Month: November 2024

NEW YORK, USA – BET has announced the launch of Shop With BET, a curated online marketplace developed in partnership with Cistus Media. Designed to spotlight Black-owned and inclusive brands, the platform provides a unique shopping experience just in time for the holiday season. Featuring products that celebrate Black entrepreneurs, small businesses, and culturally inclusive […]

MIAMI, USA – The enigmatic and dynamic artist Positiveman, known for his electrifying music and inspiring message, has released his latest single, “Bomba”. The track, brimming with good vibes and infectious energy, is now available on all digital platforms and has already begun to capture the hearts of listeners worldwide. Positiveman, whose identity remains shrouded […]

NEW YORK, USA — Renowned motivational speaker and New York Times bestselling author Lisa Nichols is set to make her Broadway debut in a one-night-only performance of her theatrical production, When My Soul Speaks. The highly anticipated event will take place on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater in New York […]

NEW YORK — Pharrell Williams’ non-profit organization, Black Ambition, awarded over $2.7 million to 30 trailblazing Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs at its Fourth Annual Demo Day celebration last weekend. The event celebrated the innovation and resilience of underrepresented founders, reinforcing Black Ambition’s mission to close opportunity and wealth gaps in marginalized communities. The $1 million […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 2nd Annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival, held at Howard University, spotlighted the brilliance of Black filmmakers and the transformative power of cinema. Over two days, attendees explored the intricacies of independent filmmaking and the expansive world of studio and network production through panels, masterclasses, screenings, and workshops featuring leading Hollywood […]

MIAMI, FL — The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is celebrating 10 years of Art of Black Miami (AOBM), a transformative initiative that began in Greater Miami’s heritage neighborhoods and has grown into a countywide showcase of artistic excellence. Launched in areas like Little Haiti, Little Havana, Coconut Grove, and Historic Overtown, AOBM […]

Toronto, Ontario – Legendary Reggae producer and Dub pioneer King Jammy is set to release his latest masterpiece, Unites the Nations With Dub, on November 29, 2024. Distributed by Jammy’s and Greensleeves Records, the album promises to deliver a sonic journey of positive vibrations, designed to bring unity through the power of Dub. Fans can […]

OAKLAND, Calif. — Nuvo Noir, a premier celebration of Black and Brown creativity across art, fashion, and technology, is gearing up to ring in the new year with a dynamic event at Oakland’s historic Geoffrey’s Inner Circle on December 31, 2024. The evening will feature jazz sensation Ayo Brame, along with a range of interactive […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Dancehall star Xyclone has once again demonstrated his global appeal with the release of his latest EP, The Sounds of Gambia, distributed by OneRPM. The EP, which debuted on November 8, has taken the charts by storm, peaking at number 2 on the US iTunes Reggae Albums Chart, second only to Bob […]

Toronto, Canada – Christina Leslie, a Jamaican-Canadian artist whose work intricately weaves themes of identity, history, and community, is set to open her latest exhibition, Likkle Acts, at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa. The exhibition will have its opening reception on Saturday, November 30, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM, marking another milestone in […]