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A new festival is on its way to Baltimore to “celebrate the melting pot of vibrant cultures that make Charm City so special.” Mayor Brandon Scott, along with Baltimore City Recreation and Parks, has announced Charm City Live, a one-day festival with food, culture and music.  The festival will take place […]

Baltimore ‘Charm City Live’ Music and Culture Festival Announced, Kelly ...

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On Thursday, the NAACP announced the next round of winners during the fourth night of the 53rd NAACP Image Awards non-televised award categories, which included musical acts like Jazmine Sullivan, Anthony Hamilton, Silk Sonic and more. Darnella Frazier was honored with the Humanitarian Award which was presented by NAACP Vice-Chair Karen Boykin-Towns, […]

Jazmine Sullivan, Silk Sonic, Jay-Z and More Win on the ...

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The nominees for the 53rd NAACP Image Awards have been announced. The winners will be revealed during the two-hour LIVE TV special, which will be hosted by seven-time NAACP Image Awards Winner Anthony Anderson, airing Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET. The full list of nominees for […]

H.E.R., ‘Insecure’ and Netflix Lead Nominations for 53rd NAACP Image ...

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After being presented ‘The Lady of Soul Award’ by Normani, Ashanti graced the Soul Train Awards stage and performed a medley of her hits, including “Baby,” “Happy,” “The Way That I Love You,” “What’s Luv?” with Fat Joe, “Always on Time” with Ja Rule and more. 2022 will mark 20 years […]

Watch Ashanti’s Soul Train ‘Lady of Soul’ Medley Performance

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The NAACP Image Awards will return for its 53rd year in February, live, and will also recognize winners in non-televised Image Awards categories. Submissions for the ceremony are open now. As the nation’s preeminent multicultural awards show from an African American perspective, the NAACP Image Awards celebrates the outstanding achievements and performances […]

The 53rd NAACP Image Awards is Set to Air on ...

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The Urban One Honors is an annual award/celebration show filled with Black excellence, music, and achievement. This year’s theme is honoring ‘Women Leading the Change’ and will highlight the extraordinary contributions of women in business, media, health, politics, and community outreach, who are leading impactful change within the Black community. Grammy-Award-winning […]

The 2021 Urban One Honors will Premiere in May, Jazmine ...

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The 52nd NAACP Image Awards concluded Saturday night, celebrating Black Excellence for an entire week. After a week of virtual ceremonies, the live event took place and did not disappoint. Winners throughout the week include Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis, Beyoncé, Method Man, Mary J. Blige, Stephen Curry, and more. Check out […]

Chadwick Boseman, Issa Rae, Eddie Murphy & More Win at ...

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The NAACP announced that NBA superstar, business entrepreneur, and philanthropist, LeBron James, will receive the prestigious President’s Award during the 52nd NAACP Image Awards. Additionally, Anthony Anderson, who holds the record for the most wins in the NAACP Image Award category of Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series with six wins, will […]

LeBron James Receives NAACP President’s Award, Anthony Anderson Returns As ...

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TV One‘s return of UNSUNG kicks off a night of back-to-back premieres of auto-biographical content joining the previously announced premiere of UNCENSORED, Sunday, March 21, starting at 9 p.m. ET/8C. The six-time NAACP Image Award-winning series UNSUNG, narrated by actor Gary Anthony Williams, returns with nine new tantalizing episodes. UNSUNG, one of the network’s longest-running series’, highlights the careers and explores the […]

TV One’s ‘UNSUNG’ Returns with Morris Day, Hezekiah Walker, Sylenna ...

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The full-list of nominees for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards were announced today in a special virtual event on NAACP Image Awards’ Instagram channel hosted by Tony-award winning actress and singer Anika Noni-Rose, actress and singer Chloe Bailey, actress Erika Alexander, actor, dancer, and choreographer Nicco Annan, and actor and singer TC Carson. With the rise in […]

See the Full List of Nominees for the 52nd NAACP ...

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The National Museum of African American Music has been in the works for almost two decades. Located in Nashville, Tennesse, NMAAM will be a staple for the culture, and in its community, with a goal “to educate the world, preserve the legacy, and celebrate the central role African Americans play in […]

The National Museum of African American Music Is Open

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