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Alaska Airlines and star NFL quarterback Russell Wilson are coming to the rescue of Seahawk fans across the country by offering to fly two loyal fans to Seattle this weekend to watch the Seahawks battle the New Orleans Saints in their divisional playoff game. In “Russell’s 12th Fan Rescue” contest, Seahawk fans are asked to [...]

Deemed a “game changer” by MSU Coach, Mark Dantonio, just three weeks into his tenure, Blackwell was credited with immediate recruiting gains. The last time Michigan State Spartans were Rose Bowl champions, the now Director of College Advancement and Performance & Camp Director, Curtis Blackwell, was just a 10-year-old tyke throwing around a football with [...]

Juanita Moore, a pioneering African American actress who was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in the classic 1959 drama “Imitation of Life,” has died. The Associated Press reports that Moore collapsed and died at her Los Angeles home Wednesday. Although accounts of the actress’ age have differed over the years, her step-grandson, [...]

James Avery, who portrayed the commanding yet cuddly father figure on the hit 1990s sit-com “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” died at a Glendale hospital Tuesday night due to complications from open heart surgery, according to his manager. He was 65, according to public records. Avery was mourned by his “Fresh Prince” co-star Alfonso Ribeiro [...]

Following the resignation of Ben Jealous from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), an Executive Search Committee, tapped to select a new president and CEO, has been announced. Among those named to the committee is noted philanthropist and civil rights advocate, Lamell McMorris. Recruited as vice-chairman, McMorris will join fellow NAACP National Board Member, [...]

BET Networks confirmed that actor and comedian Wayne Brady will host the 2014 ”BET HONORS,” a star studded unforgettable night celebrating distinguished Africans Americans performing at exceptional levels in the areas of music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education. Just in time for Black History Month, the show taping scheduled for Saturday, February 8, 2014 promises to inspire, electrify and educate. ”BET [...]

Sonja Hines of H&S Resources Corporation was one of twenty-five women selected to receive the 2013 Women of Color Award from 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, D.C.  Presented in partnership with the Women Presidents’ Organization, the awards are based upon the success of these distinguished business leaders and for service to the community. “I am honored [...]

Moguldom Media Group LLC (“MMG”), the leading digital media company serving multicultural audiences, announced that boxing champion, TV host and mother of two, Laila Ali, has joined MadameNoire, the company’s leading lifestyle website for multicultural women. Ali joined MadameNoire to host the popular online video series, “Mommy in Chief.” The fourth season of “Mommy in Chief” features four [...]

Beyonce surprised fans late Friday night with the release of a studio album on iTunes without any previous promotion or warning. The unique new album sold a whopping 80,000 copies in the first three hours according to Billboard.com. Her self entitled fifth album came with zero promotion or warning to fans, a move the singer [...]

World renowned television and film actress Elise Neal, best known for portraying memorable characters in award-nominated roles has signed on to be the face of the 2014 Spring/Summer line of extraordinary colors from Lip Addyct. From her character “Scrappy” in Rosewood to a Elise’s most recent guest appearance on ABC’s “Scandal,” Neal has an amazing ability to transform [...]