[Los Angeles, CA] – Beyoncé’s 8th studio album “Renaissance,” has arrived. This is Beyoncé’s first album in six years and first since her world-conquering Lemonade. The 16-song project cites production by Hit-Boy for her song “THIQUE.” Hit-Boy, who’s no stranger to collaborating with artists, is responsible for producing a string of anthemic records for Beyoncé…
Month: July 2022
JSU College of Business kicks off 50th anniversary celebrations
Jackson State University’s College of Business (COB) is celebrating its 50th anniversary. On Monday, July25, the college commemorated decades of success with a kick-off reception noting its milestones and the thousands of graduates produced. “This means 50 years of excellence; 50 years of producing those excellent Black entrepreneurs, economists, accountants and just really doing the…
Watch Tems’ take on “No Woman No Cry” in the new BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER trailer!
Listen for Tems’ take on “No Woman No Cry” in the new BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER trailer! Watch here.
1877 For THEE Culture, JSU Day of Giving
(JACKSON, Miss.) – Jackson State University’s Day of Giving is an annual one-day fundraising drive where alumni, faculty, staff, parents, students, and friends from all over the world come together to give back and support the areas, programs, and causes that are important to us. We are calling on all alumni, alumni chapters, fraternities, sororities,…
CARNEGIE HALL PERFORMANCE BY JON BATISTE RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Special Performance in Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stageto Feature World Premiere of Batiste’s American Symphony (New York, NY; July 28, 2022) Today, Carnegie Hall announced that its performance by Jon Batiste, originally planned for May 2022 has now been rescheduled for Thursday, September 22 at 8:00 p.m.The highly anticipated performance in Stern Auditorium/Perelman…
Jackson State University joins Grow with Google’s HBCU Career Readiness Program to train 100,000 Black College Students In Digital Skills by 2025
Jackson State University is joining the Grow with Google HBCU Career Readiness Program, an initiative helping Black college students at over 30 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) prepare for the workforce through digital skills training and career workshops. Through a $3 million investment in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the program will train 100,000…
JetBlue and Spirit to Create a National Low-Fare Challenger to the Dominant Big Four Airlines
Combination set to bring JetBlue’s unique blend of low fares and great service to more customers on more routes system wide JetBlue terminates its all-cash tender offer to acquire Spirit common stock July 28, 2022 05:30 AM Central Daylight Time NEW YORK & MIRAMAR, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–JetBlue Airways Corporation (“JetBlue”) (NASDAQ: JBLU) and Spirit Airlines, Inc….
JSU receives $650K from National Parks Service to renovate historic campus landmarks
Jackson State University Office of Community Engagement recently received two National Park Service (NPS) grants totaling $650,000 for the preservation of Ayer Hall and the Council of Federated Organizations (COFO) Center. JSU was awarded these funds as part of the 2022 HBCU grant program to assist with the preservation of historic landmarks on the campuses…
Greenwood and Travis Hunter Sign NIL Deal and Partner to Launch the “Choose Black” Campaign
Greenwood And Travis Hunter Join Forces To Launch “Choose Black” Campaign To Encourage People to Support Black Businesses, Schools, and Causes July 27, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Greenwood, the digital banking platform for Black and Latino individuals and business owners, has announced a NIL deal and multi-year partnership with Travis Hunter, the…
WATCH PREVIEW: GEORGE MICHAEL FREEDOM UNCUT – Now on Digital & On Demand
This feature-length documentary was released as a global cinema event on Wednesday, June 22nd. WATCH PREVIEW BELOW GEORGE MICHAEL FREEDOM UNCUT, a deeply autobiographical feature documentary narrated by the late Grammy® Award winner, was released as a global cinema event on Wednesday, June 22nd. Details of participating countries and cinemas are listed on georgemichaelfreedomuncut.com. Throughout…
JSU College of Business offering new online programs targeting working students and professionals
Jackson State University College of Business will offer two new online programs this fall to meet the demands of busy students and working professionals. The Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in business administration will be available for online and in-person learning. JSU College of Business is among the six…
GRAMMY AWARD WINNING SINGER, SONGWRITER, PRODUCER AND DJ ERYKAH BADU ANNOUNCES U.S. DATES FOR THE DIGGING CRYSTALS IN BADUBOTRON TOUR
INCLUDES PERFORMANCES AT RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL AND CELEBRATE BROOKLYN! July 26, 2022 (New York, NY) – Singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, DJ and 4x GRAMMY Award winner Erykah Badu will bring The Digging Crystals in Badubotron Tour to America. Select stops along the tour will include DJ sets from Badu performing under her moniker DJ Lo Down Loretta…
MSDH News: First Monkeypox Case Identified in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. — Today the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting its first case of Monkeypox in a Mississippi resident. The specimen was tested at the Mississippi State Department of Health Public Health Laboratory. An investigation to identify persons who may have encountered the patient while they were infectious is ongoing. Development (incubation) of…
