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CURTIS SYMONDS: PRESIDENT, CO-FOUNDER HBCU GO

April 16, 2026 admin 0

By Staff Curtis Symonds, an esteemed member of the “Cable TV Pioneers”, is an innovative and charismatic cable television distribution and marketing pioneer. He is currently Co-Founder and President of HBCU GO, a free streaming digital platform and the leading media provider dedicated to […]

Rev. Jackson Lifted All of Us Higher

February 19, 2026 admin 0

By Ben Jealous One of the great strengths of our movement is that our leaders do more than inspire young people — they keep the door open for them. The leaders who carried forward the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther […]

Just Logan has always been a force of nature

August 14, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Photos Daryl Wilkerson Jr. From belting out Tina Turner hits at the age of three to writing on J. Ivy’s GRAMMY-winning album The Poet Who Sat by the Door and winning an Independent Shorts Award for his music video Gots Tah […]

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GLOBAL CONVERSATIONS WITH THE FLY PROF. – Caretakers of the Community-Jazz

July 1, 2025 admin 0

By Earl N. Caldwell II Welcome to Global Conversations With The Fly Prof. In this edition, I am excited to introduce you to several remarkable individuals who are transforming lives and shaping cultures—both locally and globally—through the universal language of […]

GLOBAL CONVERSATIONS WITH THE FLY PROF.-Earl N. Caldwell II

May 30, 2025 admin 0

By Earl Caldwell Welcome to the first edition of Global Conversations With The Fly Prof. Each month, I’ll introduce you to a range of individuals, businesses, places, and ideas that I hope will spark curiosity, conversation, and creativity. This series […]

Stay Well Community Health Initiative’s Nationwide Vaccination Day Vaccinates Hundreds of People Across the Country Against COVID-19

April 28, 2023 admin 0

By Dena Vang WASHINGTON—The Stay Well Community Health Initiative’s Nationwide Vaccination Day delivered over 400 COVID-19 vaccinations and free health resources to hundreds of people in a single day on Saturday, April, 22. In recognition of April being National Minority […]

An Interview with Frank Trigg

January 9, 2023 admin 0

Tell us about your education. I went to Langston University on a football scholarship for my first semester of college. I then moved back to Illinois, attending Aurora University, attaining a scholarship for Voice. I then attained a scholarship for […]

Interview With Donice Bibbs owner of John Wesley Eyewear Designs

September 9, 2022 admin 0

What inspired you to become an entrepreneur I have always had a knack for “doing my own thing”. And I have always had leadership qualities dating back to high school. In high school, I founded a “sorority” with some girlfriends […]

Businessman and Entrepreneur Brandon McGhee Merges Creativity and Tech-saavy With New Line of Luggage

July 1, 2022 admin 0

By: Kymberly Amara Having the capability to work from anywhere is essential, and living out of a suitcase can be hectic for those who are catching flights and jet-setting across the globe. No matter the airline or location, ensuring your […]

Merry Green The Visionary CEO and Founder of The Black Women’s Expo-BWE Next

June 16, 2022 admin Comments Off

By: Allaire W Curating events centered around Black women’s issues is nothing new for Merry Green. As president of MGPG Events, she understands the need for spaces that cater to African American women with a focus on mental health and […]

Chicago-Based Rapper’s New Music ‘Campaign’ Focuses On Artist Development

October 26, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

NLM Geno aims to make his enterprise a global powerhouse.
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Vershawn Sanders-Ward Artistic Director & CEO of Red Clay Dance Company

March 5, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about the Red Clay Dance Company. We are Artivism in Motion! Red Clay Dance Company lives to awaken “glocal” change through creating, performing and teaching dances of the African Diaspora–change that transforms cultural and socio-economic […]