WILL YOU HELP ME REACH MY GOAL? Dear Alumni and Friends, I’m serving as an Honorary Chair for the Jackson State University National Alumni Association, Inc.’s (JSUNAA) “THEE Blue Tie Scholarship and Recognition Gala” for April 9, 2022. The goal is to raise $1 million for the endowed scholarship. This scholarship will support into perpetuity,…
Month: February 2022
The 2022 International Peace Honors Recognized the Power of Individuals to Build Peace and Issued Urgent Call to Activism Amidst Historic Week
President Bill Clinton, Rosario Dawson, Misty Copeland, HAUSER, Buika, Fonseca and IL VOLO were amongst the participants honoring Forest Whitaker, Ajay Banga, Dr. Lisa Su, Brandon Stanton,Nicholas Donofrio, Tokata Iron Eyes, and Juanes February 28, 2022 09:15 AM Eastern Standard Time WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Yesterday, the 2022 International Peace Honors, presented by PeaceTech Lab,the award-winning non-profit organization…
Morehouse Athletics Trains with Metric Mate
Morehouse College Basketball and Volleyball teams use Alumni-Founded Metric Mate to Fuel Runs Toward History. Atlanta, GA, February 26, 2022 –(PR.com)– The Morehouse Basketball Team is on a 16 game winning streak, closing in on the school record of 18 wins, going into the upcoming conference championship tournament. Morehouse College made athletic school history this…
H.E.R. announces the 2022 leg of the “Back Of My Mind” tour with Marzz
H.E.R. announces the 2022 leg of the “Back Of My Mind” tour with Marzz. More info here.
Jackson State University announces president and dean’s list for fall 2021
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University (JSU) has over 1400 students who have made the President’s List or Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. The President’s List is composed of students who, during a regular semester, complete a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours with a semester grade point average of 4.00. The Dean’s List…
GRAMMY WINNING PRODUCER WALSHY FIRE AND HAITIAN SENSATION J. PERRY DROP NEW SINGLE VALIDÉ FEATURING IR SAIS, MIKABEN, AND TRIBAL KUSH
STREAM/DOWNLOAD VALIDÉ HERECHECK OUT VISUALS HERE First Ever English, Papamiento, Creole & Spanish language song to debut via Walshy Fire and Mad Decent’s new joint-venture label deal, ‘ABENG’ [February 25, 2022 – Miami, FL] Grammy award-winning Jamaican-American producer, DJ and emcee Walshy Fire of Major Lazer today dropped his newest single “Validé,” featuring Haitian singers J. Perry and Mikaben, Bonaire-born…
ESSENCE Features Emmy-Winning Actress Niecy Nash and Singer Jessica Betts on the Cover of Its March/April “Black Women in Hollywood” Issue Dedicated to Celebrating Breakthrough Moments ofPowerful Women
The Couple Is the First Same-Sex Couple Featured on ESSENCE’s Cover February 24, 2022 04:00 PM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ESSENCE, the leading and only 100% Black-owned media, technology and commerce company at scale dedicated to Black women and communities, announces its March/April 2022 issue featuring EMMY award-winning actress Niecy Nash and singer Jessica Betts….
A COLLECTIVE OF BLACK WOMEN LEADERS CELEBRATE AND CONGRATULATE JUDGE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON ON HISTORIC NOMINATION TO THE U.S. SUPREME COURT AND ANNOUNCE EFFORT TO SUPPORT HER
Representing millions of women across America, leaders of Black women’s organizations and networks form The Black Women’s Leadership Collective (BWLC) to leverage their collective power in support of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination. (Black PR Wire) Washington, DC – Today leaders of national Black women’s organizations and networks celebrated and congratulated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson…
JSU’s Almesha Campbell Named AUTM Board Chair-Elect
Jackson, MS – AUTM, a global nonprofit whose members support the commercialization of academic research, welcomed Almesha L. Campbell, Ph.D., as AUTM chair-elect, the first Black person to serve on the Board, and as chair-elect. Campbell is assistant vice president for Research and Economic Development at Jackson State University (JSU) and previously served on the…
SHEEN Magazine is Proud to Join the 95th Birthday Celebration of the Legendary Harry Belafonte
New York, NY, February 24, 2022 –(PR.com)– SHEEN Magazine is excited to be one of the few international media outlets selected to cover the legendary singer, songwriter, activist, and actor Harry Belafonte’s 95th Birthday Celebration. As a social justice advocate, Belafonte co-founded the Sankofa Organization. In honor of Sankofa.org’s 10th anniversary, a historical evening is…
15th All-Star Gospel Celebration (ASGC) Was a Slam Dunk During NBA All-Star Weekend, as NBA Celebrated 75 Years; an Encore is Slated for This Sunday, Feb. 27, 4 PM EST
Performances by Maverick City Music, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Mali Music, Saxophonist Angella Christie, DOE, Red Hand Band and New Artist Anthony Hall & Keyla Richardson. Hosted by 3X NBA All-Star Host Jacinda Jacobs and NBA Veteran & Former National Basketball Players Association Vice President Maurice “Mo” Evans. Cleveland, OH, February 24, 2022 –(PR.com)– The All-Star Gospel Celebration…
JSU’s Assistant Provost receives IHL diversity award
