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Gail Bean, the acclaimed actress and filmmaker renowned for her transformative performances, is the cover star of Urban Magazine’s January issue. In an exclusive interview, Bean shares insights into her highly anticipated forthcoming film, Both Eyes Open, a project she describes as deeply personal and artistically groundbreaking. The cover story delves into Bean’s career trajectory,…
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced the exclusive premiere of Color, an award-winning documentary exploring the cultural significance and perception of color, now streaming on Black Experience on Xfinity and the Xumo Play free app. Directed by multi-award-winning filmmaker John Campbell and featuring artist Alteronce Gumby, the 90-minute film takes viewers on a global journey, showcasing how…
As the presidential inauguration coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, BLK, a popular dating and social app for the Black community, is launching #BLKFreedomWeekend. The initiative offers Black residents in Washington, D.C., a chance to escape the heightened tensions expected during the weekend by providing flight credits to destinations of their choice. BLK will…
Social media personality and motivational speaker Justin Laboy has relaunched his talk show, “#Respectfully,” with rapper Jim Jones as the first guest. The premiere episode, available on YouTube, gives viewers an in-depth look at Jones’ life, career, and values. In the episode, Jones reflects on his Harlem upbringing, shaped by his mother, grandmother, and the…
SZA has officially ended her professional relationship with Terrence “Punch” Henderson, president of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), concluding a decade-long partnership that shaped her rise in the music industry. The announcement came unexpectedly via Instagram, where the artist revealed that Henderson had stepped away from his role as her manager. “Nothing to celebrate. The end…
Your Queens, Inc., in collaboration with Juneteenth NYC and the Southern Queens Park Association, will host the 8th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 28, 2024. The event will take place at the Roy Wilkins Recreation Center in Jamaica, Queens. Doors open at 3 p.m., with the program starting at 4 p.m. Kwanzaa, celebrated from…
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced her office is investigating the death of Robert Brooks, who died on Dec. 10 following an encounter with correctional officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in Oneida County. The Office of Special Investigation (OSI), a division of the attorney general’s office, is reviewing the use of force by officers…
The latest issue of Urban Magazine places the spotlight on Jamila Bell and Mecca “Meccavelli” Evans, the powerhouse duo behind the groundbreaking Unhinged and Immoral podcast. Known for their unfiltered conversations and thought-provoking commentary, Bell and Evans have built a platform that resonates with listeners who crave authenticity and bold perspectives. In their exclusive feature,…