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Tavis Smiley Launches Black History Exhibit
Written on 15 Jan, 2009 at 11:09 in Arts & Culture | viewed viewed 2,146 times times | 8 Comments
A courageous speech that helped catapult a little-known senator into the halls of the White house; 18thh century iron shackles that once subdued human cargo traversing the Atlantic; and a key that locked the cell of an activist but helped... (Continue reading)
Surviving Destruction of ‘Black Wall Street’
Written on 21 Nov, 2008 at 17:50 in Arts & Culture | viewed viewed 2,927 times times | 12 Comments
On May 21, 1921, what was once the "Black Wall Street" in Oklahoma became the site of one of the most gruesome race riots in American history. Dr. Olivia Hooker, now a resident of Greenberg, New York, and two other... (Continue reading)
Legendary Soul Artist Isaac Hayes Dies
Written on 11 Aug, 2008 at 9:00 in Arts & Culture | viewed viewed 151 times times | 0 Comments
The legendary Isaac Hayes was found collapsed by his treadmill Sunday afternoon in his Memphis home and later pronounced dead at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. Hayes, 65, was planning to make another record with Stax, the recording label that brought him fame.... (Continue reading)
One on One With Michael Baisden
Written on 11 Aug, 2008 at 2:30 in Arts & Culture | viewed viewed 878 times times | 1 Comment
With a syndicated radio show in some 64 markets across the country, Michael Baisden is one of the nation's most powerful radio voices. The major mastermind behind last year's historic "Free Jena 6" march, Baisden not only entertains his listeners... (Continue reading)
Bernie Mac Dies
Written on 9 Aug, 2008 at 11:45 in Arts & Culture | viewed viewed 293 times times | 0 Comments
Actor and funnyman Bernie Mac, whose career launched into high gear as one of four “Original Kings of Comedy,” died Saturday morning at the age of 50 in a Chicago-area hospital from complications of pneumonia.... (Continue reading)
One on One with Wendy Williams
Written on 4 Aug, 2008 at 7:00 in Arts & Culture | viewed viewed 747 times times | 2 Comments
Known as the "Queen of All Media," Wendy Williams has parlayed 22 years on radio airwaves into best-selling books, TV specials, and now her very own syndicated daytime talk show on Fox. With a penchant for keeping listeners on the... (Continue reading)
One on One with Doug Banks, DeDe McGuire
Written on 2 Aug, 2008 at 14:34 in Arts & Culture | viewed viewed 1,969 times times | 2 Comments
With With a Dallas-based, afternoon-drive radio show that is syndicated in some 31 markets, veteran jock Doug Banks and his co-host, DeDe McGuire, bring a fun mix of humor, popular culture, and information to the airwaves as they spin the... (Continue reading)
One on One With Steve Harvey
Written on 2 Aug, 2008 at 14:13 in Arts & Culture | viewed viewed 587 times times | 0 Comments
When anyone hears the name Steve Harvey the word funny easily comes to mind. After all, this Original Kings of Comedy star and popular former sitcom figure still plays to sold-out shows from coast to coast with his side-splitting stand-up... (Continue reading)
Play Money
Written on 11 Jul, 2008 at 10:30 in Arts & Culture | viewed viewed 777 times times | 1 Comment
Broadway has definitely been on a roll. The Great White Way had a record year in its 2007-2008 season, which ended on May 25, grossing $937.5 million.... (Continue reading)
The Beat Goes On
Written on 13 Jun, 2008 at 4:15 in Arts & Culture | viewed viewed 142 times times | 1 Comment
This week, Grandmaster Flash’s memoir The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash: My Life, My Beat hit the streets, adding him to the ranks of other African American entertainers who in recent years have become authors. ... (Continue reading)
