Sen. Harris Discusses Education, Employment and Social Justice with HBCU Student Leaders from Spelman College, North Carolina A&T University, Hampton University, Tuskegee University and Howard University. Hosted by Emmy-nominated actor, producer, and media personality Terrence J Watch, post and share the exclusive BET Digital News Special via: https://www.bet.com/video/news/politics/2020/kamala-harris-interview-hbcu-students-2020-election-video.html BET Digital Presents “BLACK AMERICA VOTES: HBCU STUDENTS…
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EMERGING SOUTHERN ACT SPADE MELO RELEASES NOSTALGIC VISUALS FOR “BOTTOM”
Download “Bottom” HERE (Thursday, October 24 – Atlanta, GA) – This week, emerging hip hop artist Spade Melo released the visuals for his follow up single “Bottom” off his debut EP Aces High which is set to release this fall. “Bottom” comes on the heels of Spade’s well received debut single “Derrick Rose” which is…
Mississippi’s Cyrus Webb Celebrates Milestones as Media Personality, Influencer
At the age of 44, Mississippi native Cyrus Webb is living a life he could have never imagined. In 2019, he is celebrating 16 years as host and of the popular radio show and podcast Conversations LIVE which boasts millions of listeners online, interviewing over 8k guests. In August 2019, he reached the milestone of 13 years…
3 Things Responsible Brands Have in Common
Today there is a significant drive for businesses to be more responsible. There have been a wave of recent climate change protests across Europe, for example, inspired by such activists as the Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg. In solidarity with these European protests, a new generation of climate activistshave also arisen in the US. Led by teenagers such as…
20th Annual Crossroads Film Festival Coming April 11-14, 2019 to Malco Grandview Cinema in Madison
For more information, contact:
Michele Baker, 601-345-5674 or coord@crossroadsfilmfestival.com
5-Years of Southern Laced: Always remember why you started.
FROM THE EDITOR Southern Laced was born out of creativity during a very dark time in my life. Over the course of five years, it has slowly revealed itself as a quiet retreat filled with beauty, smiles, and vibrations of uncontainable sparkles and magical moments. Every day, you’ll find me quietly humming as I orbit…
AWARD WINNING R&B SINGER K. MICHELLE DEBUTS NEW SONG “SAVE ME” ON VH-1’S LOVE & HIP-HOP: LOS ANGELES FINALE NEW STUDIO ALBUM SLATED FOR 2019 VIA ENTERTAINMENT ONE
(New York, NY – November 20, 2018) Award-winning R&B singer K. Michelle gave fans just a little taste of what’s to come in 2019 by debuting her new single, “Save Me,” last night on the finale for VH1’s Love & Hip-Hop: Los Angeles. Capping off a very exciting and revealing season, K. Michelle showed her…
“Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones” is Set to Air on December 9th, 2018 at 8PM ET
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BET Networks is set to premiere “Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones,” a star-studded evening that celebrates the life and legacy of the icon. The special was taped in September at the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, and will premiere on BET Networks on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK! Podcast | Episode 5: The Soul Experience Weekend Kickoff
SOUTHERN LACED spoke with Jesse Thompson, who is the Founder of the Jackson Music Awards, about The Soul Experience Weekend. For the past 44 years, Mr. Thompson has watched this event grow from marketing by word of mouth and radio announcements to modern day podcast and other social media platforms. In an interview with SOUTHERN…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK “HOT TOPICS”: Santana talks about 50 Cent vs Papoose, Tamar Braxton vs her no-show band vs Tank, Beyoncé pregnancy rumors, and more.
If you’re ready for some good ole tea, then you might want to sit back and put this podcast on repeat. It’s Hot Topics… and the streets stay talking and stay stalking celebrity lifestyles, news, and real-life situations. Today, we discussed 50 Cent and Papoose’s girly fight, Tamar going off on her no-show band and Tank…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK! Podcast | Episode 4: Fashion Mississippi Week | Hosted by Santana
With a walk as fierce as Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks combined, Angel Lee has become a fashionable force to be reckoned with. The CEO of Angel Lee Modeling (Talent) is a model, runway coach, casting director, production assistant, event producer and talent agent. Over the course of her modeling career, she has appeared in…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK “HOT TOPICS”: Santana talks about Luz Gonzalez, LeBron James going to the Lakers, Lee Daniels’ shade towards Monique, and more.
