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Urban Magazine’s August issue spotlights actor London Brown, who reflects on his five-season journey portraying Uncle Marvin on “Power Book III: Raising Kanan.” Brown discusses Marvin’s emotional growth, his relationship with his daughter, the impact of his character’s final moments, and the importance of authenticity, faith, and community in his life and career. The issue…
When a celebrity or prominent businessperson is described as having “gone bankrupt,” the phrase can create the impression that the individual personally filed for bankruptcy protection. But bankruptcy law makes an important distinction between personal bankruptcy and corporate bankruptcy—a distinction illustrated by the very different financial histories of entrepreneur Dame Dash and businessman and former…
Canadian rapper Naya Ali has released a new visual aid for “Private Landing,” the latest single from the Montreal-based artist. The song arrived this week, with Ali announcing its release on social media and describing the track through the idea of breath and the pressures of everyday life. In an Aug. 5 post, Ali wrote…
Damon “Dame” Dash’s bankruptcy case is raising questions about the value of his personal brand after a court-appointed trustee moved to sell rights connected to his life story, likeness, and career. Dash filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in September 2025, reporting more than $25 million in liabilities and less than $5,000 in assets. The trustee…
Actor Hailey F. Kilgore has opened up about the emotional toll and personal growth that came with portraying Jukebox, also known as Laverne Thomas, in Power Book III: Raising Kanan. In a series of social media posts shared Thursday, Kilgore described the role as the most demanding of her career, saying the experience challenged her…
Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show host Sherri Shepherd joined forces with Chicago’s Gallery Guichard to launch the inaugural Sherri Shepherd Fine Art Exhibition, a two-day event celebrating Black art, culture, and artists that drew collectors, enthusiasts, and first-time buyers from across the country. Held Aug. 1–2 in New York City, the exhibition resulted in the…
Byron V. Garrett is leading a new phase of growth at Genesys Works, a nonprofit that prepares high school students from underserved communities for college and professional careers through paid internships and workforce training. As chief executive officer, Garrett is expanding corporate partnerships and national investment to help the organization reach more students while addressing…
Higher Purpose Hub will break ground Thursday on a new regional economic opportunity center in downtown Clarksdale, marking the start of a project aimed at expanding entrepreneurship, workforce development, wellness, and cultural opportunities across the Mississippi Delta. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at 238 Issaquena Ave. The event also…