Urban Magazine’s September Issue Spotlights erika bryant’s Fearless Journey of Growth, Love, and Creative Evolution
Urban Magazine’s September issue spotlights multi-hyphenate creative erika bryant (intentionally lowercased), who returns for her second cover as she approaches her 50th birthday and reflects on more than two decades working across music, television, producing, writing, and entrepreneurship. Bryant discusses the importance of betting on yourself, following purpose over money, building creative teams with compassion,…
Far Rockaway to Honor Rapper Chinx With Street Co-Naming, Back-to-School Block Party
The Far Rockaway community will gather Saturday to honor the life and legacy of rapper Lionel “Chinx” Pickens with a street co-naming ceremony and a back-to-school block party celebrating local families and children. The Lionel “Chinx” Pickens Street Co-Naming & Back to School Block Party will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 5 on Oceancrest…
NY AG Letitia James Announces Arrest of Former Rochester Nursing Home Aide
A former certified nursing assistant at a Rochester nursing home has been charged with assaulting an elderly resident, leaving him injured and requiring hospital treatment, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday. C’Vanna Gibson, 24, of Rochester, was arrested and arraigned in Rochester City Court on charges stemming from an alleged Dec. 11, 2025,…
Tiffany Harris Is Building Black Generational Wealth and a Stronger Future for Baltimore
As the visionary founder of Century 21 Harris, Hawkins & Co. and the esteemed president of the Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors, Tiffany Harris passionately advocates for the creation of Black generational wealth and the empowerment of communities, recognizing the profound impact that homeownership and economic stability can have on future generations. You built Century…
Black Public Media Opens Submissions for 10th PitchBLACK Competition
Black Public Media has opened submissions for the 2026 edition of its PitchBLACK competition, offering independent filmmakers the chance to compete for $150,000 in production funding. The Harlem-based nonprofit announced Wednesday that it is seeking feature-length nonfiction projects for the 10th PitchBLACK Forum & Awards, scheduled for next spring. Five projects will be selected to…
Kawhi Leonard Accepts Responsibility for Inner-Circle ‘Lapses in Judgment’ After NBA Probe
Kawhi Leonard said Wednesday that he accepts responsibility for “lapses in judgment” by people in his inner circle while maintaining he had no knowledge of any effort to circumvent the NBA salary cap. Leonard issued the statement through his new agent, Harrison Gaines, as the league’s investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers and outside sponsorship…
Nicki Minaj Joins Trump Administration’s $1 Million Business Pitch Competition as Judge
Nicki Minaj is adding another high-profile role to her résumé, this time as a celebrity judge for a Trump administration-backed small-business competition. The rapper will appear on the judging panel for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Million Dollar Pitch Competition, formerly promoted as the Patriot Pitch Competition. The live finale is set for Sept. 18…
Against the Odds: How Jimmy DaSaint Turned Adversity Into Art, Purpose, and Success
Jimmy DaSaint’s journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to becoming a bestselling author, award‑winning filmmaker, and recording artist is a testament to survival, resilience, and purpose. His life story illustrates the power of transformation and the impact of determination in overcoming adversity. Through his creative endeavors, he inspires others to pursue their dreams, regardless…