If you’re ready for some good ole tea, then you might want to sit back and put this podcast on repeat. It’s Hot Topics… and the streets stay talking and stay stalking celebrity lifestyles, news, and real-life situations. Today, we discussed Luz Gonzalez, LeBron James switching to the Lakers, and so much more! Tune in every…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK “HOT TOPICS”: Santana talks about the BET awards, Drake’s double album, passing of Joe Jackson death, and more.
If you’re ready for some good ole tea, then you might want to sit back and put this podcast on repeat. It’s Hot Topics… and the streets stay talking and stay stalking celebrity lifestyles, news, and real-life situations. Today, we discussed the passing of Joe Jackson, Drake’s double album, and so much more! Tune in every…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK “HOT TOPICS”: Santana and GStampz talk about Everything Is Love album, reactions to XXXtentacion’s unexpected death, and more.
If you’re ready for some good ole tea, then you might want to sit back and put this podcast on repeat. It’s Hot Topics… and the streets stay talking and stay stalking celebrity lifestyles, news, and real-life situations. Today, we discussed the passing of XXXTentacion, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s new album, and so much more! Tune in…
‘House of Cards’ and ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ Actor Reg E. Cathey Dead at 59
Netflix’s House of Cards actor Reg E. Cathey has passed away at the age of 59. The Emmy-winning actor, who is known for his roles in The Wire, Oz and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, transitioned at his home in New York surrounded by family and friends. According to TMZ, Cathey had…
Chat & Chew: A Field Trip for 50 African American High School Males to The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum
ATLANTA, GA (February 9, 2018) To commemorate Black History Month, three local organizations have teamed up to take 50 teenage males from Southwest High School and Northeast Health Science Magnet High School in Macon, GA on a field trip to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta, GA. This day-long trip will provide the students with…
Accountant Sellena Hunter Shares 5 Tax Tips to Get Us Ready for 2018
Are you ready to file your income tax? If so, there are some important changes you need to know about for the 2017 tax year. To help us better understand the new IRS tax updates for 2018 (2017 tax year), I reached out to Sellena Roberson Hunter, owner of 1st United Tax and Accounting, LLC. Here’s…
7 Countries that Said ‘Adios’ to Fossil Fuels & Run 100% on Clean Energy
If there’s a reason why some countries have succeeded in transforming their energy source from fossil fuel to clean energy, it is because of the clamor from people. They kept on knocking on the government’s door to make sure they don’t go back to fossil fuel. As a result, countries like Tokelau, Costa Rica, and…
Finding Our Black and Brown Girls!
Over the past weeks, many black and Latina girls have been disappearing in Washington D.C. and a lot of people have been wondering why there hasn’t been a public Amber Alert. It’s as if they are not trying to find these girls who are being kidnapped. Missing Person: Jessy Hernandez, 23, last seen 3/21 in…
Afro Latino History Is Black History
So one of my friends was telling about a conversation he was having in class with his teacher and students about there is no such thing as an Afro Latino. He told them yes there is because one of my friends is an Afro Latina. So the teacher asked,“what is that?” He told her that…
Racist or A Bad Joke?
I recently watched a video of comedian George Lopez at one of his comedy shows. As he was telling a joke about Latinos, he stated, “There’s two rules in the f*cking Latino family. Don’t marry anyone black and don’t park in front of their house.” View this post on Instagram @georgelopez you'd think after having…
Former Mexican President Tweets: “I am not paying for that f—— wall.”
Yesterday, Donald Trump took to Twitter to explain that the United States would be paying to build a wall on the border of the United States and Mexico. He went on to tweet that the United States would be paid back by Mexico. The dishonest media does not report that any money spent on building…
Where’s My Refund? New Law Expected to Delay Tax Refunds in 2017
Are you ready to file your income tax? If so, there are some important changes you need to know about for the 2016 tax year. To help us better understand the new IRS tax updates for 2017 (2016 tax year), I reached out to Sellena Roberson Hunter, owner of 1st United Tax and Accounting, LLC. Here’s…
Serena Williams Wins the Auckland Classic Defeating Pauline Parmentier
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Jan 2, 2017, 8:43 PM ET Serena Williams mixed flashes of form and occasional bouts of frustration as she ended four months on the sidelines with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Pauline Parmentier on Tuesday in the first round of the ASB Classic.Top-seeded Williams had to wait…
SPECIAL EDITION: The Color Line
I do not know if it was premonition… a few months ago before the election of Donald Trump, The Color Line exhibition was announced in France at the Quai Branly Museum. The term “Color Line” was originally used as a reference to the racial segregation that existed in the United States after the abolition of…
