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ATLANTA, GA – (January 3) — From January 13 to January 15, 2023, Atlanta will be the focal point of a celebration as more than 30,000 attendees participate in The HBCU Culture Homecoming Fest & Battle of The Bands MLK Weekend Edition, hosted by the HBCU Culture Legacy Foundation. The Foundation, founded by Frank and […]
(Black PR Wire) The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African History and Culture has selected the honorary chairs of its $350 million Living History Campaign to build the museum’s endowment and support its ongoing programs and digital initiatives. The honorary chairs include President and Mrs. George W. Bush, President and Mrs. Barack Obama, museum council chair Ken […]
(Las Vegas, NV) — Grammy and Stellar Award-winning recording artist Brent Jones is joining Las Vegas’ top-ranked urban radio station starting January 8th as the host of the newly minted “The Brent Jones Show”. Reaching over 2.7 million listeners in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, Power 88.1 FM has been serving the community for […]
DALLAS, Dec. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Nationally revered, trusted and successful prisoner reentry program—Texas Offender Reentry Initiative (T.O.R.I.)—celebrated the graduation of 98 program participants on Friday, Dec. 16. The luncheon, hosted by T.D. Jakes, featured Grammy ® award-winning artist Fantasia Barrino Taylor and Kendall Taylor onstage for an in-depth conversation. Kendall Taylor, who was once a returning citizen and now a notable CEO, […]
LOS ANGELES ( January 1, 2023) – Today, the NAACP and BET announced that the “54th NAACP Image Awards” will broadcast LIVE on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 8:00 PM (live ET/PT on delay) on BET from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, CA. The show will be in front of an audience for the first time in three […]
Governor Larry Hogan is scheduled to deliver his farewell address to Marylanders tonight at 5 p.m. Next week, he will hand over the duties to the Govenor-Elect Wes Moore. RELATED: Democratic Candidate Wes Moore Makes History In Maryland After Being Elected As State’s First Black Governor https://twitter.com/LarryHogan/status/1612570993876258826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1612570993876258826%7Ctwgr%5E8df3653ee5015c3257c12d00173195d2e451fe20%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbsnews.com%2Fbaltimore%2Fnews%2Fgov-hogan-to-deliver-farewell-address-as-he-prepares-to-hand-role-to-governor-elect-wes-moore%2F Hogan is only one of two Republicans […] The post Gov. Larry Hogan To Deliver Farewell Address To Maryland appeared first on 92 Q.
CALLING ALL FOODIES! Here’s something new to add to your list. Raising Cane’s is coming to Maryland and the state’s first location is opening in Towson this Thursday. The restaurant will be located at 4 Towsontown Blvd, near the campus of Towson University. RELATED: Maryland’s First Drive-Thru Shake Shack Opens In Baltimore The official ribbon-cutting ceremony […] The post Maryland’s First Raising Cane’s To Open In Towson This Thursday appeared first on 92 Q.
We’re highlighting Baltimore’s black businesses each and every Tuesday. Here are some places to check out this week. Cherry’s Beauty Supply Store Business Description: “Cherry’s Beauty- Your local, friendly, sassy black-owned beauty supply store located in the heart of Highlandtown.” Business Website: Facebook: Cherry’s Beauty Supply Store Instagram: @cherrysbeautysupplystore Darker than Blue Grill Business […]
One of the biggest HBCU celebrations of the year is poised to happen this summer, but with a cultural twist. The post HBCU Community To Take Over Barbados This Summer At FABA Fest appeared first on NewsOne.
Baltimore Police are investigating after a body was found in a storage container on the porch of a vacant home in West Baltimore. The cause of death has recently been ruled a homicide. According to reports, on Jan. 5 just before 2 p.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of Holmes Ave for a report […] The post Police: Body Found In Storage Container In West Baltimore Has Been Ruled A Homicide appeared first on 92 Q.