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The renowned WAYMAKER men's summit, the nation's largest empowerment conference for Black men, is set to return to  Chicago  on  September 6th  and 7th. This year's summit promises an unparalleled experience of growth, connection, and inspiration under the theme "Competing Against Yourself for Growth". Louis Carr,  Louis Carr , founder of the WayMaker Men's Summit, remarks: "The WayMaker Men's Summit challenges Black men to compete against their own potential for growth. By bringing together influential voices and motivated attendees, we're creating a platform where our community can connect, learn, and emerge as tomorrow's leaders. Our vision extends beyond this event – we're inspiring change that will impact families, communities, and future generations." Hosted at the Convene conference center in the iconic  Willis Tower , the summit offers a plethora of speaker sessions and experiences.  Key highlights of the summit include: An im...

  The ABFF Comedy Show Returns, Hosted by  Abbott Elementary’s  Janelle James LOS ANGELES, CA  – The American Black Film Festival (ABFF)  has announced its 2024 Talks Series lineup, featuring conversations and panels with industry leading directors, producers, and talent, including Nia Long, Meagan Good, and more. The 28th annual ABFF will take place in Miami Beach June 12-16 and will be available to a global audience June 17 – 24 on ABFF PLAY ( https://abffplay.com/ ). In addition, the ABFF Comedy Show will be returning this year on Friday evening, June 14 with host Janelle James from ABC’s “Abbott Elementary.” Emerging stand-up comedians Alfred Kainga, Anthony Oakes, Apple Brown Betty, Mason King, and Rashaun Reese will take the 2024 ABFF Comedy Show stage to bring an evening full of laughter. “We are thrilled to announce a robust lineup of conversations from industry leading professionals across film, television, music, and more,” said NICE CROWD President Ni...

(Atlanta, GA – March 26, 2024) – The Living Legends Foundation (LLF) presents its 11th Annual A.D. Washington Scholarship Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Crystal Lake Golf & Country Club, 100 Crystal Lake Boulevard, Hampton, Georgia, located in the Greater Atlanta area. Registration is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.; shotgun starts at 9:30 a.m. For more information on the tournament and to participate, click here. Golfers from Atlanta and across the country will compete in a day of networking while supporting the mission of the Living Legends Foundation. The proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit the Living Legends Scholarship Program for Black college students at any accredited institution pursuing careers in the entertainment industry, specializing in marketing, communications, distribution, and music-affiliated areas of entertainment. The beneficiaries are students of both Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominately W...

  Ludacris to Host and Perform at This Year’s Award Show Live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles NEW YORK- March 21, 2024-  iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment today announced that  Beyoncé  will be honored with the  iHeartRadio Innovator Award  at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Additionally,  Ludacris  will host and perform during the event airing LIVE from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, April 1 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX and will also be heard on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app. Ludacris joins the previously announced performance lineup including  Justin Timberlake, Green Day, TLC, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Tate McRae  and more, plus a special musical tribute to the  2024 iHeartRadio Icon Award Recipient Cher .  Few artists in the course of history have taken creative risks, successfully transformed their music and influenced pop culture on the level that ...

  Hosted by Tommy Davidson, ABFF Honors to Celebrate Legendary Performer Garrett Morris, Taraji P. Henson, Jeffrey Wright, and Mara Brock Akil and Announce the ABFF Fan Favorite Movie of the Year LOS ANGELES,  CA  – The  6th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors  announced  the honorees of its annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in the motion picture and television industry. Presented by  NICE CROWD , the  2024 ABFF Honors  will take place on Sunday, March 3rd at the SLS hotel in Beverly Hills, CA hosted by actor and comedian  Tommy Davidson . Guests at the intimate, non-televised dinner will include ABFF honorees and festival partners. The ABFF Honors and recipients are: Hollywood Legacy Award  – actor, comedian, writer, singer, and first Black cast member of  Saturday Night Live ,  Garrett Morris  ( The Jamie Foxx Show, 2 Broke Girls, Martin ); Presented to a trailblazing artist whose work (four decad...

Central City Productions is  taking their gospel award show, The Stellars back to the Las Vegar strip this year.   (CHICAGO, IL) May 11, 2023   -  Central City Productions  today announced the nominees in 25 categories for the  38th   Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards  taping on  Saturday, July 15 , returning to the  Las Vegas Orleans Arena . The 38th edition of the Stellar Awards will premiere on the newly-launched  Stellar TV  between  Monday, July 24  and  August 6, 2023 , as well as air in  national broadcast syndication from August 7 through September 10, 2023 . Gospel music’s most epic celebration is co-hosted this year by Gospel superstars and multiple Stellar Award winners  Tasha Cobbs-Leonard  and  Jonathan McReynolds , who returns to share co-hosting duties for the 2nd year.  Don Jackson , Founder of the Stellar Awards and Chairman of Central City Productions, In...