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Pastor Mayo Sowell of LIIV Atlanta Church stepped away from the pulpit to spend a week living on the streets. His goal: to better understand the struggles of the unhoused and push for deeper community connection beyond charity. “This was a deeply personal call to experience the life of those we often overlook,” Sowell said….
New York Music Month, the city’s official celebration of its music industry, launched its 2025 festivities Tuesday with the annual NYMM Conference, a daylong event hosted at the NYU Skirball Center. Presented by the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and the NYU Steinhardt Music Business Program, the conference brings together more than 40 professionals…
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) launched its 16th annual Student Leadership Conference this week, welcoming more than 125 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for a multi-day event aimed at preparing them for high-impact summer internships with major corporations. Held in Orlando, the conference brings together rising talent selected for internships at…
The music industry gathered Thursday night at Planet Hollywood in Times Square to mark the official release of Raw Honey, the latest EP from rising R&B artist Honey Bxby. Presented by Rebirth Entertainment, ART@WAR, and Warner Records, the event served as both a celebration and a showcase of Honey Bxby’s musical growth. The evening began…
Rapper Rod Wave, whose legal name is Rodarius Marcell Green, was arrested May 20 in Fulton County, Georgia, facing 14 charges stemming from an April 21 incident at his Milton residence. The charges include aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit a felony, firearm possession during a felony, tampering with evidence, obstruction of law enforcement, and criminal…
Community service, leadership, and a decade of impact will take center stage at the 10th Annual Gentlemen’s Gala All White Affair, set for Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Fort Harrison Grand Auditorium. Hosted by community advocate and Pasco County School Board candidate Christopher King, the gala has become a signature event recognizing individuals who…
Tamala Lewis doesn’t just have a seat at the table, she is designing and building new ones, making sure the whole community is invited to sit. As the Senior Director of Community Affairs at AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park, home of the 6X MLS Champions Los Angeles Galaxy, Tamala orchestrates more than events, she cultivates…
Patti LaBelle marked her birthday with a lively celebration at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center this weekend, highlighted by a dance to 50 Cent’s “In Da Club” as the crowd cheered. A Grammy-winning singer and actress known for her powerful voice and stage presence, she rose to fame in the 1960s as the lead singer of Patti…