K Salt Sets the Tone for ‘The Wave of Fortune’ With New Single ‘Can’t Deny’
Detroit artist and entrepreneur K Salt is building momentum with the release of his new single, “Can’t Deny,” the first offering from his forthcoming project, The Wave of Fortune. Rooted in Detroit’s culture of hustle, originality, and self-reliance, K Salt has taken an independent approach to his career, overseeing everything from music and branding to…
Brides’ March Returns to New York to Honor Victims of Domestic Violence
Wedding gowns will once again fill the streets of New York on Saturday, Sept. 26, as thousands gather for the 26th Annual Brides’ March, honoring Gladys Ricart and others whose lives have been affected by domestic violence. Ricart, a Dominican woman from Washington Heights, was killed by her abusive former boyfriend Augustin Garcia on Sept….
Tyra Banks Says There’s More to the Story, Seeks Footage in Legal Fight Over Netflix Documentary
Everybody wants to be on top until they try to tear you down. Tyra Banks wants people to know the full story behind one of the most famous televised competitions. Banks, co-developer and former host of “America’s Next Top Model,” is seeking unreleased interview footage from former show insiders J. Alexander, Jay Manuel, and Nigel…
VIZION Presents Launches Multi-City Comedy Series With Brian Hooks, Omar Gooding, And More
VIZION Presents is loading up the fall and winter calendar with a multi-city comedy series featuring Brian Hooks, Omar Gooding, Kleon, Joey B, Mike Shawn, and Jakeel McClary. The “Bringing Those Feel Good Laughs” series will run from September through December, with stops in New Jersey, Louisiana, and New York. The schedule opens today, Friday,…
Carhartt and PLC Detroit Prepare the Next Generation of Hardworking Creatives with Apparel Lab
Student apparel concepts and prototypes were on display as guests toured the new Carhartt Apparel Lab at Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (PLC Detroit). For the students who will use it, the room offers another place to make their ideas tangible and learn from people working in the industry. PLC Detroit and Carhartt…
Nolan Wells Grand Jury’s “No True Bill” Leaves No True Answers
Even if you have avoided social media, you have probably heard something about Nolan Wells’ death. Wells was an 18-year-old Black college football player who disappeared from Horn Island, Mississippi, on July 4 after spending the holiday with friends. When he did not return to the mainland with them, a search began. His body was…
Trailer Arrives for Roku’s ‘Gamechangers: Mother/Athlete,’ a New Doc on WNBA Stars
The first trailer is out for “Gamechangers: Mother/Athlete,” a documentary that shows how top women’s basketball players balance their careers with motherhood. The film will arrive on Roku on October 2nd. Directed by Christine Turner, the film centers on former and current WNBA players Sheryl Swoopes, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Bria Hartley, Natalie Achonwa, and Allison Feaster….
Fundraiser Launched for 5-Year-Old Zah’Layah Walton After Fatal Texas Shooting
A fundraiser has been launched to help the family of 5-year-old Zah’Layah Walton with funeral and memorial expenses after she was killed in a shooting in northwest Harris County, Texas. Zah’Layah’s mother, Monica Hicks, created the GoFundMe following her daughter’s death. The campaign has a $16,000 goal and had raised more than $7,000 as of…
