Top National Stories of 2020
December 31, 2020
Top National Stories of 2020
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Cathy Hughes
EXCLUSIVE: 40 Years of Cathy Hughes’ Leadership at Urban One Fulfilling Dr. King’s Dream
January 16, 2020
As the nation celebrates the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this month, those who knew King well, say Hughes and Urban One are the epitome of King’s dream.
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Uplifting Black Youth through the Retelling of Past and Present Pan African History
May 2, 2019
Local non-profit the Talented Tenth Publications uses Black History books to inspire children.
Comcast Formally Launches Afro and Cleo, Two New Black-Centric Networks
March 21, 2019
“I’m excited that this is by us, for us and there’s going to be a lot of great content that reflects our lifestyle,” said Michelle Rice, the general manager at Cleo TV, who joined cast members from various Cleo TV shows, executives from Comcast Afro and others to celebrate the launch of the new channels at the Newseum on Thursday, March 14.
Sistahs in Business Expo Celebrates Atlanta’s Entrepreneurial Women of Color
August 30, 2018
The Sistahs in Business Expo (SIB Expo) will make the final stop of its 2018 tour in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, October 13. The all-day event will take place from 10am – 4pm EST at the DeKalb Conference Center, located at 495 North Indian Creek Drive in Clarkston.
Dick Gregory; A Civil Rights Pioneer On and Off the Stage Dies at 84
August 24, 2017
“One of the things I keep learning is that the secret of being happy is doing things for other people,” said satirist, comedic icon, and activist Dick Gregory who passed away Saturday, August 19.
Actress Jillian Reeves At TV One Premiere Of “Media”
March 15, 2017
Actress Jillian Reeves chats with the Los Angeles Sentinel about her role in the new TV One series “Media”.
Actor Blue Kimble At TV One Premiere Of “Media”
March 15, 2017
Actor Blue Kimble chats with the Los Angeles Sentinel about his role in the new TV One series “Media”
Brian White At The TV One Premiere Of “Media”
March 11, 2017
Actor Brian White chats with the Los Angeles Sentinel about his new role in the TV One series “MEDIA” and the importance of showcasing Black people in positions of power and success.
Reporter/Videographer: Brittany K. Jackson
Cathy Hughes’ TV One Series “MEDIA” Gives New Meaning to Money, Power & Success
February 22, 2017
The new TV One series “MEDIA” features a striking tale of “more money more problems” for a Black-owned entertainment company in Atlanta called JUMP. In an intricate twist of affairs, “MEDIA” explores the perks of a family placed in multifaceted positions of power, and the not so pleasurable aspects of the entertainment business and the intricate “office” politics taking place behind the scenes.
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Howard U Honors Radio One Founder Cathy Hughes
October 26, 2016
Howard University honored Cathy Hughes, founder and chairperson of Radio One, Inc., the largest Black-owned multi-media company in the country, with the unveiling of the Cathy Hughes School of Communications today.
Cathy Hughes Receives Double Honor at 4th Annual Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame
August 24, 2016
Cathy Hughes was recently announced as Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame 2016 Hall of Fame inductee