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Henri Fraser Haven Toronto recognition honours 26 years of service to homeless and marginally housed older men TORONTO, ON — Jamaican-Canadian community worker Henri Fraser has been honoured by Haven Toronto after 26 years of service supporting homeless and marginally housed older men in Toronto. Fraser received the Haven Toronto Outstanding Service Award during the […]

Queen Latifah biopic plans include an upcoming open casting call, with the hip-hop pioneer saying multiple performers may be needed to portray different stages of her life and career. Queen Latifah says the search to portray her on screen may require more than one actress as development continues on the planned film about her life. […]

Lisa Price, Tokyo Stylez, Olamide Olowe, Cornell McBride Sr. and other industry leaders will be honored at the October 10 celebration in Atlanta ATLANTA — Bronner Bros. has announced the honorees for its second annual Beauty Icon Awards, bringing together leaders in beauty, business, artistry, entrepreneurship and innovation for an October celebration in Atlanta. The […]

Black Girl Vitamins Kitchen Confessions podcast brings candid conversations about motherhood, mental health, hormones, aging and wellness to a new video series A New Platform for Black Women’s Health Conversations Black Girl Vitamins has launched Kitchen Confessions, a new video podcast built around candid conversations about the health, wellness and life experiences shaping Black women’s […]

Leon Bridges Happiness Anytime arrived September 25 as a 12-track R&B album produced by J Lloyd and Lydia Kitto of Jungle, blending the singer’s soul roots with a wider rhythmic palette. Leon Bridges has released Happiness Anytime, a 12-track album that reconnects the Grammy-winning singer with the warmth of his early soul work while pushing […]

Tinashe Popstar arrived September 25 with 16 tracks, extending the singer’s post-“Nasty” era through a new Atlantic Records chapter and a visual-heavy rollout. Tinashe has released Popstar, a 16-track album that opens a new chapter in the singer and performer’s career following the renewed mainstream momentum generated by “Nasty.” Released September 25 through A Nice […]

Chief Keef Chicago homecoming brings the drill pioneer back to a stage inside his hometown for the first time since 2012, marking a long-awaited moment in the city’s hip-hop history. CHICAGO — Chief Keef has performed inside Chicago city limits for the first time in 14 years, completing a long-awaited hometown return at Huntington Bank […]

Colin Kaepernick Jay-Z comments have revived debate over Roc Nation’s NFL partnership, with the former quarterback alleging the company planted negative stories after he opposed the 2019 deal. Colin Kaepernick has renewed his criticism of Jay-Z’s relationship with the NFL, reviving one of the most contentious intersections of hip hop, sports and protest politics during […]

Black Cowboys An American Story Dallas exhibition traces the lives, labor and legacy of Black cowboys from Texas ranches and cattle drives to rodeos, law enforcement and popular culture The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum will open Black Cowboys: An American Story on October 9, bringing an exhibition about the lives and work of […]

FOSSI 2027 applications offer eligible students four-year scholarships, mentorship and career development tied to the chemical industry WASHINGTON — The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative has opened applications for its 2027 class, continuing a scholarship program that connects students pursuing STEM degrees at Historically Black Colleges and Universities with financial support, mentoring, internships and career […]