Ten Years In, PLC Detroit and New Balance Continue Creating Pathways into the Design Industry
As conversations around workforce readiness continue across higher education and corporate America, one partnership has quietly spent the past decade proving what happens when education and industry work together with purpose. Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design (PLC Detroit) and global athletic footwear and apparel powerhouse New Balance are celebrating 10 years of collaboration…
Nicki Minaj Faces Online Backlash After Appearing With Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry
Nicki Minaj’s appearance alongside Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry at a White House event Monday drew criticism across social media, with many fans citing the Republican governor’s record on voting rights and other issues as they questioned the rapper’s continued association with conservative political figures. Photos shared from the White House luncheon showed Minaj standing with…
Rhyan Hill Brings Tito Jackson’s Quiet Strength and Musical Legacy to Life in Michael
Actor Rhyan Hill takes on the role of Tito Jackson in the film Michael, infusing the character with a remarkable blend of musical discipline and emotional restraint, effectively portraying one of the most understated yet significant members of the legendary group The Jackson 5. You play Tito Jackson in Michael. What did you focus on…
Carl and Love Jones to Showcase Animation, Talent, and Storytelling at Dream Con
Carl and Love Jones, the husband-and-wife co-founders of the award-winning, Black-owned animation studio Martian Blueberry, will bring a slate of panels, live events, and a voice acting competition to Dream Con, offering fans and creators a closer look at the studio’s work and upcoming projects. The pair also will be available for select media interviews…
OWN Debuts Two New Digital Series, Glow Up in 5 and Dating Download
OWN is expanding its digital lineup this month with two new original series that put women creators front and center, blending beauty, dating, and lifestyle content for online audiences. The network announced that Glow Up in 5, starring actress and lifestyle creator Zoe Spencer, premieres July 21, followed by Dating Download, hosted by media personality…
V. Ciannii Keeps Building With New Single “Shots Fired” feat. Millyz and Tony Sunshine
Born and raised in Rochester, New York, V. Ciannii has been making music since he was 11 years old. His older brother, who owned a recording studio, introduced him to recording and helped spark his passion for music. Inspired by Jadakiss, Big Pun, Meek Mill, 38 Spesh, and Benny The Butcher, V. Ciannii is known…
Dallas Artists ShySpeaks, Tye Harris, Gavin Copeland, and xBValentine Create a City-Inspired Anthem
Before thousands of fans gathered at the FIFA Fan Festival in Dallas, four North Texas artists came together to create an anthem reflecting the city’s sound, culture, and energy. Led by ShySpeaks and Tye Harris, who also produced the energetic track, and featuring Gavin Copeland and xBValentine, “World in Our City” blends hip-hop, soul, bilingual…
Inside This World Is Not My Own: The Life and Art of Nellie Mae Rowe
dream hampton and Petter Ringbom discuss how the fascinating documentary, This World Is Not My Own, reimagines the history, creative genius, and legacy of self-taught artist Nellie Mae Rowe. Before museums, retrospectives or the language of legacy arrived, Nellie Mae Rowe had already built a universe of her own. Inside the Georgia home she called…
