This article was originally published by FSU News and has been graciously shared for republishing on Watch The Yard. Written By: SUZAN KURDAK, ANNA PRENTISS and JENNY RALPH Florida State University celebrated the opening of the National Pan-Hellenic Council Park (NPHC) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony after the university’s Homecoming Day parade on Nov. 22. The […]
(BPRW) ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER’S OPENING NIGHT GALA HONORS DANCE EDUCATION LUMINARY JODY GOTTFRIED ARNHOLD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 AT 7PM Two-time Tony® Award-winning Actress Phylicia Rashad to Serve as Honorary Chair One-Night-Only Program Features Debut of 25th Anniversary Production of Ronald K. Brown’s Grace with Live Performance by Tony® and GRAMMY® Award-winning Artist Leslie […]
(BPRW) UNCF Honors Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley with The Keeper of the Flame Award Highest honor for partnerships supporting UNCF’s mission and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) (Black PR Wire) UNCF is proud to announce that Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley has been presented with the organization’s highest honor for partnerships, The Keeper of the Flame […]
The first batch of news has come out about this year’s SCAD Savannah Film Festival, including the first list of honorees, as well as the opening film. Taking place from Oct. 26 to Nov. 2, the opening film will be Apple Original Films’ Blitz, the World War II-set film from Steve McQueen. The filmmaker will […]
(BPRW) St. Jude Spirit of the Dream Honors Three Changemakers for Community Impact Carolyn Chism Hardy, Peter Woods and A C Wharton, Jr. celebrated for service to families of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Black PR Wire) MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The 9th St. Jude Spirit of the Dream gala presented by W&T Contracting Corporation took place this […]
(BPRW) St. Jude Spirit of the Dream Honors Three Changemakers for Community Impact Carolyn Chism Hardy, Peter Woods and A C Wharton, Jr. celebrated for service to families of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Black PR Wire) MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The 9th St. Jude Spirit of the Dream gala presented by W&T Contracting Corporation took place this […]
The Paley Center for Media has announced that this year’s recipient of their coveted Paley Honors Award is Tyler Perry, who will receive the honor at a gala in the fall. “Throughout my career, I have strived to bring people together and to give a voice to those often underrepresented in media,” Perry said in […]
We’re only ONE WEEK AWAY from the ultimate celebration of the #BestInBlack! ✨ Join us for the 6th Annual #UrbanOneHonors, filled with performances, speeches, and special moments you don’t wanna miss. It’s going down Sunday, Feb. 25th at 8p/7c. ???? https://bit.ly/3NNWIyC source Related Posts NCAA Double-A Zone Videos: Minority Coaches Aren't Hired Floyd Keith, executive […]
Taraji P. Henson, Garrett Morris, Jeffrey Wright and Mara Brock Akil will be honored at this year’s American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors event for their contributions to film. The festival, presented by Nice Crowd, has announced their sixth annual American Black Film Festival Honors event, which recognizes “excellence in the motion picture and television […]
(BPRW) 2024 Urban One Honors Celebrates the BEST IN BLACK! Join us for this star-studded event, as we celebrate and showcase the Best In Black! The 6th annual Urban One Honors premieres Sunday, February 25th at 8/7c on TV One and simulcast on CLEO TV. (Black PR Wire) When you hear “Best in Black,” think of […]