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Launched by Northwestern Mutual in 2023, the Hometown HBCU Connection Scholarship Program has been implemented as a way of assisting high school students from diverse backgrounds to attend historically Black colleges and universities across the country. But that’s not all. The recipients are also provided opportunities to participate in the company’s renowned internship program and…
Grady Crosby, Northwestern Mutual’s VP and chief sustainability and impact officer, discusses the Hometown HBCU Connection Scholarship and the company’s community engagement efforts. Can you provide an overview of the Northwestern Mutual HBCU Hometown Connection Scholarship and its primary objectives?I think specifically; we know that there are a number of students in underserved environments who…
Terrance Bell is on a mission to redefine the boundaries of a faith-based artist. As a respected musician and recording artist, he believes that the perception of faith-based music is limited to “churchy” themes is a misconception that needs to be challenged. “There is this idea that faith-based artists should stick to strictly ‘religious’ or…
This week, rising media star Monica McNutt joins the discussion with hosts Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero, focusing on increasing viewership amid the growing interest in the WNBA and standout player Caitlin Clark. The conversation also covers the dynamics between Boston Celtics stars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, and the unique challenges faced by…
GRAMMY®-nominated soul icon Marsha Ambrosius has released her new single, “Greedy,” from her upcoming album, CASABLANCO. The album was executive produced by Dr. Dre. Accompanied by string and horn sections, Ambrosius delivers a genre-bending vocal performance, blending scat, hip-hop, jazz, and R&B to tell the story of a tumultuous relationship. The track was produced by…
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Boston Celtics, 122-84, in Game 4 of the NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV, narrowing the series deficit to 3-1. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 29 points, 25 of which came in the first half, with five rebounds and five assists. Kyrie Irving added 21 points, six assists, and…
The Million Dollar Heist, based on the acclaimed iHeart true-crime podcast, follows the infamous story of how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight changed not only one man’s life but ultimately transformed Atlanta into the “Black Mecca.” When a hustler named Chicken Man (Kevin Hart) hosts an afterparty…
BLK Dating App, the leading dating and lifestyle platform for the Black community, is celebrating Pride Month 2024 with the campaign “It’s Giving Space: Celebrating Queer Event Curators.” The initiative, created with author and podcast host Sesali Bowen, aims to amplify Black LGBTQ+ stories through content, social media, and in-person events. The campaign spotlights three…