Over the course of his 40-year career in entertainment public relations and management, some of those talented, well-known people include the likes of Little Richard, Bette Midler, the Bee Gees, Aaliyah, Rick James, Vanessa Williams, and many more.
Vanessa Williams, Billy Porter and Audra McDonald and other founding members of Black Theatre United have recorded the song and video “Stand for Change,” with all proceeds donated to social justice efforts. The friends recorded their song parts separately due to the pandemic in partnership with the Republic Records Action Committee.
The Black AIDS Institute (BAI) hosted its 20th Annual Heroes in the Struggle Gala on Saturday February 8th, 2020 at the California African American Museum. Actor and activist, Jay Ellis welcomed the audience along with Senator Holly Mitchell.
After decades of relentless political indifference, reparations for slavery have finally arrived at the forefront of national American politics. Practically every 2020 Democratic presidential candidate has embraced the concept to some degree. Many of them attended Al Sharpton’s National Action Network convention in April and promised to sign H.R. 40 if elected president. However, many Black Americans remain concerned as to how substantial the candidates’ plans for reparations truly are. Are candidates making reparations a real priority, or has the term merely become the latest buzzword, guaranteed to garner applause on a debate stage?
Last weekend, singer and actress Vanessa Williams threw a birthday party for her daughter Jillian Hervey, the lead singer of the R&B duo Lion Babe who turned 30 on June 19. The animal print-themed celebration took place at the Los Angeles Zoo and included party favorites from a festive buffet and drinks to customized 30th Birthday M&M’s with “Lion Babe” printed on them. Among the attendees were Hervey’s grandmother and her sister Sasha Fox. Supermodel turned mogul Kathy Ireland, who manages Williams, was also in attendance. Imani Sumbi contributed to this story.
The 2nd Annual Griot Oscar Night Gala celebrating Diversity & Inclusion held at the District by Hannah An. Glitz, glamour and stars were the scene as more than six hundred invited guests convened to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of some of today’s top entertainers, influencers and industry greats who represent in support of diversity and inclusion.
The Annual Awards Honors and Recognize African Americans in the LGBTQ Community and Their Allies.
Gina Brown was pregnant with her daughter when she received the news that she was HIV positive on April Fool’s Day in 1994.
The New Orleans Tribune was the first daily Black newspaper to be published in English and French. Paul Trevigne Sr. was the associate editor.
A week by week lesson on Black History.