

HURRICANE KATRINA: RACE AGAINST TIME – A Profound Exploration of Disaster’s Aftermath
HURRICANE KATRINA: RACE AGAINST TIME, premiering on July 27 at 8/7c on National Geographic, offers an intimate and profound exploration into the numerous impacts of the catastrophic disaster, weaving together critical moments of the crisis with the events that led to it. This groundbreaking series presents an unparalleled, emotionally raw examination of the storm’s personal,…

Soapbox.us: Revolutionizing Music, Education, and Fan Engagement with 3D Holograms
Soapbox.us is combining music, education, and technology to deliver 3D holographic experiences both in classrooms and fan spaces. The company produces life-size, spatially interactive performances and interviews featuring well-known artists and historical figures, streamed through virtual reality platforms like Meta Quest. Innovative Classroom Learning For classrooms, the platform transforms traditional instruction by placing immersive educational…

ESSENCE Festival 2025: A Celebration of Culture Interrupted
This year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans was poised to be a masterclass in Black celebration, bringing together a diverse array of talent and showcasing the beauty of our heritage. But instead of uniting generations through music and community, the festival was marred by production woes, leadership changes, and an unmistakable shift in…

Chef Tommy Washington Introduces Handcrafted Sauce and Rub Collection
Chef Tommy Washington, a familiar face in the culinary and television world, has introduced Tommy’s Kitchen, a curated line of sauces and rubs crafted from more than 30 years of experience in professional kitchens around the world. Blending Southern roots with classical training and international influence, Washington’s new brand brings his personal cooking philosophy into…

Raphael Saadiq Expands Critically Acclaimed One-Man Show No Bandwidth
Following a summer of sold-out shows and critical acclaim, Grammy Award-winning artist Raphael Saadiq is set to bring his celebrated one-man show No Bandwidth: One Man, One Night, Three Decades of Hits to more cities this fall. The iconic singer, producer, and songwriter has added 22 new tour dates to meet overwhelming demand. Pre-sale tickets…

JB Thibodeaux Homes and Properties Launches Giveaway to Support First-Time Buyers
A new housing program is giving first-time homebuyers and future real estate investors in the Greater Houston area a rare chance to own property. JB Thibodeaux Homes and Properties, in partnership with Prosperity Bank and the NAACP, has launched the JB Thibodeaux Duplex Flex Giveaway. The winner will receive a brand-new, income-producing duplex. The giveaway…

Male Escort Sues Cassie Ventura, Says She Coerced Him Into Relations With Diddy
A former male escort has filed a civil lawsuit alleging singer Cassie Ventura coerced him into sexual encounters with music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, court documents show. Clayton Howard, who used the alias “Dave” while testifying in Combs’ federal trial, claims Ventura manipulated him over nearly a decade by exploiting his financial dependence and Combs’…

Hebru Brantley Launches Kickstarter to Chronicle FlyBoy’s Origin Story in New Graphic Novel
Hebru Brantley, the acclaimed American contemporary artist known for his vibrant pop-art style and socially resonant themes, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring his iconic character FlyBoy to life in a brand-new graphic novel. This marks a pivotal moment in Brantley’s creative journey, offering fans a deeper look into the backstory of a figure…