In a moment that Broadway insiders are already calling a defining moment of the 2026 season, producer Lamar Richardson stepped onto the Radio City Music Hall stage on June 7 to accept the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical for Ragtime. At just 33, Richardson has added a third Tony trophy to his […]
When entrepreneur Nagela Duperval entered the restaurant business, she imagined a path to financial freedom and cultural influence. Instead, her journey tested her resilience, strained personal relationships, and changed her understanding of entrepreneurship in a tough economy. Her honest reflections, shared at the How I Got Here (HIGH) small-business summit and reported by Black Enterprise, […]
In a media landscape flooded with news that quickly fades, a new project is prompting listeners to confront a chapter of American history that still impacts today’s political and social landscape. “Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise.” It is an eight-part podcast series co-hosted by former President Barack Obama and journalist Malcolm Gladwell. The podcast launched on […]
In a moment that has drawn national attention and sparked discussions about joy, opportunity, and generational impact, Grammy-winning rapper Lil Baby has kept a personal promise by paying off over $24,000 in student loan debt for a recent graduate of Spelman College, one of the top historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the country. […]
The sports world woke up Monday feeling deep sadness as the Chicago Bulls and NBA community mourned the death of Stacey King. He was a three-time NBA champion, an iconic broadcaster, and one of the most recognized figures in Bulls history. King passed away at the age of 59. The Chicago Bulls confirmed King’s passing […]