Jackson State University addresses health disparities through new Bachelor of Science in public health
In alignment with the Elevate 2026 strategic plan, Jackson State University (JSU) continues to enhance its program offerings to meet the challenge of society’s evolving workforce and industry needs. This fall, the Department of Health Policy & Management is pleased to launch a Bachelor of Science in public health program, which will provide a sound…
The Nation’s #1 Black Newspaper Celebrates 130 Years
(Black PR Wire) BALTIMORE— In August, The AFRO will celebrate 130 years as the oldest Black-owned, family business in the state of Maryland and the third oldest in the country! It has also received Nielsen’s coveted designation as the Nation’s #1 Black Newspaper. Various dignitaries and community leaders will celebrate the historic accomplishments of The…
MAGIC Las Vegas Announces Live Performance by Special Guest T-Pain
Grammy Award-winning hip-hop and R&B singer, T-Pain, will perform at MAGIC, PROJECT, and SOURCING at MAGIC Las Vegas. The performance is free to enjoy for all registered guests – register to attend here. July 22, 2022 10:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Globally recognized musical artist T-Pain is confirmed to take the stage and perform at Informa…
PLATINUM-SELLING RAPPER BLUEFACE RELEASES NEW TRACK “ONE TIME”
Stream / get “One Time” here (July 22, 2022) Platinum rapper Blueface releases a new track, “One Time,” and accompanying video today. Trey X Versaucy produced the infectious, upbeat track. The video for “One Time” was directed by LOUIEKNOWS and is a high-energy accompaniment to the song. Watch it below. Blueface has been prolific this…
STEELO BRIM & CHUCK INGLISH TEAM UP FOR “D.Y.W.R” MUSIC VIDEO
Watch “D.Y.W.R” – HEREStream Eldorado Excursions –HERE [Los Angeles, CA] – Today, multi-hyphenate artist Steelo Brim returns with the official music video for “D.Y.W.R” featuring The Cool Kids co-founder Chuck Inglish from his latest project, Eldorado Excursions. Directed by Steelo & NoLoveOutWest, the visual features Steelo and Chuck sharing a nuanced story of the unwritten…
MSDH News: Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Available at County Health Departments
JACKSON, Miss. – Starting Monday, free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available at all Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) county health departments. Each family can receive eight tests (four packages) of BinaxNOW antigen rapid self-tests per month. No doctor’s note or documentation of any kind is necessary. These tests are not for resale. Tests…
JSU Back-to-School Fall 2022 Town Hall addresses housing, financial aid, campus safety protocols, and more
Jackson State University hosted a Back-to-School Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, July 20, to answer pressing questions about the Fall 2022 semester and provide information on housing, financial aid, and academic advising to help students transition into the new school year easily. Move-In Day is Saturday, Aug. 13. The Town Hall was moderated by Vice President…
PLAYWATCH KIDS – A NEW Children’s Streaming Content Service That Centers Quality Cultural and Ethnic Minority Characters Sets Launch Date for 2023
Closing the availability gap for diverse Children’s Content, Playwatch Kids, a NEW Children’s streaming content company to center characters of colors for children, announced its staggered roll-out schedule for Fall of 2022 & 2023. ATLANTA (PRWEB) JULY 21, 2022 The leadership for Playwatch Kids, a streaming content platform & service to center characters of colors for…
Akon Lighting Africa Present’s Atlanta’s Jollof, Music & Food Festival
The family-friendly cultural experience will benefit Akon Lighting Africa and will take place on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Piedmont Park, featuring a Jollof contest judged by Akon, live performances by Afrobeat/Caribbean artists and DJs. ATLANTA (PRWEB) JULY 21, 2022 Atlanta is preparing for one of the biggest festivals to be introduced to the market. International…
Jackson State University receives $50k donation from Charles Schwab Foundation toward Center of Excellence on Black Breastfeeding & Early Nutrition
Jackson State University recently received a generous $50,000 donation from the Charles Schwab Foundation toward creating the Center of Excellence on Breastfeeding and Early Nutrition for Black women in Mississippi. The center will be housed in the Department of Behavioral and Environmental Health within the College of Health Sciences (CHS), a CEPH Accredited School of…
AWARD-WINNING R&B SINGER K. MICHELLE TAKES OVER THE #1 SPOT ON ADULT R&B RADIO WITH “SCOOCH”
PREPS FOR THE RELEASE OF HER NEW ALBUM“I’M THE PROBLEM” (New York, NY – July 19, 2022) It’s two-step time, especially for R&B star K. Michelle as her new hit single “Scooch” takes over the #1 spot on both the Billboard (7M+ audience) and Mediabase (8M+ audience) Adult Radio charts for the first time in…
Dance Film 33rd & Memphis by Center Stage Management, & Outreach Productions Premieres Monday August 22, in Silver Spring Maryland. (VIP Media Screening Sunday August 21)
Sixteen-year-old Memphis Braxton wants to dance, but without the approval of his parents, his love of dance will die. Memphis must make a decision that could cost him everything, but he would rather die than not dance. Written & Co-Directed by Shawn Cosby (Black PR Wire) Silver Spring, Maryland – Centerstage Management Group and Outreach Productions premiere…
SOUTHERN LACED 