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Today The Root, a G/O Media brand and one of the largest sites covering Black news, politics, culture and opinion, announced a creative partnership with HBO – a branded writing contest for emerging Black writers – inspired by HBO’s new series, Lovecraft Country. The contest, titled For The Love Of The Craft, offers an opportunity…
On Monday, the two R&B divas, Monica and Brandy took over Instagram and gave a legendary performance for this week’s VerzuzTV battle. With 1.2 million viewers on Instagram and being the highest tweeted Verzuz battle ever; these ladies were not accepting defeat. The legendary singers did not hold back with their selection of hits. Brandy…
Upon hearing the news of the death of Chadwick Boseman, star of Marvel’s Black Panther, SAG-AFTRA issued the following statement. We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Chadwick Boseman and our hearts go out to his wife and family. “The absolute pinnacle of our profession is not fame, fortune or accolades. It…
After over two decades, Public Enemy – the iconic group whose message of revolution, social justice, and racial equality is more potent and necessary today than ever – finally reunites with the historic label it helped build into a globally recognized brand: Def Jam Recordings. Public Enemy and Def Jam have reunited to officially release…
After a successful two-year Spotify exclusive contract, Joe Budden of the Joe Budden Podcast has announced to his fans that he will be taking his talents elsewhere after concerns of being “undermined and undervalued”. Unable to come to an agreement to extend their business relationship, Budden took to his show to express his disappointment with…
Legendary Hip Hop artist, actor and activist Yasiin Bey (fka: Mos Def) and Rapsody will headline the 22nd Annual Black August Hip Hop Benefit Concert. Hosted by M1 of dead prez, the virtual concert will take place this Sunday August 30, 2020 starting at 4PM est.on Blackausgusthiphop.com via YouTube. A “celebration of Hip Hop and…
Jacob Blake is the new name protestors are chanting to confront police brutality in America. The 29-year-old was shot by a white officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin this past Sunday, August 23rd. Once again, a black man has been targeted by law enforcement. Leaving Chicago with hopes of a “fresh start” and a better life,…
Known as the “Maison of Luxury Business Lifestyle”, Montblanc is reintroducing itself to world in collaboration with award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker Spike Lee, launching their new global campaign, “What Moves You, Makes You”. Inspired by the brand’s core belief that “everyone can leave a mark,” the campaign captures the inspiring journeys of award-winning screenwriter and…