-time voters) for march to poll
(JACKSON, Miss.) — JSU’s Student Government Association rallied campus groups and peers Tuesday for a march to the poll that saw many casting a ballot for the first time. Anaiah Evans, vice president of SGA, organized two rallies – at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.on Election Day. The campus precinct destination was the Lee E. Williams Athletics and…
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