R&B superstar and Grammy Award winning singer Usher has been tapped to headline The 2019 Trifecta Gala, the premiere Derby Eve event of the Kentucky Derby, on Friday, May 3, 2019 at The YUM! Center in downtown Louisville. The Trifecta Gala, recognized by Churchill Downs as an official Kentucky Derby event, is an annual philanthropic
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Police sources: New evidence suggests Jussie Smollett orchestrated attack
Law enforcement sources with knowledge of the investigation tell CNN that Chicago Police believe actor Jussie Smollet paid two men to orchestrate an assault on him that he repo The sources told CNN the two men are now cooperating fully with law enforcement. Smollett told authorities he was attacked early January 29
NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR 50TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
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A Madea Family Funeral
BEYONCÉ, CHADWICK BOSEMAN, RYAN COOGLER, REGINA KING, and LEBRON JAMES NOMINATED FOR 50TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
WENDY RAQUEL ROBINSON & TANK HOST STAR-STUDDED 27TH ANNUAL BOUNCE TRUMPET AWARDS
NAACP Image ® Award-winning Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson and GRAMMY® Award-nominated R&B singer Tank host the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing performances celebrating African-American achievements and contributions. Continue reading “WENDY RAQUEL ROBINSON & TANK HOST STAR-STUDDED 27TH ANNUAL BOUNCE TRUMPET AWARDS” »
NAACP CHAIRMAN’S AWARD TO BE PRESENTED TO CONGRESSWOMAN MAXINE WATERS DURING ’50th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS’
The NAACP announced today that Congresswoman Maxine Waters will be honored with the prestigious NAACP Chairman's Award which is bestowed in recognition of individuals who demonstrate exemplary public service and use their distinct platforms to create agents of change. Leon W. Russell, Chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors,
“Unsung” Featuring Lloyd, Adina Howard, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Shirley Murdock and More
UNSUNG celebrates the lives of trailblazing musicians whose full stories and journey have yet to be explored. This season promises memorable stories of influential artists including R&B heartthrob Lloyd, 90s songstress Adina Howard, 80s family band The Jets, singer/songwriter Shirley Murdock, house music legend Crystal Waters, crooner Glenn Jones, vocalist Kenny Lattimore and contemporary gospel musician Tasha Cobbs Leonard. Through first-hand accounts, interviews with