You Be The Solution New Jersey Regional Challenge Set For Feb. 21 In Rahway
The You Be The Solution™ New Jersey Regional Challenge 2025 will take place Feb. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rahway Recreation Center. The event, formerly known as the You Be The Chemist Competition, is organized by the Urban League of Union County and BASF. This year’s regional competition is presented in…
Country Music Star Elsie Covers Urban Magazine’s February Issue
In a groundbreaking celebration of Black excellence, Urban Magazine proudly announces that country music star Elsie graces the cover of the February 2026 issue, making history as the first artist of her genre to achieve this remarkable feat. “I find Elsie to be a very authentic, soulful artist who pours her heart and soul into…
OWN Greenlights Two Iyanla Vanzant Specials After Strong Debut Of ‘The Inside Fix’
The Oprah Winfrey Network has ordered two new television specials featuring spiritual life coach and Emmy winner Iyanla Vanzant following the launch of “IYANLA: THE INSIDE FIX.” The network said the series has drawn strong viewer response nationwide, positioning it as a Saturday night destination for Black women and audiences seeking personal growth programming. OWN…
Alex Isley Announces Major Label Debut, Releases ‘Sweetest Lullabye’
Singer-songwriter Alex Isley will release her major label debut album, When The City Sleeps, on March 20 through Free Lunch Records and Warner Records. The album is described as an ode to her hometown of Los Angeles. Ahead of the release, the Grammy-nominated artist shared a new single, “Sweetest Lullabye,” timed for Valentine’s Day. The…
Former President Obama Responds to Trump’s Racist Post Depicting Obamas as Apes
Former President Barack Obama condemned a racist video shared on President Donald Trump’s social media account that depicted Mr. Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, calling the incident troubling and lamenting the state of political discourse in the United States. In his first public comments since the Feb. 5 post on Truth…
Africa All-Star Soirée Spotlights Continent’s Expanding NBA Influence
More than 300 VIP guests gathered at Lucia LA for Africa Courtside Holding’s annual Africa All-Star Soirée, a private event focused on Africa’s rising role in global basketball. The exclusive event united NBA figures, investors, entertainers, and cultural leaders to highlight Africa’s impact on the league. Organizers noted it gathered “investors, key stakeholders in live…
Seattle’s Jaymin Releases Debut EP ‘Sweet Nothings’ Via Warner Records
Seattle artist Jaymin has released his debut EP, Sweet Nothings, marking a formal arrival for one of contemporary R&B’s emerging voices. The 10-track project is available now via Warner Records. Built from self-recorded sessions at home, Sweet Nothings centers on intimacy and direct expression. Jaymin blends layered production with candid songwriting, shaping a project that…
NY AG Letitia James Says Court Order Forces Release Of Gateway Funding
New York Attorney General Letitia James said a court order requiring the federal government to release more than $200 million for the Gateway Program’s Hudson Tunnel project is now in effect, clearing the way for long-delayed funding to move forward. James issued a statement after her office secured the order, which directs the federal government…