(JACKSON, Miss.) — State higher education officials have honored ConSandra McNeil, Ph.D., assistant provost and professor of sociology at Jackson State University, for her efforts in advancing diversity and encouraging understanding and respect. The Mississippi Board of Trustees of the State Institutions of Higher Learning recognized her Thursday, Feb. 17. “I am grateful to President…
JSU’s Ainsworth elected to NAVPA Board of Directors as region delegate at large
(JACKSON, Miss.) — The National Association of Veterans Program Administrators (NAVPA) has announced the election of Ashlei Ainsworth, administrative assistant for Jackson State University’s Veterans and Military Student Support Center, to the Board of Directors as region delegate at large. The Board of Directors works in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Department…
NEVER WHISPER JUSTICE AND OLD SPICE PARTNER ON BLACK BOYS
Film Featured at Brand Storytelling 2022 A Sanctioned Event of Sundance Film Festival Partnership Extends Beyond Documentary and Will Provide Free Digital Learning Course to 200K+ Students, 400+ School Districts, and 7,000+ Teachers Nationwide February 16, 2022 06:38 PM Eastern Standard Time LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Never Whisper Justice, Old Spice, and Stride, Inc. are teaming up…
Jackson State University Football Day at the Capitol: State, local leaders join fans in salute to SWAC champions
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Mississippi state legislators assembled inside the Senate and House chambers and outside on the Capitol steps Tuesday to salute Jackson State University football, which earned the 2021 SWAC Championship under head Coach Deion “Prime” Sanders. The SWAC championship football team and coaches were greeted by Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and House Speaker…
MOLIY Premieres New Single ‘Love Doc’ on Valentine’s Day
STREAM/SHARE Featured in PAPER Magazine Gearing Up To Release New EP Honey Doom Summer 2022 Newest Single Follows Last Week’s ‘Sad Girlz Luv Money Remix’ Video Debut ft. Amaarae and Kali Uchis [February 15, 2022, New York] Rising sensation, Ghanaian-American songstress Moliy, yesterday premiered her newest single “Love Doc,” featured in PAPER Magazine, ahead of…
Jackson State University extends contract for Athletic Director Ashley Robinson
JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D., today announced the contract extension of Vice President and Athletic Director Ashley Robinson through 2026. “Ashley Robinson has been a tremendous asset to Jackson State University, and his innovative ideas and vision for the division of athletics aligns with our plans to elevate the…
JSU Football Day at the Capitol
What: JSU is hosting a rally at the Capitol in honor of the JSU Tiger’s football team’s historic season Who: The Sonic Boom of the South, JSU Tiger’s football team, Deion Sanders aka Coach Prime, Vice President of Athletics Ashley Robinson, and JSU President Thomas K. Hudson,…
VIRAL TIKTOK SENSATION KYLESIMPS RELEASES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO”DOWN BAD”
(February 14, 2022) TikTok sensation Kylesimps releases his new track and video, “Down Bad,” today via Groundwērk/MRNK Music Group. The 18-year-old Filipino-American’s new single is the first-ever Drill song written for Valentine’s day, and it showcases both humor and heartbreak. Says Kyle, “‘Down Bad’ is not about being down bad; it is about taking pride…
Jackson State University alumna named director of the Economic Mobility Project launched by Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University alumna Kristen Broady, Ph.D., was named the director of the Economic Mobility Project launched by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The Project aims to advance research on the economic prospects of Americans, with a particular focus on barriers faced by those with low incomes. “I am thrilled to…
R&B SUPERSTAR K. MICHELLE CELEBRATES VALENTINE’S DAY WITH THE RELEASE OF NEW SINGLE “SCOOCH”
ICYMI: PREMIERED NEW SINGLE WITH PERFORMANCEON “THE REAL” NEW ALBUM COMING SPRING 2022 (February 14, 2022) Just in time for Valentine’s Day, R&B superstar K. Michelle is sending lots of love to her fans with the release of her new single “Scooch,” out today via MNRK Music Group. Produced by Lil Ronnie, this mid-tempo feel-good…
WATCH: NARDO WICK PERFORMS “WICKED FREESTYLE” AT VEVO STUDIOS
Nardo Wick visits the Vevo Studios for a performance of Wicked Freestyle. Watch below.
LISTEN: Doja Cat Drops “Celebrity Skin”
Doja Cat unleashes her inner rockstar in a brand-new cover of “Celebrity Skin” by Hole released today via RCA Records. GET IT HERE
JAZMINE SULLIVAN RETURNS WITH HEAUX TALES, MO’ TALES: THE DELUXE
WITH 10 BRAND NEW TRACKS + TALES MAKE SURE TO GRAB YOUR TICKETS FORTHE HEAUX TALES TOUR WITH TIANA MAJOR9
Jackson State University, Tennessee State University will compete in 2022 Southern Heritage Classic
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Last week, confidential legal correspondence between Jackson State University and Summitt Management Corporation was leaked, which did not reflect the ongoing communication between the parties. We understand how football fans plan to attend games months in advance, and it was never our intent to abruptly cancel participation during the 2022 season. The 2022…
SOUTHERN LACED 