Black History Month
Sponsors and friends are invited to join us for Brushstrokes of Governor L. Douglas Wilder: An Art Exhibit & Auction Benefiting the Wilder National Ovation Scholarship. The event will feature a silent auction of Wilder’s original watercolor paintings along with a program highlighting his artistic journey and an opportunity to meet the inaugural 2025 recipients […]
(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will host its Washington, DC Gala Benefit, celebrating the inaugural season led by Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack. The black-tie benefit is the centerpiece of an expansive 11-performance engagement from January 30 – February 8, promoted by Live Nation, and launches a coast-to-coast US […]
LOS ANGELES (January 12, 2026) – Today, the NAACP announced the full list of “57th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar, Michael B. Jordan, and Teyana Taylor nominated for Entertainer of the Year. Select categories will be revealed during the two-hour LIVE TV special, airing Saturday, February 28, 2026, from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, at 8 PM ET/ 8 PM PT on […]
HOUSTON, Jan 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In 2026, Pastor Keion Henderson and Lady Shaunie Henderson will launch the highly anticipated “Not Your Typical” (NYT) Tour, a multi-city, global faith experience bringing their message of faith, authenticity, and cultural relevance to audiences across the United States and internationally. The tour marks a new chapter for one of the fastest-growing churches in America. […]
Richmond, VA — Virginia Union University will welcome Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger as the keynote speaker for its 48th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders Breakfast, a signature event honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The celebration will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. at the Richmond Marriott and will center on […]
Newport News, Virginia. – The Andrew Shannon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. PARADE, FEEDING 5000 ™ and Concert honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held on Sunday, January 18th, 2026 in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Willard G. Maxwell Jr., Pastor of New Beech Grove Baptist Church will serve as the Keynote Speaker. This is […]
5x Grammy® Award winning R&B singer-producer and Maroon 5-member, PJ Morton, and Darrel Walls, of the 4x Grammy® Award nominated Walls Group sibling quartet, have earned two Grammy® Award nominations for their project, Heart of Mine (Tyscot /Gumbo Studios). It earned a nod in the Best Gospel Album category and the track “Amazing” caught a wink in the category of Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song. “Being […]
LOS ANGELES (November 28, 2025) – Today, NAACP and BET announced the “57th NAACP Image Awards” will air live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday, February 28, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET. Beloved comedian, actor, and writer Deon Cole will return as host. “BET is honored to continue our longstanding partnership with the NAACP to bring the Image Awards to the world in […]
Adrian Anderson, celebrated artist, entrepreneur, and former member of the Dove Award winning, Grammy nominated gospel group Trinitee 5:7, has officially launched KindnessLoveGlamour.com (KLG), a lifestyle brand co-founded with her sister Anita McClinton. KLG intertwines heritage, beauty, style, and a commitment to community impact, honoring the timeless values of their mother, Juanita, and grandmother, affectionately called […]
Black PR Wire) The National Civil Rights Museum is proud to announce the distinguished honorees for the 34th Freedom Award, recognizing their exceptional contributions to civil and human rights. The Museum’s signature event, the Freedom Award, pays tribute to individuals who have shown unwavering commitment to advancing truth, equity, and justice in a time when […]
UMe is proud to announce a year-long centennial celebration honoring the life and legacy of the legendary B.B. King’s 100th birthday. Born September 16, 1925, to sharecroppers in Mississippi, B.B. King rose from humble beginnings—picking cotton and playing gospel and blues on street corners—to become the most beloved ambassador of the blues. With his guitar Lucille in hand, King transformed […]
Multi-Grammy Award-Winning Soweto Gospel Choir Shares Their Universal Message of Love & Unity on Blockbuster North American Tour Highlighting Music from Shanachie Recording HOPE & More in a Program Called PEACE! Click Here For A Complete List Of North American Tour Dates Kicking Off This Month!
