Members of the Black community gathered in support of political commentator Joy Reid, whose award-winning MSNBC show, “The ReidOut,” was recently cancelled, and was the first Black woman to anchor a primetime cable news show.
Category: TV and Film
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Kamala Harris receives prestigious Chairman’s prize at NAACP Image Awards
Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a message of resilience and unity during her acceptance of the NAACP Chairman’s Award, urging people to hold onto their faith during the tenure of President Donald Trump.
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Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning ‘Killing Me Softly’ singer with an intimate style, dies at 88
Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist, died at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of music and activism.
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The Wayans family to be inducted into the NAACP Awards’ Hall of Fame
The Wayans family will be honored at the 56th NAACP Image Awards for their contributions to entertainment and employment in Hollywood.
Posted inBaltimore News
Rev. Dr. Tim Tooten, renowned journalist, professor and pastor laid to rest
Baltimore community mourns the death of Dr. Timothy Lamar Tooten Sr., a 35-year veteran of education news, who passed away at the age of 66.
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Kris Bowers talks Oscars nom for ‘Wild Robot,’ John Williams’ impact and Kobe Bryant’s advice
Composer Kris Bowers’ score for “The Wild Robot” has earned him a nomination for Best Original Score at the 2024 Academy Awards, solidifying his place as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after composers.
Posted inMusic
Kendrick Lamar and SZA are expanding their tour to Europe
Kendrick Lamar and SZA have expanded their upcoming tour to include stops in Europe, with their first show in Frankfurt, Germany, set to kick off on July 4.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland Public Television celebrates Black History Month 2025 with special programming
Maryland Public Television and MPT2 are celebrating Black History Month by featuring a lineup of programs exploring African-American history, including The Great Migration, great Black mathematicians, and personal stories of success, including Josie Johnson.
Posted inNational Sports
Super Bowl 2025: Time, channel, halftime show, how to watch Chiefs vs. Eagles livestream
The Kansas City Chiefs are favored by 1 1/2 points over the Philadelphia Eagles, and Kendrick Lamar will be the headliner for the halftime show.
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Kendrick Lamar’s big Super Bowl moment
Kendrick Lamar’s upcoming performance at the Super Bowl 59 halftime show is expected to be a powerful and culturally significant moment, as he continues his unflinching critiques of racial injustice and systemic inequality.
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Uncovering the untold stories of watermen and women on the Chesapeake
The documentary “Water’s Edge: Black Watermen of the Chesapeake” highlights the contributions of African Americans to the seafood and maritime industries in Maryland, with the help of Vincent Leggett’s work in preserving Black history.
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Beyoncé wins album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for ‘Cowboy Carter’
Beyoncé won the album of the year award for “Cowboy Carter” at the 2025 Grammys, becoming the first Black woman to win the top prize in the 21st century. Kendrick Lamar won song and record of the year for his diss track “Not Like Us,” and the Weeknd mended his relationship with the Grammys with a surprise performance of his new single, “Cry For Me.”