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Today, Andscape, the Black multimedia platform from Disney and ESPN, known as the premier platform for exploring the intersections of race, sports, and culture,” announced the new anthology franchise “&360,” which explores the massive influence of Black culture on American society. The franchise will premiere with the documentary feature “Hip-Hop And The White House, directed by Jesse Washington and featuring Jeezy, whose song “My President” was a significant hip-hop political touchstone.

Liz Hirsh Naftali, the Los Angeles-based commercial real estate investor and philanthropist, has taken on a high-profile role in recent weeks as an advocate for the release of her great niece, held hostage by Hamas, as well as others still held captive.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music The Black Music Action Coalition has announced the honorees for the 2023 BMAC Gala, its annual celebration honoring individuals and organizations who have affected positive change and helped improve equity within the community. Presented by Live Nation, the third annual gala will take place on Thursday, September 21 at the Beverly Hilton — honorees include: ● BMAC Clarence Avant Trailblazer Award: Hip-hop artist, award-winning producer, songwriter, author, DJ, and CEO of So So Def Records Jermaine Dupri ● BMAC Social Impact Award: Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, songwriter, producer Keke Palmer, SVP, Universal Music Group and Executive Director, Task Force for Meaningful Change Dr.

Thania Garcia The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) — a collective of Black creators, activists and influential leaders dedicated to addressing racial inequality in the music industry — has announced its third annual Gala will take place on Sept. 21 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. This year’s event, presented by Live Nation, will be produced by Primary Wave Music and Jesse Collins Entertainment with Collins and Dionne Harmon serving as the gala’s executive producers.

BreAnna Bell Lil Baby was recognized with the Black Music Action Coalition’s Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award on Thursday night at the Music in Action Awards Gala. After being introduced with a video congratulations from his mother Lashawn Jones and Quality Control Music Group founder Pierre Thomas as well as a letter written by Quincy Jones, the rapper took the stage in a dapper velvet black suit, which he paired with some reading glasses on stage. “Not only have you made music history and impacted the course of modern hip-hop, but you use your platform to give back to the community in a meaningful way. And that’s what it’s all about,” said Jones in his letter, which was read to the crowd by his son Quincy Jones III.

Thania Garcia Today (Aug. 4), the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) revealed honorees for its second annual Music in Action Awards Gala on Sept. 22 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.Jon “Big Jon” Platt, chairman and CEO of Sony Music Publishing (pictured at left), will be receiving the Clarence Avant Trailblazer award.

Taraji P. Henson will be back on stage to host the 2022 BET Awards! The network announced that the actress will return to host the annual award show for the second year in a row on Sunday, June 26 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. «I am honored to return as the host of the BET Awards and share the stage with so many powerful and prolific artists; you can even say it is the of Black Excellence,» Henson said in a statement.

Samuel L. Jackson is getting his flowers. The actor is one of the most recognized actors of his generation and, during Saturday night's NAACP Image Awards, he received the prestigious Chairman's Award, an honor recognizing individuals who demonstrate exemplary public service and use of their platforms as agents of change. Past recipients include the late U.S.

Samuel L. Jackson is getting his flowers.

Samuel L. Jackson is getting his flowers. The actor is one of the most recognized actors of his generation and, during Saturday night's NAACP Image Awards, he received the prestigious Chairman's Award, an honor recognizing individuals who demonstrate exemplary public service and use of their platforms as agents of change. Past recipients include the late U.S.

 Samuel L. Jackson will receive the Chairman’s Award during the 53rd NAACP Image Awards this month.

Academy Award-nominated actor and producer Samuel L. Jackson (The Hateful Eight, Pulp Fiction) will be honored at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards with the prestigious Chairman’s Award, the NAACP and BET announced today.

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A.D. Amorosi R&B singer, songwriter and producer Jazmine Sullivan is releasing a deluxe edition of her Grammy-nominated album “Heaux Tales” on Feb 11.The expanded edition will feature a handful new songs along with a multitude of additional “tales,” spoken-word interludes exploring issues of body image, feminism, sexuality, and class, famously executed by Sullivan’s friends including vocalist Ari Lennox who appears on “Ari’s Tale” and “On It” on “Heaux Tales.”Signs that a deluxe edition was coming started in December when Sullivan dropped two fresh song snippets on her Instagram account.

Nicole Pajer On Saturday, Sharon Stone, U.S. Rep.

Derek Chauvin‘s attorney is attempting to overturn the jury’s decision in the George Floyd murder trial.

Even with a Democratic president in Joe Biden who supports him, Director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Antothy Fauci is still taking heat from Republicans in Congress about COVID-19.

Hulu's The United States vs. Billie Holiday hosted its virtual premiere on Wednesday night, with appearances from U.S.

Keith “DeepFuckingValue” Gill has been asked to testify before Congress as part of the GameStop stock saga.As PC Gamer reports, US Representative Maxine Waters, who is also the Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, wants a meeting with key players involved in the recent GameStop stock market saga, including Gill and Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev.

Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., urged the House of Representatives to impeach President Trump on Wednesday, arguing that he was "the worst president in the history of the United States." During a floor speech, Waters warned that last week's riots were a "power grab" by Trump that "will not stop." She said: "This president intends to exercise power long after he is out of office ...

Janelle Monae holds onto two full backpacks while handing out essential items to families in need during her Wondalunch Food Giveaway event over the weekend in Los Angeles.

Megan Thee Stallion is sharing a few personal words of wisdom courtesy of Congresswoman Maxine Waters. The "Body" rapper took to Instagram yesterday to post the letter that the California representative wrote her earlier this year.

The reelection of U.S. Rep.

Joe Collins III, a Navy veteran and South Los Angeles native running against 15-term Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., told "The Ingraham Angle" Monday that his opponent has no substantive record of accomplishments.

U.S. Navy veteran Joe Collins on Saturday released a scathing campaign ad attacking Rep.

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Kim Kardashian West, Chelsea Handler and Maxine Waters are encouraging you to vote! In a video released Friday as part of Deon and Roxanne Taylor’s BE WOKE.

In the afraid new world of COVID-19 and Trumpian politics, the Los Angeles County Democratic Party threw a well-produced, almost seamless virtual party that exceeded expectations and wove woke entertainers and honorees into delivering the same critical message: vote November 3rd  as if your life depends upon it — because it does.

Janelle Monae has her hands full of sacks of food while participating in the Wondalunch Los Angeles Drive-Thru event at Crozier Middle School in Inglewood, Calif., on Friday (May 29).