Ten Years Later: Colin Kaepernick’s Fight Continues
September appears to be a month marked by pivotal moments. September 1, 2016, is one example. Ten years ago, Colin Kaepernick made a decision that would alter the course of his career. Amid national outrage over police brutality and racial injustice, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback kneeled during the national anthem. His demonstration was not…
London Brown on Marvin’s Heartbreaking Farewell, Redemption, and the Power of Authenticity
For five unforgettable seasons, Marvin transformed from the unpredictable loose cannon of the family into the emotional heartbeat of the series. Through moments of redemption, vulnerability, and unwavering loyalty, London Brown delivered a performance that challenged stereotypes and gave audiences one of television’s most compelling character arcs. As fans process Marvin’s heartbreaking farewell, Brown reflects…
JAŸ-Z Kicks Off Landmark Sold-Out London Run With Star-Studded Tottenham Stadium Show
JAŸ-Z kicked off his highly anticipated two-night London run on Friday with a landmark sold-out opening night at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, delivering an unforgettable evening packed with iconic hits, surprise guest appearances, and spectacular moments for fans in North London. Sir Idris Elba set the stage with the instantly recognizable introduction that famously opened JAŸ-Z’s…
Urban Magazine’s September Issue Spotlights erika bryant’s Fearless Journey of Growth, Love, and Creative Evolution
Urban Magazine’s September issue spotlights multi-hyphenate creative erika bryant (intentionally lowercased), who returns for her second cover as she approaches her 50th birthday and reflects on more than two decades working across music, television, producing, writing, and entrepreneurship. Bryant discusses the importance of betting on yourself, following purpose over money, building creative teams with compassion,…
Far Rockaway to Honor Rapper Chinx With Street Co-Naming, Back-to-School Block Party
The Far Rockaway community will gather Saturday to honor the life and legacy of rapper Lionel “Chinx” Pickens with a street co-naming ceremony and a back-to-school block party celebrating local families and children. The Lionel “Chinx” Pickens Street Co-Naming & Back to School Block Party will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 5 on Oceancrest…
NY AG Letitia James Announces Arrest of Former Rochester Nursing Home Aide
A former certified nursing assistant at a Rochester nursing home has been charged with assaulting an elderly resident, leaving him injured and requiring hospital treatment, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday. C’Vanna Gibson, 24, of Rochester, was arrested and arraigned in Rochester City Court on charges stemming from an alleged Dec. 11, 2025,…
Tiffany Harris Is Building Black Generational Wealth and a Stronger Future for Baltimore
As the visionary founder of Century 21 Harris, Hawkins & Co. and the esteemed president of the Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors, Tiffany Harris passionately advocates for the creation of Black generational wealth and the empowerment of communities, recognizing the profound impact that homeownership and economic stability can have on future generations. You built Century…
Black Public Media Opens Submissions for 10th PitchBLACK Competition
Black Public Media has opened submissions for the 2026 edition of its PitchBLACK competition, offering independent filmmakers the chance to compete for $150,000 in production funding. The Harlem-based nonprofit announced Wednesday that it is seeking feature-length nonfiction projects for the 10th PitchBLACK Forum & Awards, scheduled for next spring. Five projects will be selected to…
