Television Academy Foundation Announces New Board Members
The Television Academy Foundation has named four new members to its board of directors: Scott Evans, entertainment journalist, television personality and host of Access Hollywood; Alix Jaffe, executive vice president, television, at Village Roadshow Entertainment Group; Paula Williams Madison, and more.
Andre De Shields, Michael R. Jackson, & More Among Honorees on Emil Wilbekin's NATIVE SON 101
Native Son - the leading organization championing Black gay and queer men – has unveiled its illustrious, annual year-end Native Son 101 List highlighting Black gay and queer men who made an impact in 2022. Created by Native Son Founder Emil Wilbekin, the 101 List recognizes leaders in the Black gay and queer community who have made significant contributions, achieved culture-making milestones, and those who are using their platforms to break through glass ceilings in their respective roles, professions, and areas of expertise.
Photos: Danielle Deadwyler, Jalyn Hall & More at TILL Los Angeles Premiere
Check out photos of Danielle Deadwyler, Jalyn Hall, Frankie Faison, Sean Patrick Thomas, John Douglas Thompson, and more as they celebrated the legacy of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley alongside TILL filmmakers Chinonye Chukwu (director/co-writer), Keith Beauchamp (producer/co-writer), Barbara Broccoli (producer), and more.
David Oliver II Releases ANYONE CAN MAKE IT TO THE TOP
LONGVIEW, Texas - After achieving enormous success at an early age, author David Oliver II has decided to share his secrets so others can reach the top too. 'Anyone Can Make it to the Top' (published by Xlibris) is full of real world examples of people who climbed the ladder of success and realized their dreams, and some of them started so far down they could not even see the first rung. It wants to help readers realize that if those people made it, so can they.
Sneak Peek of BET's THE MATHIS PROJECT Airs Tonight
elebrity judge and equal justice advocate, Judge Greg Mathis, stars in a new unscripted crime investigation show, 'THE MATHIS PROJECT.' Known for his inspirational rise from jailed street youth to respected star of his own award-winning court television show, Judge Mathis returns to his roots to investigate unsolved homicides in high-crime neighborhoods. In an effort to break the silence of the 'no snitches' movement, Mathis works with local volunteers and law enforcement to uncover potential new suspects and information from witnesses, anonymous tipsters, and 'word on the street' sources.
BET Networks Unveils New 2012 Programming Line-Up
During its annual Upfront presentation to the advertising community, BET Networks, the leading provider of content to black consumers globally, will reveal its new programming content including scripted programs and original movies for both BET and CENTRIC as well as new web series for BET.com.
BLACK ANGELS OVER TUSKEGEE Cast Performs At Triumph Awards
The cast of the acclaimed Off-Broadway hit, Black Angels Over Tuskegee, will perform at the 2nd annual Triumph Awards on October 19th (8 p.m) at Jazz at Lincoln Center, honoring those who have made a positive impact beyond their performances on stage, in the arts, in sports, and in the community.
BLACK ANGELS OVER TUSKEGEE Cast Performs At Triumph Awards
The cast of the acclaimed Off-Broadway hit, Black Angels Over Tuskegee, will perform at the 2nd annual Triumph Awards on October 19th (8 p.m) at Jazz at Lincoln Center, honoring those who have made a positive impact beyond their performances on stage, in the arts, in sports, and in the community.