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Jonathan A. Mason, Sr., International President and Micheal Cristal, International First Vice President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., will join a large, bipartisan congressional delegation for a three-day civil rights pilgrimage to Alabama.  Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., who has led the pilgrimage every year since 1998, will lead the march as it passes through Birmingham, Selma, Montgomery and Marion.  On Saturday, March 7, [...]

Honeywell and NASA’s award-winning, hip-hop physics education program, FMA Live! Forces in Motion, is making its way to Northeastern U.S. middle schools this spring. Aiming to inspire students to learn and enjoy math and science in a compelling, fun and memorable way, the popular show is in high demand, having been performed before 400,000 students in all [...]

For three consecutive years, BET Networks and AEG partner to bring the heat to Los Angeles when BET Experience takes over L.A. LIVE June 25 – 28, 2015. A four day event, there’s something for everyone as attendees will have the opportunity to experience a plethora of music and comedy concerts, entertaining and interactive activations at the FREE [...]

Foot Locker, Inc., the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, today unveiled its latest commercial featuring NBA Star Kyrie Irving and his signature Nike shoe, the KYRIE 1, alongside actor and rapper, Ice-T. The 30-second spot, titled “Acting,” is part of Foot Locker’s national “It Must Be February” marketing campaign. The spot opens with Irving showing off his latest [...]

McDonald’s USA and the American Black Film Festival are joining forces to launch the McDonald’s Lovin’ Video Competition. To complement the new “Lovin” campaign, up-and-coming filmmakers are challenged to create one 90-second film that brings to life McDonald’s philosophy that, “A little more lovin’ can change a lot.” Aspiring filmmakers nationwide are encouraged to enter their best, original [...]

Actor Kinyumba Mutakabbir will play agent Samuel Tharpe in the action thriller Black Salt. The movie trailer is set for release in February, in honor of Black history month. Owen Ratliff created the Black Salt franchise in an effort to introduce more African Americans into leading superhero type roles. Mr. Ratliff has been preparing Black Salt for more than [...]

SoftSheen-Carson Laboratories, the #1 ethnic haircare brand in the world, in partnership with The Wendy Williams Show, gave two lucky “Wendy Watchers” fabulous hair makeovers, along with tips and tricks on how to get everyday glam using Dark and Lovely Au Naturale and Optimum Amla Legend. Catering to all hair textures and types – from naturally curly and coily to [...]

Black History Month celebrates the legacy of African Americans whose contributions have helped build us a better future. To celebrate Black History Month this February, Verizon is shining a spotlight on a group of Bronx Academy Middle School students who had the odds stacked against them. A national app challenge provided the students with the impetus to [...]

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest global AIDS organization, will commemorate National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and officially announce its Black AIDS Crisis Taskforce (ABACT) at a private champagne brunch and celebrity media event on February 7th, 2015 at 12 p.m. at H.O.M.E. Beverly Hills, located at 430 North Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, 90210. In collaboration with celebrities [...]

Capstone Young Readers, a leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, announces for February release Juneteenth for Mazie, just in time for Black History Month. This beautiful story by award-winning author and illustrator Floyd Cooper will captivate both children and adults. June 19, 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, and [...]