The Ida B. Wells Society Connects News Orgs To Journalists Of Color
The Nieman Lab reports that Nikole Hannah-Jones has heard all the excuses for why newsrooms can’t hire more reporters of color.Continue reading
New York Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ) FEB 21, 2017 General Body Meeting
Join the General Body Meeting of the New York Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ) general meeting on February 21, 2017 @ 6pm-8pm EST.Continue reading
NYC Launches Series Of Initiatives Targeting Underrepresentation Of Women In The Film And TV Industry
Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) Commissioner Julie Menin today announced the launch of a groundbreaking series of initiatives targeting the underrepresentation of women in film and television. Continue reading
George Curry, Black Press Champion, Dies at 69
George E. Curry, a veteran journalist who championed the black press and was reviving online his beloved Emerge magazine, died Saturday at 69, according to a message from his sister’s Facebook account.Continue reading
NYC Media Wins 5 NY Emmys At The 59TH Annual Awards
NYC Media, the official broadcast network and media production entity of the City of New York, is pleased to announce it has won 5 New York Emmy® Awards, which recognize outstanding achievement in television. Continue reading
Black Star News Annual Awards To Honor Rangel, Dinkins, And Others
The Black Stars News 2015 Annual Awards Dinner will honor Mayor David Dinkins, Rep. Charles Rangel, Rep. Yvette Clarke, R. Donahue Peebles, Barbara Arnwine, Inez Barron, Sabrina Lamb, Dr. Rudy Crew, Stephen Byrd, Alia Jones, and the Central Park Five survivors of gross injustice on December 18 from 6:00pm – 10:00pm at MIST Harlem, 46 West 116th Street.
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HW Pick: Rickey Smiley Is For Real, Real
Our TV One friends reached out sending us the most recent exclusive previews for the debut season of TV One's 2016 "Rickey Smiley For Real." Continue reading
Essence Magazine Sponsor Awards Ceremony In Harlem
On Tuesday, October 27th, 2015 Essence Magazine held a awards ceremony for their sponsors at MIST Harlem in Harlem, New York.Continue reading
Souleo: Preview A New Streaming Black Content Service
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Much has been stated about television’s lack of diversity and perceived gains in tackling that issue with black actors at the forefront of successful shows...Continue reading
HW Pick: GlobalGrind Launches New Series
In December, Interactive One (iOne) acquired GlobalGrind, founded by Russell Simmons, as the first step towards expanding its reach among young Americans across all races and backgrounds. Continue reading
MNN’s Summer Youth Program Graduation
After the success of last year’s Summer Youth Employment Program at the MNN El Barrio Firehouse Community Media Center, newly appointed Firehouse Director Zenaida Mendez saw an opportunity to build on a strong foundation. Continue reading
HW Pick: Tuwisha Rogers To Head New One Solution Brand Team
One Solution, the cross-platform sales and integrated marketing division of Radio One, Inc., announced that Tuwisha Rogers has been appointed to Vice President of Brand Leadership.Continue reading
Harlem Fave And Legend Imhotep Gary Byrd’s WLIB New-Talk Show Cancelled
Imhotep Gary Byrd’s longtime WLIB talk show “GBE Mind Flight,” a weekly Sunday mix of news, talk and music heard from 9:00pm to 12:00 midnight and featuring leading Black journalists from U.S., Caribbean and African press, has been cancelled as a result of national budget cuts by parent company Emmis Communications. Continue reading
