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It’s been a busy 2013 for Christian inspirational writer Aleysha Proctor, who has a penchant for encouraging people during life’s most difficult times. One faithful reader rushed to the emergency room with one of the acclaimed author’s books in hand to keep her spirits high. Proctor continues to uplift others with her fifth book, “Good News [...]

With the broad appeal of the popular Netflix series “Orange is the New Black,” the release of celebrated actor/author Hill Harper’s new book, “Letters To An Incarcerated Brother,” and television’s Judge Greg Mathis’ launch of his own Prisoner Empowerment Education and Respect (PEER) Initiative, the public perception of America’s prison system and its prisoners is rapidly evolving. Discriminatory drug [...]

Cocoa Media Group (CMG), the fastest growing collection of premium digital destinations targeting young women of color, including CocoaFab.com and CocoaFab.TV and CocoaStyle.com, added two A-list beauty veterans to their roster of contributors. Former Essence magazine beauty editors, and co-founders of The Beauty Beat Box, Tasha Turner and Marcia Caster have joined the CocoaStyle team to contribute beauty, skincare and hair care [...]

The General Motors Foundation announced grants totaling $2.9 million to support 26 leading universities and partnering organizations across the country this year through its University/Organization Partner Program. The initiative provides funding to advance secondary education curricula in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, also known as STEM, information technology and other fields important to the automotive industry. “Working with leaders [...]

l to r:  Team Toyota Marketing Director Chris Branchide, One Simple Wish founder Danielle Gletow and Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels of Run-D.M.C. celebrated the delivery of a Toyota Highlander on Nov. 23, 2013 as part of the 100 Cars for Good program. On a night dedicated to recognizing the hard work of its supporters and volunteers, [...]

Nickelodeon has ordered a second season of its hit family comedy for Nick at Nite and NickMom, Instant Mom, it was announced today by Russell Hicks, Nickelodeon’s President of Content Development and Production.  In addition, the series, starring Tia Mowry-Hardrict (Tia & Tamera), has also been greenlit for six additional episodes to add to its [...]

Definitive Technology, a leader in offering high-end loudspeaker solutions, has announced a comprehensive media campaign featuring brand partner and nine-time GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist, John Legend, deservedly titled “This is Sound.” In support of the campaign, a video encompassing the brand’s dedication to precision audio features Legend discussing his love of music, quality craftsmanship and unique [...]

Sonia Jackson Myles, an accomplished corporate executive at Fortune 500 companies and currently the founder, president and CEO of The Sister Accord, LLC, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at The MATLET Group. The firm owns two manufacturing companies, Packaging Graphics, LLC in Pawtucket and Central Florida Press, LLC in Orlando, as well [...]

To kick-off the 2013 holiday season, REVOLT TV announced plans to air a one-hour, prime time special event featuring Queen Mary J. Blige. Premiering on Thanksgiving night at 8pm eastern, “A Mary Christmas” will feature Mary as she shares her magical take on Christmas classics, along with special guest Tyrese and host Queen Latifah. The special [...]

Columbia Records is proud to announce that it has entered into a partnership with Multi-Platinum GRAMMY Award winning recording artist T.I. and his label Grand Hustle to release his highly anticipated new studio album. The signing adds to an already incredible year for T.I. This past summer, T.I. was featured on Robin Thicke’s #1 record [...]