Oakland is getting ready to host its Fourth Annual Black Music Month Festival on Saturday, June 28 at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle. This event has become a key part of the city’s celebration of Black music and culture, bringing people of all ages together. Organized by the School of the Getdown and A Train Productions, the […]
Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis will be awarded an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts by the American Film Institute (AFI) in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the moving image. The honor will be presented during the AFI Conservatory’s commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025, scheduled to take place on August 8 at the TCL […]
Benjamin Netanyahu is no stranger to confrontation. But even by his own standards, Israel’s recent military escalation against Iran marks a stunning, high-risk shift in regional dynamics, and potentially, the global order. Over the past week, Israel, under Netanyahu’s direct command, has launched a string of devastating airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear installations. Among […]
Travis Hunter is no stranger to making headlines. But this time, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ newest star isn’t turning heads on the field—he’s setting records in real estate. Travis Hunter, who captured the nation’s attention as the Heisman Trophy winner at the University of Colorado, has just snapped up a stunning $3.275 million mansion in Jacksonville’s […]
Grammy-winning gospel legend Kirk Franklin is turning his vision for Black-owned media into reality with a new business move aimed at reshaping the entertainment landscape from within. On June 2, Franklin announced a groundbreaking partnership with Insignia Assets, an all-Black-owned entertainment company founded by Norman Gyam and Jonathan Jay. The venture brings together Franklin’s acclaimed […]
